AF114 germanium transistors and related ones like the AF115 through AF117 were quite popular during the 1960s, but they quickly developed a reputation for failure. This is due to what should have made ...

The patents had been received. The military had been informed. The time had finally come to tell the world about the transistor. On Wednesday, June 30, Bell Labs held a press conference to announce ...

Though credit cards offer a plethora of perks like welcome bonuses, access to airport lounges and rewards on everyday spending, there are some downsides to holding a credit card, like paying late fees ...

On Point was born in the immediate aftermath of the attacks of 9/11, when the country was looking for answers and impatient with old certitudes. We still carry that urgency today: to test, challenge ...