Engineers at MIT have developed a modular computer chip with components that can communicate using flashes of light. This could allow for electronics that can easily be upgraded with new sensors or ...

Reference designs for a new kind of modular computer could be the gateway toward laptops and mini-PCs that are easily repairable and reduce electronic waste (e-waste), Intel engineers hope. The ...

Microsoft has patented a “modular computing device” that would enable people to put together the exact PC components they want, allowing for replacement of certain parts rather than forcing people to ...

Cyberdeck, a term coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer is essentially an artisan-crafted computer, a device that is built with a unique blend of creativity, technical prowess, and a ...

Modular computers and mobile devices haven’t really taken off in a big way, but it’s not for lack of trying. Google may have scrapped its Project Ara modular smartphone project years ago, but niche ...

Microsoft is actually starting to pick up a bit of steam with its Surface hardware. Back in October, the company unveiled the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book, and the company is reportedly ...

[Marius Taciuc’s] latest endeavor, the B4 Thinker, offers a captivating glimpse into microcontroller architecture through a modular approach. This proof-of-concept project is meticulously documented, ...