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computer

[kuhm-pyoo-ter] / kəmˈpju tər /


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The company was originally known for chips that process graphics, particularly for computer games.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

"Right now, our computer model only considers breakup of rocks on the surface. We can't predict breakup of the entire asteroid body accurately yet," Moore said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

But if the hypothesis is false, it could render decades of research in theoretical computer science irrelevant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Lowenthal said earlier this year he was inspired to seek more safeguards for social media users, citing the anxiety and depression among children who grew up with access to cellphones, tablets and computer screens.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Another Damasio experiment involves a computer "gambling" game.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Pakeman was intrigued by what computers like Davidson's Amiga could do when it came to art.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Detectives from the LAPD’s Robbery Homicide Division and federal agents descended on 2nd Call’s offices at La Brea Avenue and Obama Boulevard on Wednesday, where they seized several computers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

The classic example: Multiplying two large prime numbers is simple enough, while factoring the very lengthy result back into those two prime numbers is essentially impossible with conventional computers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

When the onboard computers recognize a potential problem with active equipment, they can switch to backup hardware, place the spacecraft into a stable configuration, and suspend normal activities.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

The walls are lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, but there’s only room inside for a single table with computers and the circulation desk.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller


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