Interesting Engineering

US scientists build spring-powered computer that runs without electricity

In a world obsessed with smaller chips and faster charging, a team of scientists just went in the opposite direction. They built a computer out of springs. Researchers from St. Olaf College and ...
Gizmodo

Can You Run a Computer Without RAM? Surprisingly, Yes—But You’ll Be Miserable

The ongoing RAM shortage is but one of many reasons to direct creative curses at the rise of generative AI—and while sending RAM prices into the stratosphere pales into comparison with some of the ...
itechhacks

How to Convert a Picture to PDF on iPhone Without Any App

You can convert a picture to PDF directly on your iPhone using built-in tools like the Notes app, which allows you to scan documents and save them as PDFs without needing any third-party apps. The ...
Lifehacker

How to Use Almost Any Computer Without Leaving a Trace

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
STAT

A provocative proposal asks the FDA to let some AI devices on the market without review

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...
BGR

Without This Iconic Computer, We May Not Have Laptops Today

The words you're about to read were typed on the comfortable keyboard of a MacBook Pro that can still get the job done despite the years of use it has seen. You might also use a laptop when you ...
AOL

Without This Iconic Computer, We May Not Have Laptops Today

The Osborne 1 Portable Computer on a desk. - Photology1971/Shutterstock The words you're about to read were typed on the comfortable keyboard of a MacBook Pro that ...
Digital Trends

This mini PC deal is a clean way to upgrade your desk without buying a full tower

This mini PC runs an Intel Core 14450HX processor with 10 cores / 16 threads (up to 4.8GHz), plus 16GB RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD. That combo is built for smooth multitasking, fast app launches, and ...
IEEE

A Wide Input Voltage Range Converter With Input Voltage Autobalance in Medium Voltage Application

Abstract: This article proposes a wide input voltage range converter with input voltage autobalance capability in medium voltage dc (MVdc) applications. The input voltage of each series-connected ...
eWeek

10 AI Jobs You Can Land Without a Computer Science Degree

In this episode of eSpeaks, Jennifer Margles, Director of Product Management at BMC Software, discusses the transition from traditional job scheduling to the era of the autonomous enterprise. eSpeaks’ ...
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What the Universe Is Constantly Doing to Your Computer (Without You Knowing)

Silicon chips are marvels of engineering, but they were never designed for the reality the universe throws at them. High-energy particles, electrical noise, and quantum effects all conspire to make ...