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This Number System Beats Binary, But Most Computers Can't Use It
Why do computers only work with the numbers 0 and 1? There are machines that process three digits with more efficiency than ...
For Algorithms, Memory Is a Far More Powerful Resource Than Time
One computer scientist’s “stunning” proof is the first progress in 50 years on one of the most famous questions in computer ...
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What Actually Happens When Programmers Use AI Is Hilarious, According to a New Study
As AI takes the programming world by storm, experienced devs are still the gold standard — and they're better off without AI ...
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Quantum code breaking? You'd get further with an 8-bit computer, an abacus, and a dog
Computer scientist Peter Gutmann tells The Reg why it's 'bollocks' The US National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has been pushing for the development of post-quantum cryptographic ...