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Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official
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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.
How SCSI Works
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SCSI (pronounced 'scuzzy') is an ultra-fast, high-power communications bus that connects up to 15 devices to your computer. Find out how this bus operates.
How Alan Turing and His Test Became AI Legend
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First published in 1950, the Turing Test was designed to determine whether a computer would ever be able to successfully imitate a human being. So what's the state of it now?
How Firewalls Work
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Firewalls have helped protect computers in large companies for years. Now, they're a critical component of home networks, as well. See how firewalls work.
5 Factors That Affect Cloud-based Data Upload and Retrieval
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Data upload and retrieval through cloud computing can free you to use any device. Find out what might affect your cloud speed.
How Moore's Law Works
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Moore's Law says computer processors double in complexity every two years. What does that mean? Learn more about Gordon Moore and Moore's Law.
How Virtual Reality Works
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Virtual reality uses a computer to create a simulated three-dimensional world. Find out how virtual reality works and learn about the future of virtual reality.
Inside 'Speed Racer'
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'Speed Racer' is a live-action version of the cartoons from the 60s. Find out how the movie was made using only green screens and computer digitization.
Cryptocurrency Has a Huge Negative Impact on Climate Change
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Critics warn that cryptocurrency networks, whose computers use enormous amounts of electricity to verify transactions, could be a factor in warming the planet. The industry is working to change that.
How GPS Watches Work
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A GPS watch links to a net of synchronized computers orbiting Earth to provide you with highly accurate data. Learn what you can do with a GPS watch.