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Future Computer Chips Will Make More Mistakes (And That's a Good Thing)

Scientists have discovered that if you "prune" a computer chip's design--chopping off little-used functions and allowing it to make errors--it can result in far more power efficient and smaller designs. This breakthrough could be crucial for mobile electronics.READ MORE

NIST Scientists Make Quantum Computer Breakthroughs

Quantum computing will create machines unbelievably faster and cleverer than anything ever made, using weird and wonderful physics. The latest advances mean we're that much closer moving beyond semiconductors. READ MORE

Electronic Fingerprint Chip Tech Could Defeat Counterfeiters

A German firm is due to reveal a new tech that could help defeat counterfeiters who steal business from big name tech firms like Apple--the clever chips are fingerprinted in a way that makes them physically uncopyable.READ MORE

iPhone 5 to Use Apple A8 Chip and Qualcomm Silicon? (Hint: Yes--and No)

There's a rumor that Apple's planning on the tech for its next-gen iPhone. Here, an examination of what will really happen.READ MORE