CISC (complex instruction set computer or computing)

A complex instruction set computer (CISC /ˈsɪsk/) is a computer in which single instructions can execute several low-level operations, such as a load from memory, an arithmetic operation, and a memory store, all in a single instruction. This is contrasted with a reduced instruction set computer (RISC), in which these operations are split into several … Read more

Wearables OS (wearables operating system)

A wearable operating system (Wearables OS) is an operating system designed specifically for use on wearable devices. Wearable devices are a rapidly growing category of consumer electronics, and include devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and virtual reality headsets. As wearable devices become more sophisticated, the need for a dedicated operating system that is optimized … Read more