Today (31 March) marks 70 years since the world’s first commercial computer was unveiled.
The Universal Automatic Computer I (UNIVAC I) was the absolute state of the art when it was unleashed on the world in 1951, even if some of its capabilities seem one step away from pen and paper compared to modern computers.
However, the massive UNIVAC’s introduction on 31 March 1951 ushered in the future of commercial computing.
Universal Automatic Computer I (UNIVAC I)
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Even though the UNIVAC’s power was relatively modest, it didn’t stop people from worrying about the dangers of machines that could one day take over their jobs.
Clip Studio Paint x NVIDIA Studio to hold an international illustration contest with the theme: My Time to Shine!
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Celsys, Inc. announced the opening of the 27th International Illustration Contest, sponsored by the pioneer of GPU-accelerated computing, NVIDIA Studio, from Tuesday, March 16, today. TOKYO (PRWEB) March 17, 2021 Celsys is seeking illustrations from across the world under the theme: My Time to Shine! Contestants can submit their works just by posting their entry to Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with both the #cspcontest27 and #StudioShare hashtags.
The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 23:59 GMT, and the Grand Prize winner will be awarded US$1,500 and an NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU graphics card.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way a lot of people in Japan work, including a skyrocketing trend in remote work. However, since not everyone has the space or utilities to work from home efficiently, public teleworking spaces have been soaring in demand as well. Big names like Starbucks and well-known capsule hotels alike have…
Finding a home doesn’t have to be a pain. Foreigner-friendly OUCHI.com can help Feb. 10 05:08 am JST Feb. 10 | 06:58 am JST TOKYO
Searching for a rental in Japan can be stressful for anyone, but things are often harder for foreigners. To begin with, for many, there s a language barrier. Most real estate offices here only have materials written in Japanese and the agents themselves may be unable to help you in English (or another language). There s also the fact that many properties are unwilling to rent to foreigners, so it may take several attempts to find a solution, which can be a painful process.
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CNPIEC: Chinese New Year Wiki Website Launches in the Year of Ox
February 9, 2021 GMT
BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Chinese lunar new year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important and festive holiday of the year for Chinese people around the globe. February 12th, 2021 marks the beginning of the ox year in the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese culture, the ox is often described as being honest, hardworking, diligent, dependable, determined, and methodical. Tradition says the year of the ox will bring prosperity, success in business and career advancement.