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"Rare Discovery: World's First Desktop Computers Unearthed in House Clearance"

Two of the world's first desktop computers, the Q1, have been discovered during a house clearance in London. These relics, dating back over 50 years, were found by staff from a waste firm and will be displayed in an exhibition at Kingston University's computer science department. The Q1, released in 1972, was the first fully-integrated desktop computer powered by a single-chip microprocessor and preceded the earliest fully-integrated computers from IBM and Apple. Despite its high cost, the Q1 laid the foundation for today's modern computers and will be showcased alongside 60 other computers and gaming machines until February 17.

via Daily Mail|

#computer-history #desktop-computers #exhibition

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"The Decline of CASA Theory in Desktop Computing"

A recent replication study has found that the Computers Are Social Actors (CASA) theory, which suggests that humans respond to computers as if they have awareness, may no longer apply to desktop computers. The original CASA theory was based on the assumption that our brains have not evolved to differentiate between social cues from humans and computers. However, the study found no significant difference in participants' evaluations of a desktop computer when interacting with it directly or via an identical computer in another room. This challenges the notion that older technology, like desktop computers, is still viewed as social actors. The findings have implications for the development and integration of social technology in various fields.

via Nature.com|

#casa-theory #desktop-computers #human-machine-communication

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Intel Discontinues NUC Mini PCs, Exiting PC Business

Intel is reportedly discontinuing its Next Unit of Computing (NUC) series of mini PCs, as the company shifts its strategy to focus on enabling ecosystem partners to continue NUC innovation and growth. While Intel may still collaborate with partners to bring NUC-like products to market, it appears that Intel designing its own desktop computers is coming to an end. The decision comes as Intel faces financial struggles and seeks to prioritize its chip manufacturing facilities for third-party chip designers. However, Intel plans to continue supporting existing NUC products in the market.

via Ars Technica|

#desktop-computers #ecosystem-partners #intel