Hardware
DARPA wants batteries that are ten times more powerful
DARPA's ExPEDitions program will develop advanced rechargeable batteries with up to 10 times higher energy density starting in 2027. The success of the project would reduce logistical risks, extend ... More
Is 16GB of RAM still enough?
If someone had asked me a few years ago how much RAM a new computer should have, the answer would have been pretty simple. Today, however, the answer is more complex. More
China's first wind-powered underwater data center goes live
China has launched the world's first underwater wind-powered data center, which operates without fresh water and uses 90 % less land area. The facility, which houses 192 server racks, is planned to... More
Invisible surveillance in your living room
German scientists have found that ordinary Wi-Fi routers can use radio wave reflections and artificial intelligence to identify people with almost 100 percent accuracy, ... More
It's official now. Nvidia is entering the laptop and desktop market
This was expected, but now it's official. Nvidia finally confirmed at Computex that they will try to penetrate the laptop and desktop market with their new RTX Spark chip. ... More
LeRobot humanoid robot for home craftsmen
Hugging Face has introduced LeRobot Humanoid, an open-source 3D printed robot leg kit that costs around 2,300 euros and allows researchers and hobbyists to perform advanced testing... More
Scientists develop smart paint that cools buildings
Scientists in Australia have developed a smart paint with a porous nanostructure that reflects 97% of sunlight and keeps surfaces up to 25°C cooler than conventional roofs. The coating works ... More
New “all-iron” battery promises exceptional durability for a fraction of the price
Chinese scientists have developed an iron-based flow battery that can withstand 6,000 cycles, or 16 years of operation, without losing capacity. The technology offers an extremely cheap and durable ... More
China introduces digital ID cards for all humanoid robots due to security risks
China is introducing unique digital ID numbers for humanoid robots to monitor safety from production to recycling. The measure, led by HEIS, already includes several ... More
The cheapest home network upgrade?
The open source project ESP32_AdBlocker allows you to turn an ESP32 microcontroller into an effective network ad blocker for less than €15. The device acts as a local DNS server that ... More
Computer hardware is a fundamental part of any computer system. It includes key components such as the processor, memory, hard drive, graphics card and motherboard that allow data to be processed, stored and displayed. The processor is the heart of the computer, and the memory stores the currently running programs. The hard disk is responsible for long-term data storage, while the graphics card enables the display of graphic content. The base plate connects all these components. Additionally, the power supply provides power, the case protects the internal components, the optical drive allows reading optical discs, and expansion slots allow adding cards to expand functionality. Computer hardware is constantly evolving to meet growing demands and technological innovations.
