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King of Samsung: a chairman's reign of cunning and corruption
If Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee takes a moment this weekend to reflect on the past 25 years, he Continue reading…
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The history of Pong, the arcade classic that changed the game
Buzzfeed has taken a look at why the lucrative video games industry wouldn’t be possible without Continue reading…
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Charles Babbage's difference engine captured in gigapixel images
A re-construction of Charles Babbage's difference engine, an early mechanical computer, has been c Continue reading…
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How the BBC built a leading online news source from scratch
The BBC has been a pillar of British entertainment for many years, but it's now also known across Continue reading…
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'Natural Histories' collection highlights scientific art
Scientists often use art to explain the mysteries of life to regular humans, but before photography, Continue reading…
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Watch this: creating the sounds of 'Lincoln' from a silent era
As the sound designer on the set of Lincoln, Ben Burtt was charged with the daunting task of lending Continue reading…
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Revisiting Windows 1.0: how Microsoft’s first desktop gracefully failed
Two years ago today, when Windows 1.0 celebrated its 25th birthday, we didn’t yet know what the Continue reading…
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Researchers resurrect 'The Witch,' world's oldest working computer
Researchers at the National Museum of Computing (TNMOC) in the UK have restored a massive, 1950s-era Continue reading…
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Ken Burns' 'Dust Bowl' shows how irresponsible innovation almost destroyed the country
During the 1930s, the Great Plains of the United States underwent a quick transformation to create a Continue reading…
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The complete history of Apple's computer platforms
Macworld has compiled a roster of Apple’s various platforms used over the years, starting with the Continue reading…
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World Health Organization says it will investigate patent on deadly Saudi Arabian virus
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New trailers: 'The World's End,' 'Man of Steel,' 'The Wolverine,' and 'Metallica Through The Never'
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Xbox One could allow remote play over Skype, Siri-like voice conversations with Kinect
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Potential Gmail for Android redesign with new navigation bar revealed in Google I/O slide
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Four elements, four buttons: 'Element4l' is a fun, atmospheric shape-shifter
