Samsung's research lab is prototyping a new type of flash memory that ditches traditional charge-based storage. This tech uses ferroelectric transistors, flipping a material's polarization to store data with almost no power. Their tests show energy use dropping by up to 96 percent.
The design avoids the high-voltage operations that wear out current NAND cells, potentially boosting endurance. It also fits into the existing vertical stacking structure of modern 3D NAND production. This is huge for power-constrained gear like laptops and edge AI devices, where storage efficiency lags.
Major hurdles remain, like perfecting the tricky ferroelectric materials and ensuring long-term data retention. Still, it's a big step from academic theory...
Sony quietly updated the PS5 Slim's cooling design to stop liquid metal leaks. Newer models, coded CFI-2100 and 2200, now use the same method found in the PS5 Pro. Instead of a basic blob, the metal is secured within engraved grooves around the processor.
This fix tackles a common issue where the coolant could migrate over time, especially in vertically placed consoles. That leakage risked creating hot spots, louder fans, and potential long-term damage. The tweak aims for better thermal stability and reliability without changing the external design or core hardware.
If you own an older Slim and have no overheating problems, you probably do not need to worry. For those buying new, checking for those model numbers ensures you get the...
TSMC revealed its new C-HBM4E memory stacks paired with N3P logic dies, targeting next-gen AI hardware. The design focuses on tighter integration between compute and memory to slash energy waste and boost bandwidth, claiming roughly double the efficiency of older methods.
The logic dies use an enhanced 3nm process for better transistor efficiency, crucial for cutting power in high-wattage AI accelerators. The platform emphasizes chiplet flexibility, letting vendors mix different compute and I/O dies with multiple memory stacks in a single package using advanced 2.5D and 3D packaging.
Improved thermal management is also a key goal, allowing systems to sustain higher performance without throttling. The move shows that for AI, raw node...
CD Projekt Red is changing how it makes games, starting with the next Witcher trilogy. They aim for each new title to take about six years after pre-production begins, a goal more than a hard deadline. Work on the first game is already in this early phase, letting them solidify teams and plan the connected story arc across all three games upfront.
The studio is moving to a multi-project model to prevent the bottlenecks that plagued earlier releases. Different teams will now work in parallel. They are applying hard lessons from Cyberpunk's development, focusing on better tools and internal coordination to avoid past delays.
Narrative and world design are being mapped out years in advance to guide asset creation. This long-term...
TEAMGROUP and ADATA have stopped giving price quotes for RAM kits. Industry watchers see this as a major red flag, signaling that a serious long-term shortage is kicking in. Supply is getting tight because chipmakers are focusing on high-profit server and AI memory, like high-bandwidth modules for data centers, instead of consumer DDR4 and DDR5.
Prices are already soaring, with some contract data showing a year-over-year jump of over 170 percent. Analysts expect costs for standard DRAM to keep climbing well into 2026. This means PC builders should expect higher prices and limited availability. If you are planning a new system, you might want to buy your memory sooner rather than later.
A research group in Zimbabwe wants international investors to fund a 45 million dollar vaccine factory. The commercial arm of the SIRDC, called Zimbabwe Technological Solutions, needs the money to build a plant for foot-and-mouth disease shots. They currently import all their livestock vaccines from Botswana at a high annual cost.
The proposed facility would produce up to eight million doses each year. Officials say local production is crucial for protecting the national cattle herd and reviving beef exports. The main hurdle is securing financial commitments, requiring stronger project guarantees to attract private partners.
The head of Zimbabwe's national business chamber, Chris Mugaga, is blasting a planned tax hike. He says raising the value-added tax to 15.5 percent will crush the formal sector in an already brutal tax climate. The government wants the increase to offset a small cut to another levy, targeting higher total revenue.
Mugaga argues the move ignores severe poverty. He notes that while regional VAT rates might be similar, Zimbabwe piles on extra fees and taxes that others do not have. The business leader called the VAT change unacceptable, warning it could create a budget disaster without serious spending cuts. He also pointed to massive waste in government procurement as a huge drain on funds.
The karaoke tech startup Singa just got a big licensing deal with Merlin, the major independent music licensing group. This gives them thousands of original master recordings from indie labels worldwide. It follows a similar pact with Warner Music Group signed earlier this year.
Before this, karaoke services mostly used re-recorded versions of songs. These deals mean singers can now use the actual original tracks. Merlin's CEO said the move creates new revenue streams and helps with music discovery for indie artists.
Singa's CEO noted indie fans can finally perform deeper cuts with high-quality audio. The company, operating in many countries, claims this ensures more money flows back to the original rights holders. This partnership...
An app called Hook Music is accusing the AI music generator Suno of copying its whole deal. Hook's founder, Gaurav Sharma, backed by investors like Kygo's fund and Edgar Bronfman Jr., says Suno's new "Create Hook" feature directly mirrors their own brand and tech for remixing music.
Hook claims it built a legit system for rights and payments over the years. They argue that Suno's similar naming and function could confuse users, threatening their trademark. The startup says it is reviewing legal options.
This conflict follows Suno's recent massive funding round and a new licensing deal with Warner Music. Other copyright lawsuits against Suno from international groups are still pending.
