If there's one downside to powerful computers, it's that they're too damn big. 

Luckily, that's about to change. At least, if IBM has anything to say about it. 

March 19 is the first day of IBM Think 2018, the company's flagship conference, where the company will unveil what it claims is the world's smallest computer. They're not kidding: It's literally smaller than a grain of salt. 
But don't let the size fool you: This sucker has the computing power of the x86 chip from 1990. Okay, so that's not great compared to what we have today, but cut it some slack — you need a microscope to see it. 
The computer will cost less than ten cents to manufacture, and will also pack "several hundred thousand transistors," according to the company. These will allow it to "monitor, analyze, communicate, and even act on data." 


Don't worry, bitcoin bros: It works with blockchain. Specifically, this computer will be a data source for blockchain applications. It's intended to help track the shipment of goods and detect theft, fraud, and non-compliance. It can also do basic AI tasks, such as sorting the data it's given. 

According to IBM, this is only the beginning. "Within the next five years, cryptographic anchors — such as ink dots or tiny computers smaller than a grain of salt — will be embedded in everyday objects and devices," says IBM head of research Arvind Krishna. If he's correct, we'll see way more of these tiny systems in objects and devices in the years to come. 

It's not clear yet when this thing will be released — IBM researchers are currently testing its first prototype. 

But one thing's for sure: The future is here. You just might need a microscope to see it. 


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Nanotechnology at its peak, but op, that is thousands times greater than a grain of salt actually.

and you said its smaller than a grain of salt? guy, you just won yourself an award of the most terrible liar of march 2018

python1:
Nanotechnology at its peak, but op, that is thousands times greater than a grain of salt actually.

if you werent a palmwine tapper,you would've read between the lines and comprehend.

Now pls,for the umpteenth time,this is a place for engineers,not for palmwine tappers using seat belts to climb palmtree,thank you.

GMbuharii:


if you werent a palmwine tapper,you would've read between the lines and comprehend.

Now pls,for the umpteenth time,this is a place for engineers,not for palmwine tappers using seat belts to climb palmtree,thank you.

Is so unfortunate that the "engineer" is so obsessed with the palmwine tapper that he has to continue visiting the profile page of the palmwine tapper every hour of the day for something to feed on while the same palmwine tapper doesn't even give a hoot about his azz.

python1:

Is so unfortunate that the "engineer" is so obsessed with the palmwine tapper that he has to continue visiting the profile page of the palmwine tapper every hour of the day for something to feed on while the same palmwine tapper doesn't even give a hoot about his azz.

shut up! Smile and say CHEESE!

GMbuharii:


shut up! Smile and say CHEESE!

The "engineer" seems to be going extra miles to get the attention of the palmwine tapper . Imagine uploading his best picture while on duty. Okay, I have seen you. Now my fan, go back to my profile and check my latest post, something is there to feed on.