Mark Smith

Mark Smith

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Mark Smith is a freelance journalist and writer in Liverpool, England. A graduate in Information Systems, he has written on business, technology and world affairs for organizations ranging from the BBC, The Guardian, The Telegraph  and How It Works Magazine, as well as magazines and websites in the United States, Europe and South East Asia. Subjects of his writing have ranged from quantum computing to the VFX of Tron. He is the author of "The Entrepreneur's Guide to the Art of War," which Booklist called "Essential reading for the business leaders of tomorrow and a fascinating study of the boardroom as the new battlefield."

Latest articles by Mark Smith

Bluetooth speaker

Bluetooth: Who invented it and how does it work?

By Mark Smith last updated

Reference Bluetooth was inspired by a Nordic king and harnesses the power of radio. How has this wireless connectivity reshaped our electronic ecosystems.

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bionic eye

Bionic eyes: How tech is replacing lost vision

By Mark Smith published

Reference Like something from a science fiction movie, bionic eyes are artificial eyes which can enhance and even replace lost vision. The tech is still in its infancy, but the potential is huge.

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bitcoin representation

Bitcoin: Definition, origin and risks

By Mark Smith published

Reference Bitcoin is a virtual 'cryptocurrency' traded much like real money and produced by 'miners' using vast computer networks.

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What is cyberwarfare?

What is cyberwarfare?

By Mark Smith published

Reference Criminals spies, hackers and viruses: How the battles of the future will be fought across the internet

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Energy saving light bulbs being put in a ceiling light

How do energy saving light bulbs work?

By Mark Smith published

Reference Energy saving light bulbs: mechanics, efficiency and designs

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Radar system

How radar works: The technology made famous by war

By Mark Smith published

Reference Radar uses radio waves to enable us to see what’s around us even when our eyes can’t

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