In 1947, engineers stared at the room‑sized Harvard Mark II computer in frustration as it kept malfunctioning. They finally ...

A computer does one thing at a time, even if it feels like it’s doing multiple things at once. In reality, it’s just ...

The Computer History Museum is more than a walk through the past; it is a reflection of how rapidly technology continues to ...

The Altair 8800 lit the fuse, but Apple's 1977 device made home computing irresistible to the masses. Here's a look back as Apple turns 50.

This Women’s History Month, we look at how women’s innovations have advanced the field of computer programming.

With artificial intelligence (AI) as an essential tool, San Diego State University researchers have discovered surprising similarities among ancient writing systems from Africa and the Caucasus region ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

5 Antivirus Programs That Actually Hold Up in 2026 Best Antivirus Software That Won’t Slow Down Your Computer Discover the best antivirus programs for computers that keep you protected without slowing ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...

The Illini competed in the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Illinois sent a program-record 13 women along with five men to the competition. Junior Sophia Beckmon ...

Silicon Valley history buffs know Ronald Wayne’s story well. He worked with Steve Jobs at Atari and when the agreement was signed to create Apple Computer on April 1, 1976 — 50 years ago next month — ...