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"Anyone with a smartphone or computer uses cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This accessibly written book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Readers will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increasing information available to them through the cloud. They will also learn about recent...
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"We stream media like TV shows, movies, podcasts, and videos through our smartphones, computers, TVs, and tablets. We do it to entertain ourselves, to stay in touch with family and friends, and to get up-to-date news. Streaming is so much a part of daily life that we might only think about the technology that makes it happen when it doesn't work. In this book, readers will learn what's actually happening when they stream something -- the science of...
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"More and more we see amazing, humanlike robots in the news. For those who have wanted to build and program a robot, an important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this exciting book explains what robots are fundamentally as well as what they can do. Readers will discover the many different types of robots and how they are being used in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots,...
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"The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining acceptance. This . . . volume explains the science behind this life-changing innovation in accessible language. Sidebars and graphic organizers add more background information about its development and help to reinforce key STEM concepts. The . . . text will also highlight...
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"Smartphones are a part of daily life, whether you own one yet or have to borrow one to get in touch with your friends and family. These . . . devices allow users to make calls, take photographs and videos, check email, play games, and much more, thanks to apps, but how do smartphones work? Readers will find out about these tiny computers that revolutionized communication in the short time they've been developing"--Provided by publisher.
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"From our homes and schools to stores and restaurants, Wi-Fi has changed how we send and receive information and how we stay connected to the internet and each other. The story of Wi-Fi begins as far back as the discovery of radio waves. Readers will learn how it developed from there and gain an appreciation for the invisible world behind the wireless computer technology we rely on"--Provided by publisher.
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