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Adam Thomas Adam Thomas
Updated on February 11, 2025

What Is Binary? (Definition, vs. Decimal, Importance)

Binary is a numerical system that uses the digits 0 and 1 to represent data in a computer. It is a fundamental concept in computer science, programming and data storage. Here are the binary basics.

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Jacob Biba Jacob Biba
Updated on February 04, 2025

43 Hardware Companies You Should Know

These hardware companies are building the next big thing.

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Abel Rodriguez Abel Rodriguez
Updated on January 29, 2025

6 Companies Hiring FPGA Engineers

FPGA Engineers create software that alter the digital circuitry of semiconductors.

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Roman Davydov Roman Davydov
Updated on January 27, 2025

What Is Digital Manufacturing?

Digital manufacturing is an emerging system in which companies integrate intelligent automation and AI tools to centralize and streamline the manufacturing process. Our expert explains how it works.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 27, 2025

What Is Industry 4.0?

This generation’s industrial revolution is all about intelligent connectivity — and it's happening now.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on January 21, 2025

Computer Simulations: Definition, Examples, Uses

Computer simulations are computer programs that create mathematical models to accurately reflect and predict the behavior of systems in real life. Here’s how they work, examples, industry use cases and how the technology will continue to develop.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on January 21, 2025

What Is a Smart Home?

From automated lights to motion-activated door locks, smart home devices make your home, well, smarter.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 15, 2025

What Is a Solid-State Battery?

It packs more than double the energy capacity of the conventional standard in a fraction of the size.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 13, 2025

6G: What It Is, How It Works, When It Will Launch

6G is the sixth generation of cellular technology that promises to provide faster speeds, more efficient communication and wider network coverage than 5G. Here’s when it could arrive, how it could work and its pros and cons.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on January 06, 2025

What Is a Bionic Arm? How Does It Work?

Bionic arms are electrified prostheses powered by muscle activity. Originally developed as aesthetic accessories, the mechanical appendages of today prioritize functionality to improve a user’s overall wellbeing.

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