Technology
Articles in this category
Science and technology in Israel
Summary
Israel has a highly developed science and technology sector, accounting for 4.3% of its GDP in 2015 - the highest ratio in the world. Israel ranks fifth globally in innovation and thirteenth in scientific output per million citizens. The country has a high ratio of scientists and technicians and invests ...
Open source
Open source is source code that is made freely available for possible modification and redistribution. Products include permission to use and view the source code, design documents, or content of the product.
History The principle of open source software development is peer production. Code is r...
Adverum Biotechnologies
Summary
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (formerly Avalanche Biotechnologies) is a gene therapy company specializing in ocular and rare diseases. Founded in 2006, it went public in 2014 and changed its name in 2016. Adverum targets wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and other serious diseases.
List of Fortune 500 computer software and information companies
Summary of Fortune 500 Software and Information Technology Companies 2024
In 2024, several leading software and information technology companies ranked among the Fortune 500, showcasing their significant impact on the U.S. economy.
Top Performers
Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon emerge...
E-commerce
E-commerce: A Comprehensive Summary
Definition and Background
E-commerce, or electronic commerce, refers to commercial activities conducted through electronic platforms or the internet, involving the buying and selling of products and services. It relies on technologies such as mobile com...
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck: An Electric Pickup with a Bold Design
The Tesla Cybertruck is an electric pickup truck built by Tesla since 2023. It stands out with its unique design, inspired by low-polygon modeling and made of durable stainless steel panels.
Technical Details:
Two models are c...
Ray-tracing hardware
Ray-tracing hardware is designed to accelerate ray-tracing calculations, a technique used in computer graphics to create realistic 3D images. It differs from the more common rasterization approach by finding all intersections between rays and 3D primitives (triangles or polygons) in a scene.
Ray tracing can prod...
Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Co-Founder and Cryptocurrency Pioneer
Vitalik Buterin, a Russian-Canadian programmer, is best known as the co-founder of Ethereum, a decentralized computing platform. His journey into the world of cryptocurrency began in 2011 with his involvement in Bitcoin Magazine.
In 2013, Buterin proposed a...
Capture the flag (cybersecurity)
Capture the Flag (CTF) in Cybersecurity
Capture the Flag (CTF) is a cybersecurity competition where participants search for hidden "flags" within vulnerable programs or websites. CTFs are educational or competitive exercises that test and enhance cybersecurity skills. Participants must utilize their knowledge in areas such as ...
Mixed reality
Mixed Reality (MR)
Definition
Mixed reality (MR) seamlessly merges the real and virtual worlds, allowing physical and digital objects to coexist and interact in real time. A type of MR known as visuo-haptic mixed reality incorporates haptic feedback.
Applications
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): A Guide to Protect Organizations Against Cyber Threats
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a set of voluntary guidelines developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to help organizations assess, improve, and manage cybersecurity risks. Created ...