Silicon oxide circuits break barrier: Nanocrystal conductors could lead to massive, robust 3-D storage
20:43 31-08-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Scientists have created the first two-terminal memory chips that use only silicon, one of the most common substances on the planet, in a way that should be easily adaptable to nanoelectronic manufacturing techniques and promises to extend the limits of miniaturization subject to Moore's Law.
New: Gmail Priority Inbox, to unclutter your email
16:49 31-08-2010; source: www.topix.com
The Gmail enhancements continue to come fast and furious. Shortly after unveiling Gmail voice calling, Google has now released a feature designed to manage your email "bacn" (not spam). It's called Priority Inbox.
Super ALICE ushers in a new wonderland of green computing
15:43 31-08-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
ALICE, the University of Leicester’s new ‘green’ supercomputer, has been put into operation. The University is aiming to make the £2.2 million facility the most energy efficient in the sector.
Location determines social network influence, study finds; Number of connections less important than proximity to core
04:43 31-08-2010; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A team of researchers has shed new light on the way that information and infectious diseases proliferate across complex networks. They report that, contrary to conventional wisdom, persons with the most connections are not necessarily the best spreaders.
BlackBerry services in India see two-month stay of execution
21:49 30-08-2010; source: www.topix.com
RIM has received a two-month stay of execution in India. With over 1 million users in its fastest growing market, one of its fastest growing markets, RIM has submitted a proposal to the India government, which said it would study and test the idea for two months.
Intel to acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions division for $1.4B
17:49 30-08-2010; source: www.topix.com
In a move that's one definitely targeting a greater presence in mobile devices, Intel has purchased Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions business for approximately $1.4 billion.
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