CXMT to make 17nm DDR3 memory
China-based memory foundry ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is gearing up for its entry into the DDR3 memory market segment with its in-house developed 17nm process technology, according to industry sources......»»
Chrome tweaked to improve memory use & battery life on MacBook
Google has made under-the-hood improvements to Chrome, which have resulted in lighter memory use, improved speed, and better battery life for MacBook owners.Image Credit: GoogleWith the changes, Google says Chrome users can now browse the internet fo.....»»
Mapping the "memory loss" of disinformation in fact checks
Fact-checking is an important tool in the fight against online disinformation that can have serious implications for individuals and society by influencing elections, conflict and health. However, according to a survey conducted as part of the vera.a.....»»
New technique probes chemistry of enzyme implicated in Alzheimer"s and cancer
If serine racemase is the magician that for decades disguised its trick—inverting an amino acid to assist learning and memory but also levitate risks of Alzheimer's and stroke—chemists just snuck a high-res camera behind the curtain......»»
An electrical change of phase using skyrmions
In a discovery that could have important implications for low-power computer memory, RIKEN researchers have shown that an entire sample can be switched between different magnetic states, or phases, simply by applying an electrical current......»»
Steve Jobs Archive shares a special photo memory of the late Apple co-founder with the Mac in 1984
Steve Jobs would have turned 68 years old today. The recently announced Steve Jobs Archive has shared a special snapshot in time of the late Apple co-founder and the Macintosh to mark the date. In the photo, Steve Jobs is seen closely examining a pe.....»»
ESMT sees operating loss widen in 4Q22
Memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) has reported operating losses widened to NT$755 million (US$24.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022 from NT$33.6 million in the prior quarter......»»
Backend demand for OLED DDIs starts picking up, says ChipMOS
Demand for OLED display driver ICs (DDI) has begun picking up, according to memory backend house ChipMOS Technologies, which expects its sales to recover gradually starting the second quarter......»»
Valve used secret memory access “honeypot” to detect 40K Dota 2 cheaters
Publisher is publicizing its methods to send a message to would-be exploit users. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Valve's anti-cheat tentacles rising up to catch those caught by its memory honeypot. (credit: Valve) The.....»»
Memory chip prices may rise rapidly in 2H23, says Apacer
Memory chip prices may rise rapidly in the second half of this year due to a supply shortage, according to CK Chang, president of memory module house Apacer Technology......»»
DRAM prices to hit bottom in 1Q23, says Nanya
First-quarter 2023 will be the bottom for DRAM memory prices, according to Nanya Technology, a Taiwan-based DRAM chipmaker......»»
Samsung, SK Hynix might not be able to produce next-gen memory in China in 3-5 years, warns expert
It would be almost impossible for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to produce next-generation memory chips in China in 3-5 years at the latest as a result of the US tightening semiconductor trade sanctions against Chinese chip industry, a South Korea.....»»
Macronix, Winbond gearing up for new product development and technology transitions
Macronix International and Winbond Electronics have both reduced output in response to the current decline in the memory chip market, but continue to make progress in new product development and technology transitions, according to sources close to t.....»»
Chrome 110 will automatically discard background tabs. Here’s how to stop it.
"Memory Saver" will discard and reload idle tabs, which could erase your tab state. Enlarge (credit: Google) Heads up, everybody: Chrome will start doing stuff to your permanently open tabs. Chrome version 110 is rolling.....»»
Winbond expects memory prices to hit bottom in 1Q23
Winbond has seen memory prices continue to slip in the first quarter of 2023, but expects them to rebound in the second quarter with the first quarter to be the bottom of the price decline, according to company president James Chen......»»
Server DRAM to account for 37.6% of total bit output in 2023, says TrendForce
Server DRAM memory is expected to account for 37.6% of total industry bit output in 2023, surpassing the mobile DRAM segment's 36.8% share, according to TrendForce......»»
Memory firms brace for workforce reductions
A number of memory chipmakers and solution suppliers are reorganizing their teams and reallocating resources, with plans to scale down their workforces, according to industry sources......»»
Google Chrome’s latest update solves the browser’s biggest problem
Google's latest Chrome 110 stable release brings new background memory management, as well as energy-saving modes to improve your overall browsing experience......»»
Google Chrome rolls out Memory and Energy Saver modes
The Memory and Energy Saver modes that Google announced for Chrome on Mac, Windows, Linux, as well as Chromebooks, in December are now widely rolling out. more… The post Google Chrome rolls out Memory and Energy Saver modes appeared first on 9to5.....»»
Samsung said developing customized memory for ChatGPT-like applications
Samsung Electronics reportedly is developing customized next-generation memory chips for large-size AI applications, such as ChatGPT that is gaining popularity worldwide, aiming to explore related business opportunities......»»
Falling NAND chip prices to accelerate smartphone memory specs upgrades
NAND flash prices have fallen below suppliers' cash-cost levels, hastening the promotion of 1TB as the standard specification for flagship mobile phones, according to industry sources......»»