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The surprising way microchips are madeAlmost every tech gadget we use in our daily lives has some sort of microchip inside it. TVs, thermostats and even toasters rely on microchips to work efficiently. Microchips are made using sand, but how do we go from a pile of grains to a tiny little computer? The answer? With a ton of work. Tap or click to see the incredible process of creating microchips. → |
How do touchscreens work?It seems like just yesterday we relied on buttons to control our devices. Sure, we still use them to control the TV or adjust the radio, but in some cases, buttons seem downright archaic. That's thanks to the beautiful technology called touchscreens. While they may already seem like magic, the way these devices work is more complex than you may think. Tap or click for a look into the science behind touchscreens. → |
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