Nearly 50 years ago, physicists floated a bold idea: our universe might be stuck in a false vacuum. This state feels stable, ...

Fourth of July sales are already happening on summer fashion, home and kitchen staples, seasonal beauty, must-have tech, and ...

In these days of multi-gig OSes, we cast our eyes back to something both much bigger and much smaller. The Reg FOSS desk only recently came across interesting news about a very cool project: Jürgen ...

The film discusses the crucial role of vacuum tubes in radio broadcasting, detailing the various jobs involved in the industry, from production and scriptwriting to technical maintenance and ...

The video explains the operation of the vacuum tube, specifically the triode, which is essential in modern communication devices like radios and telephones. It describes how a tungsten filament ...

Enormous dimensions, complicated military calculations, and thousands of vacuum tubes—this was the early supercomputer. Engineer Thomas Kite Sharpless gives a demonstration of the EDVAC at the ...

Recognizing the nonlinear behavior of the 12AX7 vacuum tube, used in audio and old op-amp applications, Dr. Dyer compares various models for fit to real-world device data.

CSIRAC, Australia’s first computer, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month and one of the original staff on the system, Professor Peter Thorne took time to share some of its achievements with ...

Explore some of the key discoveries made during the cathode ray tube's history that shaped the current CRT monitor technology we use today, from its beginnings to the latest displays. What is a ...