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This CPU was inserted into a cell where it regulated the activity of different genes in response to specially designed sequences of RNA, a form of genetic material, letting the researchers prompt the cell to implement logic gates akin to those in silicon computers. Believe it or not, the bacteria contain more circuits and more processing power That is perhaps not so surprising when you consider that all life computes: from individual cells responding to chemical signals to complex organisms navigating their environment, information processing is central to living systems. The goal is the inverse of artificial intelligence: rather than making computers more brain-like, they will attempt to make brain cells more computer-like. In the past 20 years, armed with new and more powerful tools to engineer cells and molecules, researchers have finally begun to demonstrate the potential of using biological material to build computers that actually work. [Extracted from the article]

That's why I believe that deep inside Apple Park, there's an underlying belief that the Camera app should be as simple as possible - and that Apple should keep building hardware to make that happen. Apple is aiming for simplicity with its Camera app. IMAGINING THE PERFECT CAMERA APP This feature got me thinking about Apple's ultimate goals in designing the Camera app. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on a heat-assisted detection and ranging (HADAR) system developed by researcher Zubin Jacob and colleagues at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It combines thermal and infrared imaging to recover geometric textures in weak-scattered signals. HADAR employs thermal physics, machine learning, and spectral resolution in thermal images, enabling it to disentangle temperature, material information, and physics-driven texture for object detection.

A prototype computer has been developed that can perform calculations using random physical fluctuations, or noise, found in the environment. This thermodynamic computer, called the stochastic processing unit (SPU), takes advantage of the inherent noise in physical systems to run calculations more efficiently than conventional computers. The SPU was successfully used to run programs that find the inverse of a mathematical matrix and create generative AI algorithms. Experts believe that thermodynamic computing has the potential to create more capable and energy-efficient AI systems. [Extracted from the article]

The USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports are indistinguishable from Thunderbolt 3 in function and are backward and cross-compatible with USB standards. Macworld EDITORS' CHOICE Apple had a habit of being stingy with ports on its Macs for many years. CalDigit pushes out three other wattages via specific ports: > Two of the three USB-C ports that handle just USB 3.2 Gen 2 (one on the front, one on the back) provide up to 7.5W (at up to 1.5A). [Extracted from the article]

Theoretically, ordinary computers can solve any computational problem by performing single logical operations in a processor, storing the result in memory, then moving on to the next operation until the calculation is complete. "Computing has become a little bit cleverer in terms of looking at new architectures and not being driven just by making transistors smaller and smaller", he says, adding that if research continues apace, then all computers could one day have dedicated memcomputing chips to handle certain tasks. News THE first practical example of a new kind of computer can complete calculations in minutes that would take a normal version longer than the age of the universe. [Extracted from the article]

DEEP INSIDE INTEL'S NUC: WE VISITED INTEL'S LAB TO LEARN THE SECRETS OF TINY COMPUTING The NUC group is proud of its reputation for reliability and more than once reminded me of NUC's three-year standard warranty, a sign of confidence in an industry that often provides just one year of coverage. The scope and selection of NUC flies under the radar of even PC enthusiasts, who know NUC best for its eye-catching but relatively modest line of pint-size powerhouses. FEATURES There's a neat symmetry to the 10th anniversary of Intel's NUC, which was first revealed to the world in 2012. [Extracted from the article]

MAC USER In 1998, Steve Jobs introduced the first iMac (fave.co/3sfjG63), and it revolutionized the personal computer - not to mention giving new life to a struggling Apple. Eventually, a few years after the iMac G4 was discontinued, Apple decided that either consumer-level Macs would not have user-upgradable RAM or it would be very difficult to make the upgrade yourself. [Extracted from the article]

Apple silicon iMacs were coming, but just before Apple shut the door on the old iMac, it got a final revision out the door. MAC USER The recent introduction of the Mac Studio (fave.co/35DlUVL) got me thinking about how strange the final few years of the Intel-based 27-inch iMac were. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft has released a new tool called Workspaces PowerToy that allows users to launch and organize multiple application windows on their desktop. The tool supports multiple monitors and can be downloaded for free as part of Microsoft's PowerToys package for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Users can create custom workspaces by opening and positioning windows as desired, and then save and launch them with a few clicks. The tool also allows for advanced customization through app-specific command-line arguments. However, it is recommended to start with a clean desktop for optimal performance. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers suggestions for some unmanned technology products including the Sapphire lenses for military vision system applications from Meller Optics, Loadmaster rackmount cases from ECS Cases, and HRS-T5E 2.5-inch SATA solid-state-drive from SMART Modular Technologies Inc.

The article evaluates the low-cost Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, by engineers at the University of California San Diego that could be read by a smartphone and used for inventory management and tracking, with potential applications for consumers, healthcare, and asset tracking.

The article reviews the fifth-generation Broadwell CPU (central processing unit) and the Haswell CPU for laptop computers from technology company Intel.

A review is offered of quality Control Nondestructive Testing Leader (Level III) Aluminum Investment Castings includes aircraft parts.

The article evaluates several industrial engineering tools and technologies including the Teguar TRT-A5380 Rugged Tablet Series Android computers, the waterjet machine systems from Water Jet Sweden and Panther PLd remote control system.

The article reviews the advertisements for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE).

The article previews the advertisement for a professor of Intelligent and Autonomous Embedded Systems at Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) in Canada.

Looks at new laptop computers that are designed to withstand rough conditions. Description of some features of the new toughbooks, such as shock-mounted hard drives and moisture and dust resistance; How Itronix is developing its shock-resistant Hummer laptop and Panasonic is making its military laptop available to the consumer; Comments from Jan O'Hara of Panasonic Computer Solutions and Avi Greengart of Current Analysis.

Evaluates the Mac Mini computer. Key features; Pros and cons; Cost.

Evaluates the 6620 smart phone from Nokia. Key features; Pros and cons; Cost.

The article previews several products, including the MT8000A radio communication test station from Anritsu, the M-Max VI-PR7 ruggedized computer from MicroMax, and the MPXLX2160A ruggedized Edge system on module (SoM) for commercial vehicles and mobile systems from MicroSys Electronics.

The article offers brief information on the ThinkPad P1 and ThinkPad P72 laptop computers from Lenovo.

The article presents computer products in the "Autofact '91" exposition including Cadra III design/drafting software, the NC Mill module and the NC Lathe module by CATIA manufacturing software, the SLA-190 and the SLA-500 of StereoLithography Apparatus line, Cimatron 90, NC program generation, ViewGraphics, and Solution 300 System.

The article evaluates several products from Microsoft including the Windows Hello, the biometric login technology in Windows 10, the Azure Active Directory (AD) for cloud-based and hybrid-cloud implementations, and the Creators Update for Windows 10.