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Kingston's 12GB DDR3 HyperX DDR3-1600 Kit Gets XMP Certification

Kingston might be focusing a number of its resources in the growing segment for Solid State Drives, but the Fountain Valley, California-based company hasn't forgot where its roots are. The company has just announced the debut of its new 12GB triple-channel HyperX memory kits to support Intel's LGA1366 Core...

17 November 2009
02:39 GMT

Another of Brain's Mysteries Resolved

Many of us have, at least at one point in our lives, come to a situation when we had to tell the person we were talking to something along the lines “I don't remember if I've told you this, but ...” Apparently, this type of behavior is not something that is entirely owed to the fact that people ...

13 November 2009
15:31 GMT

Making Robots Absent-Minded Boosts Their Memory

Scientists have developed a new method that allows robots to remember relevant pieces of information from the sea of data they collect from the environment, by emulating the way human memory works. Each individual is able to recall the most important things about a certain period or event, but all the useless details...

7 November 2009
07:06 GMT

Apple Shows How to Replace the Memory on New iMacs

Apple has posted new documentation on the Support section of its website, this time stressing what kind of memory its new iMac range uses, as well as outlining the steps for installing or replacing the memory modules. Apple reveals that the iMac (Late 2009) has four SDRAM slots at the bottom of the computer and come...

27 October 2009
03:53 GMT

Fingernail-Sized Chip Can Hold 20 HD DVDs

Scientists at the North Carolina State University have recently developed a new kind of memory material that is apparently able to store the data equivalent of more than 20 high-definition DVDs, or roughly 250 million pages of text. The innovation, which far exceeds existing memory capacities, was obtained from a mag...

21 October 2009
19:01 GMT

Multilingualism Has Positive Effects on Thinking

For a long time, scientists have been curious as to whether knowing more than one language has a positive effect on the brain, or if it benefits thinking patterns. A large number of studies on the issue was carried out, but the conclusions were mixed. Now, a new work done by a European Commission-appointed group brin...

19 October 2009
09:40 GMT

Crystals to Boost Computer Memories 100-Fold

Experts from the University of Edinburgh, in the UK, have recently announced that very small crystals may hold the key to making the computers of tomorrow able to hold up to 100 times more data than existing systems. The team has been involved in trying to produce salt crystals in gel, using advanced laser technology...

19 October 2009
06:06 GMT

How Learning Shapes the Brain

Scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) have recently been able to determine that the “white noise” our brains make changes considerably once we start learning new things, hinting at the fact that it helps reshape the neural connections that allow us to memorize new information. ...

10 October 2009
05:51 GMT

Industry's First 2-Gigabit DDR2 Mobile RAM Arrives

Over the last few years, portable computing devices have become more popular, with notebook sales surpassing that of fully fledged desktops, while the new netbook category catching the customers' interest faster than any other product. With that in mind, the industry is moving towards the adoption of new solutio...

28 September 2009
03:49 GMT

Lexar Announces DDR3 Memory Kits for Intel's 'Calpella'

Coming to provide support for Intel's latest generation of mobile processors, Lexar Media has announced today that it launched the Crucial DDR3-1333MHz notebook memory modules. Available in capacities of 1GB and 2GB, these new modules have been specifically designed to support Intel's new Core i7 mobile pro...

24 September 2009
05:58 GMT

Rambus and Kingston Collaborate on the Development of Threaded Module Prototype

In an attempt to provide the IT market with a boost of performance for notebook, desktop and server systems, Rambus and Kingston Technology have announced today a partnership for the development of a threaded module prototype that takes advantage of the specifications of DDR3 DRAM technology. According to a recent pr...

17 September 2009
09:21 GMT

Sleep Tied Directly to Memory Formation

An international team of researchers, composed of experts from the Rutgers University, in Newark, the US, and the College de France, in Paris, has determined for the first time the nature of the mechanisms that take place in the human brain during sleep, which cause learning and memory to form. The scientific proof c...

16 September 2009
09:02 GMT

How Single Molecules Affect Data Storage

Scientists at ETH Zurich have recently announced the development of a clever, new way of manipulating hydrogen molecules inside solutions. They are notoriously difficult to steer using electrical fields, because of the symmetrical way that charges are distributed within the ensemble. Details of their accomplishment a...

15 September 2009
19:01 GMT

Lexar Rolls Out New Lynnfield-Ready DDR3 Modules

Closely following in the footsteps of Kingston Memory, Lexar Media announced today the availability of its new Crucial DDR3-1333MHz (PC3-1600) 1GB and 2GB ECC and non-ECC UDIMM memory modules. The introduction of the new modules is tightly connected to the official debut of Intel's new generation of desktop proc...

8 September 2009
10:14 GMT

Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2 Available - Download Here

Mac mini users have a new update to perform, according to the Cupertino-based company responsible for the Mac operating system. Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.2 reportedly improves compatibility with the latest Apple memory kits on Mac mini computers. Adding memory is probably the fastest and easiest way to improve y...

1 September 2009
02:49 GMT

New DDR3 DIMMs from Super Talent Boast VLP Design

There's is an ongoing effort in the computer hardware industry to provide customers with new, energy-efficient products that can deliver performance without taking a major toll on the energy bill. A number of companies have recently unveiled such solutions, which fall in a new category of products, also known as...

28 August 2009
06:26 GMT

Corsair's New 8GB and 12GB DDR3 Kits Ready for Intel's Core i7 and Core i5

Corsair, one of the world's leading vendors of high-performance memory solutions, has recently announced the introduction of a couple of new memory products, specifically designed to deliver support to the upcoming Intel P55 platform and the next-generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors. These new memory module...

28 August 2009
05:31 GMT

Rats Base Their Actions on 'Instant Replays'

Understanding exactly how we learn and remember has been a long-standing goal in science for many years, but investigations into the issue have thus far yielded inconclusive and contradictory results. Recently, a new study conducted on rats has revealed a new aspect of the problem. The team of investigators, from the...

27 August 2009
14:41 GMT

DDR3 and SSDs Can Save Data Center Costs, Samsung Claims

Saving costs and reducing the energy consumption are among the main priorities of today's professional users looking for a new server system to meet their data center performance requirements. In that perspective, new technologies emerge every day trying to provide customers with new ways to improve efficiency, ...

26 August 2009
06:53 GMT

Super Talent Rolls Out New VLP DDR3 Module for Server Systems

Super Talent Technology, one of the world's leading vendors of Flash-based storage products and DRAM memory modules, has announced today the launch of its new, very low profile (VLP) DDR3-1333 Registered DIMM, specifically designed to meet the performance and design requirements of today's server systems. T...

18 August 2009
04:05 GMT

Radiotherapy May Harm the Brain in the Long Run

Researchers from the Netherlands caution that exposing the human brain to radiotherapy, a practice that is widespread in treatments against brain tumors known as low-grade glioma, can actually be very dangerous in the long run. The investigation revealed that patients who were treated using this method showed a far g...

10 August 2009
10:58 GMT

Qimonda's Troubles Propel Elpida in the Graphics Memory Business

Tokyo, Japan-based Elpida Memory has announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Germany-based Qimonda AG memory vendor to acquire Qimonda technology licenses and a part of the company's design assets, related to the Graphics Double Data Rate (GDDR), a memory architecture specifically developed for...

6 August 2009
05:39 GMT

Avert Dementia by Keeping Your Brain Active

Experts from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in Bronx, NY, have recently published a new research paper, which shows that people could potentially avoid the risk of developing dementia later on in life if they keep their brain active throughout the day. Activities such as reading, writing, solving crosswords...

4 August 2009
02:53 GMT

Micron Announces New LRDIMMs for Increased Server Memory Capacity

Micron Technology, one of the world's leading vendors of NAND Flash-based memory products, has announced today that it has produced the industry's first DDR3 load-reduced, dual-inline memory module (LRDIMM), a product designed for the server market. In addition, the company also said that it would begin sam...

30 July 2009
09:31 GMT

Samsung Starts Mass Production of 40nm 2Gb DDR3

Samsung, one of the world's leading innovators in advanced memory technology, has just announced that it has successfully started the mass production of the industry's first two gigabit (Gb) DDR3 devices, designed using the efficient 40nm class process technology. With the announcement, the company further ...

21 July 2009
03:03 GMT

Kingston Receives Core i5 Validation for 1333MHz DDR3 Memory

Santa Clara, California-based Intel is currently planning the launch of its next-generation mainstream platform, the Core i5-supporting P55 chipset. Although we still have to wait some time before these parts make it to market, it appears that the industry is also preparing for the much-anticipated launch. Such is th...

17 July 2009
03:58 GMT

Elpida 'Hyper' Memory Issues Stir Up the Industry

There are a couple of reports that recently emerged on the Internet, pointing to some serious issues with the memory ICs supplied by Elpida Memory to major DRAM vendors, such as Corsair, OCZ and Kingston. As it turns out, some of the company's high-end memory chips are failing and are the cause behind the issues...

10 July 2009
05:11 GMT

Early Language Skills Predict Dementia Risk

The American Academy of Neurology reports that people who exhibit higher language skills as adolescents and young adults in their 20s are far less likely to develop dementia, the Alzheimer's disease, or another type of neurodegenerative mental conditions than others. The research, which is published in the July ...

9 July 2009
14:41 GMT

Samsung and Numonyx Work on Specifications for PCM

Samsung Electronics has been a leading innovator in the memory industry for some time now, with the company continuously looking for new ways to improve performance, energy efficiency and provide customers with the very latest solutions. On that note, the South Korean company has just announced a collaboration with N...

24 June 2009
06:37 GMT

High-Density Memory Stores Data for 1 Billion Years

Up until this point, the golden rule in the industry of memory storing devices was that the greater the density of an information-storing medium, the shorter its durability. Stone tablets hold for millions of years, but hold only limited amounts of information, whereas flash memories hold a lot of data, but can ...

5 June 2009
05:27 GMT

Kingston Adds HyperX Fan for Overclocking Enthusiasts

Following the introduction of its new series of 'value' mainstream SSDs, Kingston Technology also introduced a new accessory for its line of high-end HyperX memory modules. This new product comes as the HyperX Fan, specifically built to support the company's latest HyperX, high-speed memory module, pro...

3 June 2009
09:30 GMT

A-DATA to Showcase XPG DRAM Modules at Computex 2009

One of the main reasons why you should be at this year's Computex 2009 show in Taiwan is that you'll be given the opportunity to set your eyes on some of the latest products in the computer industry. Such is the case with A-DATA, a company that specializes in providing users with a number of memory products...

26 May 2009
06:40 GMT

Leading Industry Players Join Hands for New Memory Interface Technology

Four of the largest companies in the semiconductor industry, Hynix Semiconductor, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics and Silicon Image, have jointly announced today the formation of an industry consortium that is aimed at promoting a new Serial Port Memory Technology (SPMT) as an industry standard. SPMT is the first...

20 May 2009
10:30 GMT

Samsung Ships First 30nm-Based 32GB moviNAND Product

Samsung Electronics has announced today the shipment of its first 32GB moviNAND, the highest density embedded memory card that has been designed using Samsung's next-generation 30nm process technology. The new product will enable phone and mobile consumer electronics vendors to improve the performance and capaci...

12 May 2009
05:49 GMT

Estrogen Influences the Brain's Sound Processor

Thus far, the estrogen hormone, of which women have more, has been known only for its effects on determining the female traits and for its role on the reproductive system. But a brand new study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester comes to show that the stuff also plays a pivotal part in the way th...

6 May 2009
06:50 GMT

Super Talent Intros Mac-Ready DDR3 Memory

Thanks to a series of updates, Apple has managed to make most of its computer systems support the latest DDR3 memory technology, delivering a boost in performance over previous-generation DDR2 memory. On that note, Super Talent technology, a leading vendor of computer Flash storage and DRAM memory modules, has recent...

5 May 2009
10:37 GMT

Kingston and Toshiba Reportedly Planning Cobranded SSDs

Having already made its debut into the expanding market for Flash-based storage solutions, Kingston Technology is being reported to collaborate with Toshiba on one of its upcoming SSD products. According to recent reports, Toshiba, a recognized pioneer in Flash technology, is looking to outsource OEM production of so...

5 May 2009
06:36 GMT

Alzheimer's Causes Memory 'Fuzziness' Early On

A new scientific study has uncovered the fact that Alzheimer's patients find it difficult to separate important information from less important one even early in the onset of the disease. This is a very important find, as it could help researchers get a more thorough insight into how the disease acts on the huma...

4 May 2009
06:37 GMT

Patriot Announces Fusion SSDs for Higher-Performance PCs

The computer storage market has increased significantly in the past few months, with a number of new companies joining the fast growing wave of flash-based solid state drives. As technology further improves, higher-performance and more affordable SSDs are made available to customers worldwide. Such is the case of Pat...

4 May 2009
03:23 GMT

Kingston Rolls Out Mac OS X-Compatible Flash Drive

Kingston has announced the availability of its new, OS X-compatible flash drive, the DataTraveler Vault – Privacy Edition (DTVP). According to its maker, the USB flash drive is compatible with Apple Mac operating systems OS X 10.4x – 10.5x. Storage capacities range from 2GB to 32GB. Proudly unveiling the...

28 April 2009
08:57 GMT

Hynix Intros World's First 54nm 1GB DDR2 DRAM

Seoul, Korea-based Hynix Semiconductor, a leading provider of flash-based memory products, has recently announced that it has successfully developed the world's first mobile 1GB DDR2 DRAM that takes advantage of the company's new 54nm process technology. The newly announced solution will provide customers w...

27 April 2009
03:41 GMT

Memory Gets Worse with Age If You Think About It

According to a new scientific study, seniors who are in the habit of thinking that their memory will deteriorate with age are actually very likely to go through this. Researchers have determined the fact that only thinking about having a diminished memory can be sufficient enough of a reason for some elderly people t...

22 April 2009
09:10 GMT

OCZ Intros High-Performance DDR3 Kits for AM3 Platforms

OCZ Technology, a world leading provider of high-performance Flash-based memory products, has recently announced the expansion of its AMD-supporting memory lineup, with the introduction of new DDR3 kits, designed specifically for AMD's latest AM3 platform. According to the memory maker, the new DDR3 kits are mea...

14 April 2009
03:36 GMT

OCZ Delivers XPM Memory for High-End Laptops

The pace technology is growing at enables computer system vendors to provide users with some of the highest-performance portable PCs on the market. These machines are built using the latest in hardware technology, including Intel's Core 2 Extreme mobile processors and high-end memory modules, such as OCZ's ...

10 April 2009
03:39 GMT

Micron Validates DDR3 Server Memory for Intel's Nehalem Xeon CPUs

Intel's highly anticipated launch of the next-generation Nehalem-based Xeon 5500 processors has enabled a number of system vendors to roll out their latest offerings, powered by Intel's latest computing processing units. However, in order to take advantage of a high-performance server system, users require ...

9 April 2009
10:59 GMT

Evernote for iPhone 2.0 Released – Free Download

Evernote for iPhone has reached version 2.0, the app's developers have confirmed. The update to the iPhone client is the first major release to arrive in months, but, according to the team at Evernote, “it was well worth the wait.”As a post over at Evernote.com indicates, the latest update to the iPh...

2 April 2009
08:27 GMT

Scientists Try to Establish the Limits of the Brain

In a recent press release, Swedish researchers have announced that they have managed to create a mathematical model of the frontal and parietal lobes of the human brain, in a move that they trust will bring forth a new era of knowledge on the cortex, its neurons, and the interactions between them. Experts from the me...

1 April 2009
06:43 GMT

Samsung Ships First 2Gb 50nm DDR3 Memory

Back in early February, Samsung Electronics, a world leading manufacturer of high-performance memory products, announced that it had begun the mass production of its first 50nm-based GDDR5 memory chips. Approximately one month after the February announcement, the company started shipping the world's first and sm...

19 March 2009
05:11 GMT

Kingston Achieves $4 Billion Revenues in 2008

Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, has just announced its financial figures for 2008, having achieved a record 41-percent increase in total memory units shipped over the 2007 period. The company's announcement comes at a time when most corporations have recorded lower than expe...

11 March 2009
09:30 GMT

OWC Offers 8GB RAM Kits for 17-Inch MacBook Pro

Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the OWC 8GB DDR3 Memory Upgrade Kit and 4GB DDR3 Memory Upgrade Modules for Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro - Unibody model. Also available in modules and kits of up to 6GB for previous MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, OWC memory options range from 16MB and up to 32GB coveri...

5 March 2009
05:27 GMT


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