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How An Oscillator Works
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Oscillators show up in lots of electronic equipment. In fact, you might be surprised to know that computers, radios, metal detectors, and stun guns all use oscillators. Read on to learn how an oscillator works!
How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How does the walkie-talkie feature on a Nextel phone work?
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Nextel phones offer a service that allows you to push a button and connect with another Nextel user. Find out how this "walkie-talkie" feature works.
How Radio Works
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Radio waves are the backbone of nearly all modern media technology, from TV to smartphones to wireless internet. Yet, they're actually a simple technology.
How GameCube Works
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It's not the best-selling console... or the one with the best buzz... or the one with the most bells and whistles. But it's still one heck of a cool machine. Check out what the GameCube has under the hood.
How 3DO Creates Video Games
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3DO is one of the top video game companies in the U.S. with dozens of popular titles. Go behind the scenes and learn how 3DO creates a new game!
How Xbox Works
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Microsoft's Xbox was one of the top game systems in its day, and with Xbox Live you can even use it to play on the Web. Take a look inside the Xbox.
What do video game ratings mean?
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Just like film and television, the video game industry maintains a level of age-related ratings. Find out how the ESRB system works.
How Holographic Environments Will Work
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Holographic environments make the virtual world truly tangible. Find out about the development of real-life, interactive holodecks!
How Cell Phones Work
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Learn about cell phones, check out our cell phones buying guide, read cell phone reviews and compare prices and features on cell phone accessories.