When memory qubits and photons get entangled
Encrypting data in a way that ensures secure communication is an ever-growing challenge because crucial components of today's encryption systems cannot withstand future quantum computers. Researchers around the world are therefore working on technolo.....»»
From the original series to Picard, we’ve ranked every starship Enterprise
In honor of this week's Picard, a list so exhaustive that it's a little silly. Enlarge / These are the voyages... (credit: Memory Alpha) Minor spoilers for this week's Star Trek: Picard are below. It's the day.....»»
ESMT sees memory KGD shipments pick up
Niche-market memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) started seeing shipments of memory known-good dies (KGD) pick up in March, which the company views as an indication of demand recovery......»»
Winbond obtains NT$20 billion syndicated loan
Winbond Electronics has signed a seven-year syndicated loan agreement for NT$20 billion (US$656.3 million) with 11 local banks in Taiwan, according to the specialty DRAM and flash memory chipmaker......»»
Physicists take step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing
Some classical computers have error correction built into their memories based on bits; quantum computers, to be workable in the future, will need error correction mechanisms, too, based on the vastly more sensitive qubits......»»
Backscattering protection in integrated photonics is impossible with existing technologies, says study
The field of integrated photonics has taken off in recent years. These microchips utilize light particles (photons) in their circuitry as opposed to the electronic circuits that, in many ways, form the backbone of our modern age. Offering improved pe.....»»
Research uncovers how plants pass "memory" of high carbon dioxide to their offspring
New research lead by Keith Slotkin, Ph.D., a member of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, opens the door for scientists to equip plants with the tools they need to adapt to rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), high heat, and other stressors.....»»
Chinese probe into Micron may intensify oversupply in memory industry
The Chinese cyberspace regulating agency's decision to probe memory products sold in the country by Micron Technology could potentially intensify the vicious cycle of long-term oversupply in the global memory industry, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung to continue KRW50 trillion chip investment despite production cuts
Samsung Electronics recently announced the implementation of an "artificial" production cut in memory chips. The South Korean tech giant typically increases its investment in times of crisis, contrary to the predominant market trend. Despite producti.....»»
Samsung"s 20% production cut unlikely to revive memory market by year-end
Samsung Electronics recently announced its "artificial" production cut, leading the South Korean industry to shift its focus to the potential scale of the cut and its impact on the market. Most analysts believe that even if Samsung's overall producti.....»»
Entangled superpowers cause portal-jumping havoc in The Marvels teaser
"Is this an Avengers test?" Captain Marvel (Brie Larsen), Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) return in The Marvels. Remember Ms. Marvel's end credits scene, where Brie Larson's Captain Marvel suddenly app.....»»
ChatGPT made up its own language to expand its memory
A bizarre language dubbed Shogtongue can shorten long ChatGPT conversations in a few lines of text so you can get around AI memory limitations......»»
Adata, Team Group vary in 2H23 memory market outlook
Adata Technology believes its industry will start stabilizing in the second quarter, while fellow memory module firm Team Group still sees the industry having a difficult year......»»
Samsung slashes chip production after 96% profit nosedive
Samsung is cutting down its chip production after forecasting a 96% first-quarter decline of operating profit, caused by a glut of RAM and flash inventory and bad sales.Samsung memory chipsSamsung Electronics is taking steps to reduce its manufacture.....»»
Memory supply chain to stay under heavy inventory pressure in 2023
The entire memory supply chain is facing high inventory levels of 7–9 months, and inventory pressure may not ease completely even by the end of the year, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung production cut believed to focus on DDR4 chips
Samsung has announced that starting this week it will be lowering memory chips production by a 'meaningful' level, especially that of products with supply secured, and most market observers believe that the production cut will focus on DDR4 memory ch.....»»
With China"s cybersecurity review of Micron, what kind of warning is it sending?
China has kicked off a cybersecurity review of Micron Technology's memory products sold in the country, making it the first foreign semiconductor company in China to face the scrutiny and casting darker clouds over its business prospects. It remains.....»»
Bing Chat just got so much better in two important ways
Microsoft just announced significant upgrades to Bing Chat, giving the AI a longer memory after limiting it soon after release. Creating images is easier also......»»
Samsung forecasts a shocking 96 percent drop in profits for Q1 2023
Memory inventories are piling up, so Samsung is cutting production. Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Samsung's next quarter is shaping.....»»
Study assesses risk of mutation due to residual radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Ionizing radiation from nuclear disasters are known to be harmful to the natural environment. The Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown that occurred in 2011 is a prominent example of such a disaster in recent memory. Even a decade after th.....»»
Macronix reports increased March revenue
ROM and NOR flash memory specialist Macronix International has reported revenue of NT$2.82 billion (US$92.7 million) for March 2023, up 36.5% sequentially but down 33.7% on year......»»