Computers & Technology

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.

The difference between growing your business and going out of business is your ability to think strategically. The problem is, most leaders are stuck in the operational weeds, struggling to find the time to make better strategic decisions. This challenge is only heightened by the rise of AI.

When Elon Musk was a kid in South Africa, he was regularly beaten by bullies. One day a group pushed him down some concrete steps and kicked him until his face was a swollen ball of flesh.

From a brilliant longtime AI insider with intimate access to the world of Sam Altman's OpenAI from the beginning, an eye-opening account of arguably the most fateful tech arms race in history, reshaping the planet in real time, from the cockpit of the company that is driving the frenzy.

From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI....

Nvidia is the darling of the age of artificial intelligence: the company’s chips are powering the generative-AI revolution, and demand is insatiable. For all the current interest and attention, however, Nvidia is not of our time.

Nvidia is as valuable as Apple and Microsoft. It has shaped the world as we know it. But its story is little known. This is the definitive story of the greatest technology company of our times.

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products.

New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC and podcast host Chris Hayes offers a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society

"You look like a thing and I love you" is one of the best pickup lines ever...according to an artificial intelligence trained by scientist Janelle Shane, creator of the popular blog AI Weirdness....

From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living....

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology.

From an acclaimed Wall Street Journal reporter comes the first biography of the enigmatic leader of the AI revolution, charting his ascent within the tech world as well as his ambitions for this powerful new technology.

AI will be the defining development of the 21st century. Within two decades, aspects of daily human life will be unrecognizable. AI will generate unprecedented wealth, revolutionize medicine and education through human-machine symbiosis, and create brand-new forms of communication....

Broken Money explores the history of money through the lens of technology. Politics can affect things temporarily and locally, but technology is what drives things forward globally and permanently....

From one of tech’s boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy and advisor, a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley, showing how the West has slid into a culture of complacency, even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats.

Mark Richards and Neal Ford—hands-on practitioners who have taught software architecture classes professionally for years—focus on architecture principles that apply across all technology stacks. You’ll explore software architecture in a modern light....

From the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight in Chernobyl comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the Challenger disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that flows like a thriller.

Author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate the diverse data landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data....

Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna take a look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world.

Upgrade your sales process by plugging into the new power of artificial intelligence. Anthony Iannarino and Jeb Blount, the world's most prolific sales book authors and trainers, have come together to transform how you navigate the sales process by helping you plug into artificial intelligence.

In "Sponsor Magnet," sponsorship expert Justin Moore reveals the exact frameworks he uses to help creators transform their influence into predictable income through brand partnerships.

Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in a noisy world. Author Cal Newport introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives....

Computer scientists Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor reveal what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and products.

Part memoir, part history, Burn Book is a necessary chronicle of tech’s most powerful players. This is the inside story we’ve all been waiting for about modern Silicon Valley and the biggest boom in wealth creation in the history of the world....

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build applications. In this book, author Chip Huyen discusses AI engineering: the process of building applications with readily available foundation models.

Technology promises to save humanity. How's that working out? In this comedy-science podcast, comedy legends Richard Ayoade (determinedly pessimistic) and Warwick Davis (inexplicably cheerful) venture beneath Audible HQ to the Future Tense lab, fully equipped to interrogate the future we're all being told to look forward to.

Algorithms, machine learning, generative AI. With the latest advancements in technology, data is taking center stage in organizations. But without a clear plan for how you're storing, integrating, and gaining value from that information, your company will be at risk—and fall behind. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on setting a data strategy in your organization, listen to these ten articles.

‘Hey, how you doing readers? Adam Buxton here… Let's begin with a recap. No, don't skip it! It's great stuff in the form of a montage of scenes from a film that would certainly revive the flagging fortunes of the cinema were it to be made: The Adam Buxton Story…’ So begins Love You, Bye – Adam Buxton’s wonderful follow up to the bestselling Ramble Book.

The most ambitious RPG in video-game history is now being honoured with the most extravagant book-length appraisal yet, written by beloved Elden Ring lore expert Geoff “SmoughTown” Truscott. Prepare for a comprehensive deep dive into the mythology underpinning Miyazaki’s latest masterpiece.

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📘 Visual Basic Programming with Code Examples by Dr. Liew Voon Kiong Your Complete Guide to Mastering Visual Basic—From VB6 to VB.NET Unlock the power of Visual Basic with this comprehensive, hands-on guide that bridges the gap between classic VB6 and modern VB.NET programming. Whether you're maintaining legacy systems or developing cutting-edge Windows applications, this book gives you the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to succeed. Visual Basic Programming with Code Examples offers a unique dual-format approach, showcasing sample codes in both Visual Basic 6 (VB6) and VB.NET. This ...

This textbook, "Neuromorphic Computing," has been meticulously crafted to serve as a comprehensive guide for undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.Tech) students, as well as researchers and professionals eager to delve into this revolutionary domain. Recognizing the global and rapidly evolving nature of this field, the content herein is designed to be strictly compatible with the forward-looking National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 of India, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) model syllabus, and the core curricula of leading universities worldwide. My goal is to ...

LEARN TO STOP IDENTITY THEFT, FRAUD, SCAMS, AND AI TRICKS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN! You were never supposed to figure this out on your own. No one taught you how to spot a fake delivery text. No class explained that scanning a QR code could hijack your phone. No official warned you your smart TV might be listening. But when it all goes wrong, they say you should’ve known better. Hack Happens is the answer to that betrayal. This isn’t a book filled with jargon or vague advice. It’s a real-world survival guide for people with something to lose—parents, teenagers, small business owners, ...

Drone Wars: The Future of Conflict is a groundbreaking exploration of how unmanned systems are transforming the battlefield, shifting global power, and redefining the rules of war. From the Bronze Age to the nuclear era, history has demonstrated that revolutions in military technology have reshaped societies. Today, the rapid rise of drones—affordable, autonomous, and increasingly lethal—is the next evolution. Once the domain of superpowers, drone warfare has been democratized. Now, insurgents, terrorists, criminal cartels, and lone actors can wield capabilities once reserved for the ...

Unlock the Power of AI — One Smart Question at a Time Most professionals think you need to be an AI expert to talk about artificial intelligence. That’s wrong. AI Conversations Made Simple gives you the edge by focusing on what really matters: asking the right questions. Inside, you'll find 70 of the most important AI terms, each explained in plain language, with: Business relevance and real-world examples Personal use cases Benefits, challenges, and common misconceptions Key questions to ask in meetings and with ChatGPT A mini interactive experiment for every term Whether you're in IT,...

Domina la inteligencia artificial en poco tiempo, incluso si eres un principiante total o un novato en la tecnología con nuestra guía esencial: ¡potencia tu carrera y simplifica tu vida diaria!¿El mundo de la IA y el aprendizaje automático te parecen intimidantes, complejos o inalcanzables? Presentamos "La guía esencial para principiantes en IA", una guía completa que desglosa la IA y el aprendizaje automático de una manera fácil de entender para cualquier persona, independientemente de su competencia tecnológica.

In just 72 hours, you’ll learn how to unlock the full power of ChatGPT—no tech experience required. Whether you're a business owner, student, creator, or everyday user, this guide gives you step-by-step tools to get real results with AI.

Algo novo entrou em nosso mundo de novembro de 2022 - a primeira IA de uso geral que poderia se passar por um ser humano e realizar o tipo de trabalho criativo e inovador que somente os humanos poderiam fazer anteriormente. O professor de Wharton, Ethan Mollick, entendeu imediatamente o que o ChatGPT fez: depois de milhões de anos sozinhos, os humanos desenvolveram um tipo de cointeligência que poderia aumentar, ou mesmo substituir, o pensamento humano.

Author Brendan Burns demonstrates how you can adapt existing software design patterns for designing and building reliable distributed applications. Systems engineers and application developers will learn how these long-established patterns provide a common language and framework for dramatically increasing the quality of your system. This fully updated second edition includes new chapters on AI inference, AI training, and building robust systems for the real world.

Comprehensive Technology Solutions Offered by SolveForce and Partners provides an authoritative guide to the evolving landscape of telecommunications and information technology. Co-authored by industry veterans Ron Legarski, Steve Sramek, and Bryan Clement, this book outlines transformative connectivity solutions ranging from fiber optics and cybersecurity to satellite internet, virtual SIM systems, and modular data center design. Drawing from decades of real-world experience and visionary leadership, the authors detail how SolveForce and its network of partners deliver strategic, scalable,...

Master DeepSeek AI in Just 2 Hours—No Jargon, No Overwhelm. Ever felt like AI tools were made for techies, not real people? Think again. DeepSeek Made Simple is your fast-track guide to mastering one of the world’s fastest-growing AI tools—without needing a tech background.

What if everything you've ever known—every thought, every emotion, every moment—was part of a simulation? Once dismissed as science fiction, the Simulation Hypothesis has surged into mainstream discussion, embraced by philosophers, physicists, and tech visionaries alike. As computing power soars and virtual realities grow more immersive, the idea that our universe might itself be a simulation becomes less absurd—and more plausible. But if we are in a simulation, the next question is both thrilling and unsettling: Who—or what—is running it? And why?

From the nursery to the prison, from the clinic to the commune, Mother Media tells the story of how we arrived at our contemporary understanding of what a mother is and how understandings of "bad" mothering formed our contemporary panics about "bad" media.

This timely book explores the alarming rise of ransomware: malicious software blocking users from their systems or data until they've paid money to regain access or to prevent the release of sensitive information. High-profile British examples of the twenty-first century have targeted national libraries and healthcare organizations; in the US, hackers of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Health Network held patient data hostage—when their demands went unmet, they published topless photographs of women with breast cancer.

Every day, we send and receive countless messages—emails from work, reminders from banks, shipping updates from online stores, and texts from friends. Communicating through screens has become so common that most of us don’t even think twice before opening a message, clicking a link, or responding to a notification. But in that sea of normal communication lies something much more dangerous: messages designed to trick you, to make you give away your passwords, financial details, or other private information. These scams often come hidden in the very tools we trust most—email and text.

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Are you fascinated by artificial intelligence but overwhelmed by complex jargon or unsure where to start? You're not alone—and this guide is here to help. Whether you're exploring AI to boost your career, optimize your business, or simply stay ahead of the curve, Launch into AI Mastery offers a beginner-friendly roadmap designed for adults with busy schedules and no technical background.

Dominate with AI is the ultimate blueprint for entrepreneurs, creators, side-hustlers, and leaders who want to leverage ChatGPT and cutting-edge AI tools to create content faster, make more money, launch scalable products, automate success, and build a standout brand in a noisy digital world.

What if the next performance revolution isn’t physical, but neurological? Neurohacked dives deep into the science—and the consequences—of our obsession with cognitive enhancement. From smart drugs like Modafinil and microdosed LSD to brain-training apps, electrical stimulation, and genetically modified memory mice, this eye-opening book examines how far we’re willing to go to upgrade our minds. Blending cutting-edge neuroscience with real-world case studies, Neurohacked explores the hidden trade-offs behind modern performance culture. Do stimulants really make us smarter? Can sleep ...