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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.
How the First-Down Line Works
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The virtual first-down line that you see in many televised football games is something of a computer-generated miracle. Find out how this line gets 'painted on the field.
What Is ROM? How Read-Only-Memory Works in Computers
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Read-only memory is not only essential to your computer, but is also used in everything from video games to microwaves. Learn about the different types of ROM and how they're used.