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Breakthrough in magnetic devices could make computers more powerful

Scientists have created novel ‘spintronic’ devices that could point the way for the next generation of more powerful and permanent data storage chips in computers. Physicists at the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Leeds have discovered a way to precisely control the pattern of magnetic fields in thin magnetic films, which can be used to store information. Read the rest of this entry »

Brain on chip: Nerve tissue interfaced with a computer chip

Before informational input perceived by the mammalian brain is stored in the long-term memory, it is temporarily memorised in the hippocampus. Understanding the function of the hippocampus as an important player in the memory process is a major topic of current brain research. Read the rest of this entry »

New memory technology, water + nanowires = 10 million times more space

Adding water to nanowires could create computer memory devices capable of storing 10 million times more information in the same physical space as existing drives. Read the rest of this entry »

 Water and Nanoelectronics Will Mix to Create Ultra-Dense Memory Storage Devices, Researchers Say

PHILADELPHIA  — Excessive moisture can typically wreak havoc on electronic devices, but now researchers have demonstrated that a little water can help create ultra-dense storage systems for computers and electronics. Read the rest of this entry »

USB Flash Drive with micro pump

The size of the device changes depending on the amount of data it holds. Read the rest of this entry »

OCZ Releases Drive Small Enough to Fit In Your Wallet!

Just when you think USB drives couldn’t get any smaller, they start making them thinner. OCZ announced today, the existence of a drive that is so thin, that it will fit right into your wallet! Read the rest of this entry »

Elecom MF-DU204G
The MF-DU204G is yet another USB hard disk. However it is pretty small compared to its competition. It measures only 68×30x13 mm and weights 44g. It is easy to operate as any other USB flash drive. Read the rest of this entry »

Dragon series micro hard drive
The new Cornice’s Dragon series micro hard drive will allow you to store data up to 10 Gb. Besides its storage capabilities this tiny hard drive cuts power consumption by up to 50 percent and it is patented with Cornice’s latest Crash Guard technology. You can drop it and you won’t lose any of your data.
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Fujitsu 120Gb HandyDrive
Fujitsu surprised us with a new gadget, a portable hard disk with a capacity of 120 Gb. Its price is expected to be about 218$ in Japan. The interface used for transferring data will be USB 2.0. It comes in a Aluminum case, which protects the data when it’s carried around. Read the rest of this entry »