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What's the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory?
This article explains the fundamental differences between volatile and non-volatile memory, both of which are essential components in modern computing devices. It details how these two types of memory function and interact within a system.
The hardware crisis has hit a new low: We're now using rats for RAM
Frictional Games has released a gameplay reveal trailer for their upcoming title, Ontos. The trailer showcases a near-future setting where a severe hardware crisis has led to the development of 'rat computers' for processing power. The game is set to release next year and explores themes of desperation and experimentation in the face of technological scarcity.
Newegg’s AliExpress Storefront Has the Least Painful 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 Price Right Now
Newegg is offering a 32GB DDR5-6000MHz CL30 RAM kit from V-COLOR for $369.59 through its official AliExpress storefront, a significant discount compared to its direct Newegg listing. This kit is optimized for AMD systems with EXPO profiles but can also function on Intel platforms. The article suggests that current memory prices are unlikely to decrease substantially in the near future.
Google says its new algorithm reduces AI memory overhead by 6x which could be good news for the RAMpocalypse but bad…
Google has developed a new compression algorithm called TurboQuant that reportedly reduces AI memory overhead by up to 6x without sacrificing accuracy. This development could potentially alleviate the current high demand for computer memory, impacting manufacturers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology, and possibly leading to lower prices for consumers.
Forget about PCs or LLMs, Micron says driverless cars and humanoid bots will soon be gobbling up 300 GB of RAM per…
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra predicts that driverless cars and humanoid robots will soon require hundreds of gigabytes of RAM each, driven by AI advancements. This demand is expected to strain the supply of DRAM and NAND memory chips, with industry bit demand in 2026 potentially constrained by supply despite overall market growth.
