tomshardware.com
2026-07-26
Recently, electronics engineer Alan Taylor successfully recreated the Central Air Data Computer (CADC) system of the U.S. Navy's F-14 Tomcat fighter jet using FPGA technology. At the heart of this system is the MP944 chip, widely regarded as the 'world's first microprocessor.' Although it was releas
tomshardware.com
2026-06-08
On June 8, 1978, Intel introduced the 8086, the first processor in the x86 series, marking a pivotal moment in PC history. Originally intended as a temporary solution to compete with Motorola and Zilog's 16-bit CPUs, the 8086 became the foundation of the x86 architecture that dominates personal comp