Scientists have long spoken about the possibility of using the natural spin of electrons as digital storage—but it’s never been a reality because of the transient nature of the effect. Now, though, IBM researchers have found a way to keep the effect alive long enough for it to actually be useful. More »
Testing new and potential life-saving drugs can be a harrowing process because of the risk involved with not knowing how a substance will react once in the human body. Harvards scientists are hoping that microchips, such as the one pictured above, can mimic the function of human organs well enough for them to test those drugs. More »
Small, cheap smart-tag devices that are printed as digital circuits in rolls like newspapers could help kickstart the wireless payment industry. The devices, known as rectennas, combine a rectifier – which converts current from AC to DC – with an antenna, and can harness power directly from radio waves given off by a mobile phone. More »
Samsung has released the specs of its new Exynos 5 Dual mobile chip, and it looks set to be an absolute powerhouse. An ARM-based 1.7 GHz mobile CPU, it seems set be a massive leap forward from the Exynos 4 Quad which currently powers the Galaxy S III . More »
If there’s one advantage paper, magazines, and softcover books have over high tech alternatives it’s that they aren’t rigid and can take a little bending here and there. Flexible batteries like this one might help even the score. More »
Right now, ARM graphics aren’t exactly bad. The Samsung’s Galaxy SIII with its quad-core Mali 400 GPU leads the pack in mobile prettiness, but the upcoming ARM GPUs, scalable to eight-cores, could blow it out of the water. More »
Sure, you can go with a fan to cool your PC if you’re boring and concerned about things like space. If you’re more towards the insane side, you might drool over these ludicrous custom heat sinks. More »
If you feel like your computer needs a boost but are struggling for cash, here’s something that might help: Crucial has just launched a range of value SSDs, and you can snag the cheapest one for just $50. More »
Despite the fact that optical drives are probably on the way out, the European Commission has announced that it suspects thirteen manufacturers of being involved in a five-year bid-rigging cartel in an attempt to keep prices artificially elevated. More »
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