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[dih-vahys] / dɪˈvaɪs /




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Police used a robot to defuse the device near a Ukrainian cargo plane.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

In a prototype device, the researchers used a shared source of correlated light particles to entangle two separated qubits, experimentally realizing an idea that had remained theoretical for more than two decades.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

Nearly two decades ago, Nvidia released a tool called compute unified device architecture, or CUDA, which allows users to write code directly for its chips.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

It’s a device that adds to the character’s urgency, if not her likability.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Throughout the two months that the innovative device operated, it used at least a half-million pounds of ice.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

But when Ternus bounds on stage for the first time as Apple’s CEO on Sept. 9, he can feel confident that Apple devices are more popular than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

In 2024, the DOJ also sued Apple for allegedly making it difficult for customers to switch to devices made by other manufacturers, such as Android.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Uncovering this hidden structure could eventually allow researchers to design superconducting materials and devices with greater control and precision.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

That leaves it vulnerable to a new generation of devices built specifically for AI, which OpenAI and SpaceX are working on, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

We decided to test two of our best mixtures inside devices we hoped resembled rockets.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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