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Forget about 5G: Universities worldwide compete to become dominant force in 6G with Terahertz chips and rival technologies
Universities worldwide are competing to lead the development of 6G technology, focusing on advances in terahertz communications and innovative silicon chips which promise data transmission rates far beyond current capabilities, potentially transforming how we communicate in the future. A team from the University of Adelaide has made significant strides, introducing…
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1000 laptops on your pinkie — DNA storage and compute breakthrough could one day help store petabytes of data, but we’re not there yet
Researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have developed a DNA-based technology capable of storing, retrieving, computing, erasing, and rewriting data. This new advancement marks the first time all these tasks have been combined in a DNA storage system, with the potential to transform how data is…
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Samsung shows insides of its 128TB SSD in all its glory but with a weird caveat — QLC-based BM1743 won’t go on sale anytime soon and has a very short but strange 1-month retention
High capacity SSDs are becoming increasingly important as data storage demands continue to surge. Companies like Samsung, Huawei and Phison have been teasing future 128TB SSDs this year. These drives will provide a massive storage boost, essential for industries like AI, big data, and cloud services where vast amounts of…
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Ransomware attacks are soaring to a new high
New analysis from Symantec has revealed a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2024. The company’s figures claimed criminal groups claimed 1,310 attacks during the period, a 36% increase from the previous quarter, and close to the all-time high of 1,488 attacks recorded…
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Amazon is spending billions on improving its delivery services
Amazon has announced plans to invest $2.1 billion in a bid to enhance its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program, which supports small businesses that handle deliveries. A key component to the latest cash injection will be $660 million allocated specifically to increase compensation for DSP drivers. The change will see…
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Millions of Android streaming boxes hit by damaging malware
More than a million TV streaming boxes running older versions of Android are currently infected with malware which could allow hackers to take over the devices, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers from Dr.Web recently discovered 1.3 million TV streaming boxes, powered by the Android Open Source Project, infected with a…
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