9781422284919

Contents

Introduction

6 8

Chapter 1: Computer Communications

Chapter 2: Computers in Cars

12 16 20 24 28 32

Chapter 3: Apps

Chapter 4: Health and Computers Chapter 5: Computers in the Media Chapter 6: Facial Recognition

Chapter 7: The Cloud Chapter 8: Robots 36 Chapter 9: Conclusion: Concept Review 40 Find Out More 44 Series Glossary of Key Terms 45 Picture Credits 46 About the Author and Consultant 47 Index 48

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