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Scientists inch closer to holy grail of memory breakthrough — producing tech that combines NAND and RAM features could be much cheaper to produce and consume far less power

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Scientists inch closer to holy grail of memory breakthrough — producing tech that combines NAND and RAM features could be much cheaper to produce and consume far less power

A revolutionary new memory device that combines the features of DRAM and NAND flash memory is being developed by a group of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).  Led by Professor Shinhyun Choi of the School of Electrical Engineering, the team’s breakthrough promises cheaper, power-efficient solutions that could potentially replace … Read more

Save on Anker’s Best Portable Batteries and USB-C Accessories, Plus Jackery’s Power Stations

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Save on Anker’s Best Portable Batteries and USB-C Accessories, Plus Jackery’s Power Stations

Today we’re tracking a few deals offered by Anker and Jackery, including a wide array of wall chargers and other USB-C accessories. All of the products in this sale can be found on Amazon, and some will require you to clip an on-page coupon then head to the checkout screen before you see the final … Read more

Anker power banks and chargers are up to 57 percent off right now

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Anker power banks and chargers are up to 57 percent off right now

Amazon has deals running right now on some of Anker’s best power banks and chargers. The sale includes our favorite MagSafe-compatible power bank for 2024: Anker’s 10,000mAh Qi2 MagGo Power Bank. The device is down to $67.50 from $90 — a 25 percent discount. The only catch is that the deal is just available in … Read more

Another startup is taking on Nvidia using a clever trick — Celestial AI brings DDR5 and HBM together to slash power consumption by 90%, may already be partnering with AMD

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Another startup is taking on Nvidia using a clever trick — Celestial AI brings DDR5 and HBM together to slash power consumption by 90%, may already be partnering with AMD

There’s no shortage of startups pushing technology that could one day prove pivotal in AI computing and memory infrastructure.  Celestial AI, which recently secured $175 million in Series C funding, is looking to commercialize its Photonic Fabric technology which aims to redefine optical interconnects.  Celestial AI’s foundational technology is designed to disaggregate AI compute from … Read more

Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank Fusion is a wall charger, too

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Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank Fusion is a wall charger, too

The built-in USB-cable can charge the power bank or other devices. Plus you get a USB-C port for charging gadgets. Photo: Anker Accessories powerhouse Anker released a new hybrid power bank and wall charger this week that covers a lot of gadget-charging needs. The 30-watt device is called Anker 3-in-1 Power Bank Fusion. This post … Read more

Next Apple Watch Could Feature More Power Efficient OLED Display

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Next Apple Watch Could Feature More Power Efficient OLED Display

Apple plans to use new low-energy OLED panel technology in the next Apple Watch to further reduce the power consumption of its always-on display, claims a new report out of Korea. According to The Elec, Apple will adopt new low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) technology for its upcoming Apple Watch, which is scheduled … Read more

Brazil budget cuts could leave science labs without power and water

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Brazil budget cuts could leave science labs without power and water

More than three months into 2024, politicians in Brazil are still at odds about how much money the country’s research institutes and federal universities will receive this year. Scientists say that unless more funding is found, they won’t have enough money to cover basic expenses such as water, electricity and financial aid for students. On … Read more

Torras Ostand Power Bank is iPhone’s best friend

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Torras Ostand Power Bank is iPhone’s best friend

The compact and slim Torras Ostand Power Bank is a second battery for your iPhone, providing 15-watt fast charging whenever and wherever you need it. It also serves as an iPhone stand and can charge other devices, like iPad, too. Torras sent me a 5000mAh Ostand Power Bank to try. And it did not disappoint. … Read more

The US government is right about Apple’s incredible market power, here’s what you need to know

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The US government is right about Apple’s incredible market power, here’s what you need to know

The smartphone market is not competitive. Whether or not Apple holds an anti-competitive monopoly is a matter for the courts to decide, but it seems clear that the smartphone market is designed to lock buyers into one brand, and that is bad for everyone.  Take a look at the list of the best phones published … Read more