Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the Intel 4004, arguably the first microprocessor, the concept that forms the foundation of virtually all of the electronic products we use ...

I've been writing on CPU technology here at Ars for almost five years now, and during that time I've done my best to communicate computing concepts in as plain and accessible a manner as possible ...

Creating the 8080: The Processor That Started the PC Revolution If the introduction of the Intel 8008 led to a variety of interesting devices that can be considered the first early PCs, it was its ...

The big picture: Intel forever changed the trajectory of computing - and really, human history - with the introduction of the first commercially available microprocessor. The Intel 4004 launched 50 ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. If the introduction of the Intel 8008 led to a variety of ...