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October 27
- New optical storage breakthrough could make CDs relevant again
➀ Researchers at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Lab have developed a new type of optical memory that stores data by transferring light from rare-earth element atoms embedded in a solid material to nearby quantum defects.
➁ The breakthrough aims to overcome the diffraction limit of light in standard CDs and DVDs, which currently limits data density.
➂ The researchers propose using wavelength multiplexing, where each emitter uses a slightly different wavelength of light, to increase data density significantly.
October 5
- Before Nvidia, Founder and CEO Jensen Huang Designed Microprocessors for AMD➀ Jensen Huang began his career at AMD after graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University; ➁ He furthered his education with a master's degree in electrical engineering from Stanford and held a position at LSI Corporation; ➂ Huang's leadership and technical vision helped Nvidia become a dominant force in computer hardware and gaming; ➃ Nvidia's name is derived from the Latin word 'Invidia,' meaning 'Envy,' reflecting the company's ambitions in the competitive world of graphics and computing technology.
August 31
- Broadcom Working to Integrate Optical Connectivity Directly into GPUs➀ Broadcom is developing silicon photonics technology to significantly increase bandwidth for GPUs and AI accelerators. ➁ By using co-packaged optics (CPOs), Broadcom aims to integrate optical components directly into GPUs, enhancing data rates and reducing power consumption. ➂ The company's 'optical engine' delivers a 1.6 TB/sec interconnect bandwidth, promising error-free data transfer comparable to Nvidia's NVLink.
August 27
- RFID Cards Could Turn into a Global Security Mess After Discovery of Hardware Backdoor➀ Chinese-made chips in RFID cards contain hardware backdoors that are easily exploitable. ➁ These chips are compatible with the Mifare protocol and are inherently insecure. ➂ Security researchers at Quarkslab discovered a backdoor in RFID cards by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics, which could be used to clone cards quickly.
August 24
- Next-Generation Motherboards Make Swapping SSDs and GPUs Easier➀ Asus and Gigabyte demonstrate new easy release mechanisms at Gamescom. ➁ New motherboard designs simplify the installation and removal of PCIe components. ➂ MSI introduces a lock button for SSDs and a side-mounted GPU slot release button.