Computers
From the intricacies of computer science to the best new laptops and tablets available to buy, the world of computers is forever changing, with processors getting faster and faster, storage growing bigger and devices becoming more technologically advanced by the day.
What's the worst thing you can do for the planet online?
Before blaming chatbots for everything, here’s what really dominates your online carbon footprint
Apple turns 50: 8 products that changed the world
Here's a look at some of the company’s iconic products, the flops that shaped it, and what may be coming next
'I don’t think it’s that weird': Hannah Fry on getting uncomfortably close with AI
We speak to Prof Hannah Fry about the human impacts of artificial intelligence, from AI therapists to lovers, agents and tutors
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We might finally know what will burst the AI bubble
Many experts and analysts are warning that the AI industry is overvalued and heading for a crash. But why?
1,000 AIs were left to build their own village, and the weirdest civilisation emerged
Inside the strange experiment that turned AI agents into workers, leaders and believers
If AI is meant to be so intelligent, why can’t it identify a set of traffic lights?
The "I'm not a robot" box might not be so robot-proof after all.
Ageless brain: How this new supercomputer could help keep your mind young
The DeepSouth project aims to mimic the human brain.
Your inbox is a mess. These 5 research-backed steps will finally tame it
Keeping up with emails can be a nightmare. But there are some easy ways to do some digital housekeeping and keep the noise to a minimum.
The best AI tools to streamline your life in 2024
Artificial intelligence is having its moment, backed by an array of smart tools to improve your life and workload. Here are our picks for the best AI tools right now.
Once deleted, can text messages be retrieved?
Clearing or deleting your messages on your devices doesn't mean the data is permanently gone, it's just been filed away differently.
Why do computers and consoles need to restart to install updates?
Software comprises lots of files and programs all interacting.
How do apps and computers ‘get bugs’?
From coding to coffee spills, the real question is: how do computers not get bugs?
Google is killing off the password forever. Here’s what could replace it
Google’s new passkey software is a biometric replacement for old-fashioned password. Can we finally forget about having to remember what all our passwords are?
How incognito is incognito mode on your internet browser?
We have some bad news...
How does the internet actually work?
Around 65 per cent of the global population has access to the internet, but how does it work to find and retrieve data?
The website cookies actually worth accepting, according to a scientist
The constant pop-ups can be frustrating, to say the least...
Best laptops for coding in 2024
Crack some code with these impressive laptops.
Are you living in a simulation? The strange reason you’ll never have the answer
Elon Musk has speculated that we might be living in a simulation. If we are, then what is real and outside of this simulation?
The best PC accessories to level up your setup in 2024
Upgrade your PC with some of the best gadgets on the market.
How far does my computer mouse move?
It gets quite the workout.
The best gaming mice for 2024
Complete your at-home set-up with a programmable and highly responsive gaming mouse. We’ve listed our absolute favourites here.
How often should I reboot my computer?
The phrase 'have you tried turning it off and on again?' might actually be sound advice.
How do you read binary numbers?
Learn the basics of binary with our handy guide.
7 of the best coding toys for kids in 2024
Give your kids a headstart on valuable programming skills with these toys.
