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computer

[kuhm-pyoo-ter] / kəmˈpju tər /


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It allowed attackers to take over an entire computer simply by luring users to a malicious webpage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

It originally designed computer chips for gaming, but its decision to shift focus to AI development turned it into the powerhouse it is today.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The new computer model allows researchers to reconstruct an asteroid using detailed 3D images captured during spacecraft flybys.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 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

“Not quite,” said Alex, turning on the computer.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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

Conventional computers store information in bits that have one of two values, 0 or 1.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Hackers took control of internet-based computers that supermarket chains and refrigeration firms use to oversee their systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

No robots or humans were in there, only desks and computers.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown


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