There’s an old saying: When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Sometimes referred to as “the law of the instrument,” that hammer-and-nail idea is a common pitfall in ...

This mini-series of articles describes how to build a computer’s CPU (central processing unit) out of relays. “Y” in English sounds like “guay” in Spanish (my mother tongue), a colloquial expression ...

It feels like every week there’s some new development in quantum computing, right? But this past week was something else entirely. We saw some seriously big leaps, not just small steps. Think of it ...

Intel’s head of quantum computing talks about the challenges of developing algorithms, software programs and other necessities for a technology that doesn’t yet exist If you're enjoying this article, ...

The number of transistors on a computer chip doubles about every 18 months. This observation, known as Moore’s law, is a nightmare for semiconductor engineers, who are tasked with building chips that ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The beating heart of IBM’s quantum computer is a chip no bigger ...

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Ed Lazowska, professor of computer science at the UW, looks out at the school’s new $110 million computer science building. (GeekWire photos / Taylor Soper) More than 20 months after construction ...

When it comes to PC building, we’ve all made mistakes. I know I have. Even for those who know how to build a PC and have all their parts ready to go, there are a few potential traps that could trip ...

‘A billboard for innovation’: Architects unveil $53 million renovation plans for Allentown’s Bridgeview Academy The $53 ...