The Internet of Things is a Network of “Smart” Objects
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connecting electronic objects which can collect and exchange data.
Technology and Applied Sciences
Technology is a broad category that deals with the usage and knowledge of tools. Applied Sciences are the study and application of those tools.
Light Can Affect Mood
Exposure to light in moderation, especially natural sunlight, can have an uplifting effect on mood, while excessive darkness can have the opposite effect.
Pong Was the First Arcade Video Game
Computer Space became the first mass produced arcade video game in 1971. It was released the year before it’s creators formed Atari and created Pong
Venture Capital Helped Create Silicon Valley and Startup Culture
Venture capital, which was just emerging in the late 50’s, helped create companies like Intel, which in turn created Silicon Valley and startup culture.
The Power Glove Was the First Gesture-Based Game Controller
Nintendo’s Power Glove, released in October 1989, was the first mass marketed gesture-based gaming controller.
Quantum Computers Aren’t Limited to Binary
Quantum computers, unlike classic computers, aren’t limited to binary bits (which are always 0 or 1), they use qubits (which can be 0 and 1 at the same time).
Cryptography is Writing and Solving Codes
Cryptography is the practice and study of writing and solving codes, or rather, the art of encrypting and decrypting data.
Bitcoin is an Actual Coin
Bitcoin isn’t a literal coin; it’s a list of transactions recorded on a shared digital public ledger called a “block chain”.
The U.S. is Connected By One Power Grid
The U.S. is connected by one power grid consisting of three interconnected grids: the Eastern Grid, the Western Grid, and the Texas (ERCOT) Grid.
Computers Can Generate True Random Numbers
Computers can’t generate truly random numbers in the purest sense with software alone. However, computers can generate truly random numbers with the help of natural random events.