Hardware Articles

Sorted By: Most Recent
Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 19, 2026

A Guide to How America Controls Nvidia Chip Exports to China

Inside the evolving export-control system that determines whether Nvidia’s advanced AI chips reach Chinese data centers.

Image: Shutterstock
Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 19, 2026

What Is a Robotaxi?

Robotaxis are paving the way for a safer and smarter future in urban mobility. In this article, we break down how these driverless cabs work, highlight top examples and explore the barriers they must overcome before they can hit the streets full force.

Image: Michael Vi / Shutterstock
Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on March 19, 2026

AI Companies Want Data Centers in Space. Here’s Why.

With global backlash against data centers mounting, some tech companies are exploring a radical idea: launching them into space. But this may not be feasible or effective at solving data centers’ existing issues.

Image: Shutterstock
Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 18, 2026

AI Fighter Jets Are Here — And War May Never Be the Same

Designed to operate with little to no input from human pilots, AI fighter jets promise to make combat faster and safer. But their development also raises concerns over the morality of delegating life-and-death decisions to artificial intelligence.

Image: Shutterstock
Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on March 18, 2026

Meta Glasses: What They Are and How They Work

Meta’s glasses combine elements of augmented reality and AI to support hands-free interactions with other smart devices. These specs could spearhead the next wave of AI-first devices — as well as a host of privacy risks.

Image: JLStock / Shutterstock
Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on March 11, 2026

Inside Nvidia’s Rise From Chipmaker to AI Kingmaker

Nvidia initially made its name developing chips for video games, but its influence has grown far more powerful since the AI industry adopted its chips. Here’s how it has changed the tech sector, and how it’s driving the next wave of AI innovation.

Image: Michael Vi / Shutterstock
Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on March 11, 2026

25 Largest Semiconductor Companies to Know

These semiconductor companies continue to advance hardware for new devices and AI systems.

Image: Shutterstock
Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on March 10, 2026

54 Top Engineering Companies to Know

These companies continue to outperform the competition while facing disruptive tech trends head on.

Image: Shutterstock
Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 26, 2026

The Robotaxi Revolution Is Here and Waymo Is Leading the Charge

Valued at more than $120 billion, Waymo is aggressively staking its claim in key cities and major international markets in phase two of its commercial rollout, securing rider loyalty before competitors can catch up. 

Image: bluestork / Shutterstock
Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on February 26, 2026

AI-First Devices Are Coming. Could Any of Them Replace the iPhone?

From Meta’s new AR glasses to OpenAI’s mystery device, Silicon Valley is racing to build the next AI-first heir to the smartphone. The winner could not only dominate the hardware market, but reshape our entire relationship with artificial intelligence.

Image: Built In / Canva