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.....»»
Inventories held by memory module houses approach healthy state
Despite the fact that chipmakers still have excess inventories, memory module houses have seen their inventories approach a healthy state, according to industry sources......»»
Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops
A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield......»»
First demonstration of universal control of encoded spin qubits
HRL Laboratories, LLC, has published the first demonstration of universal control of encoded spin qubits. This newly emerging approach to quantum computation uses a novel silicon-based qubit device architecture, fabricated in HRL's Malibu cleanroom,.....»»
Taiwan memory makers step up development of automotive applications
Nanya Technology has achieved safety certification for its automotive LPDDR4 series from SGS-TUV, while Winbond Electronics is working to advance its manufacturing nodes to expand its car-use product portfolio......»»
Memory module house Transcend posts 3% profit drop in 2022
Transcend Information has reported net profits slipped 3.1% on year to NT$2.45 billion (US$80.2 million) in 2022, when revenue declined 15.3% to NT$12.1 billion......»»
Bees follow linear landmarks to find their way home, just like the first pilots
Scientists have shown that honeybees retain a memory of the dominant linear landscape elements in their home area like channels, roads, and boundaries. When transported to an unfamiliar area, they seek out local elements of this kind, compare their l.....»»
Indian carmakers not out of the woods from automotive chip shortage
Despite the fact that a chip glut is hurting memory suppliers like Samsung Electronics, India's carmakers are still waiting for the shortage of automotive chips to ease......»»
Top 3 memory vendors account for three-fourths of leading-edge wafer capacity
According to Knometa Research, Samsung Electronics, Micron Technology, and SK Hynix held 76% of the leading-edge capacity at the end of 2022, with the majority of it going toward the development of advanced DRAM and 3D NAND......»»
Global DRAM revenue falls over 30% in 4Q22, says TrendForce
Revenue of the global DRAM memory market declined 32.5% sequentially to US$12.28 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to TrendForce. The decline compares to a decrease of 28.9% in the previous quarter and a slump of up to 36% in a single.....»»
AP Memory sees customers about to finish inventory correction
AP Memory Technology, which specializes in customized IoT RAM and other DRAM memory, has observed its customers on the verge of completing inventory correction. However, the overall market visibility remains unclear, according to the Taiwan-based com.....»»
Memory prices continue to fall but at a slower pace from March
Seasonality has further dragged down memory spot market prices in the first quarter of 2023, with prices for large-capacity DDR4 and DDR3 chips falling sharply, according to industry sources. However, as chip suppliers' quotations approach the bottom.....»»
Korea"s chip woes deepen as Samsung reportedly to post operating loss in memory business
South Korea's semiconductor industry, which Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have led, faces a double whammy amid falling memory prices and a tighter US ban on China......»»
Memory prices continue to fall, but at a slower pace from March
Seasonality has further dragged down memory spot market prices in the first quarter of 2023, with prices for large-capacity DDR4 and DDR3 chips falling sharply, according to industry sources. However, as chip suppliers' quotations approach the bottom.....»»
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......»»