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Google history. Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

 
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Their fortune has exceeded $16 million, their company is the most respectable employer in the world, and the brand they created is one of the hundred most expensive brands. Yes, in ten years Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the creators of Google, turned from ordinary American students into Internet search gurus, and the company itself broke all records for the speed of business development
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Transistor: 60 years of great achievements of a small element

The invention of the transistor 60 years ago was a major factor in driving many innovations and technological developments. It was the transistor - a tiny device, an element of a microcircuit that acts like a miniature switch and thereby allows the implementation of information processing algorithms - that ensured the phenomenal triumph of computers. What is the secret of success?
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Test of budget video cards with DirectX10 support

The release of the new DirectX 10 naturally led to the birth of more advanced images rich in graphic effects... Are modern entry-level video cards able to show themselves adequately against the backdrop of the increasing gluttony of today's technologies?
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Masyanya’s dad Oleg Kuvaev: “I’m still a lousy animator :)”

“Papa” Masyanya, an artist and sculptor, and in the past also a musician Oleg Kuvaev, almost from the cradle, became interested in computers, drew “tic-tac-toe” on them, and now, as we see, cartoons. He has both work and hobbies - all rolled into one. This is probably the main key to Oleg’s success. He spoke about his life in general and Masyan in particular in an interview for hi-Tech PRO
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Test of mid-range digital cameras

 
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In the field of view of our regular testing, the most functional and advanced cameras of the non-mirror type appeared. We will try to figure out what they are capable of, how clearly their automation works and whether they save in difficult conditions.
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Oppo A6 Pro smartphone review: ambitious Oppo A6 Pro (CPH2799)

Creating new mid-range smartphones is no easy task. Manufacturers have to balance performance, camera capabilities, displays, and the overall cost impact of each component. How the new Oppo A6 Pro balances these factors is discussed in our review.


Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G smartphone review: well-heeled Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G (CPH2863)

Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G looks like a balanced smartphone, in which the manufacturer tried not to make a single characteristic the defining one. It has many advantages. Let’s tell you what


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First Foldable iPhone Ultra: MagSafe Support Details Surface

Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, at a September 9 event. Insiders confirm the integration of MagSafe technology and share details regarding the device’s design and display.

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Danger in the Driver’s Seat: Waymo and Zoox Robotaxis Surface with Brake-Related Injuries

Dozens of robotaxi test drivers have been injured due to flaws in autonomous driving systems. The primary culprit is erratic emergency braking, which has led to significant neck and back injuries.