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more about #pcm more comments → szrimaging: If this is both as good as flash, but as fast as DRAM, could we seen an evolution in computing architecture? Imagine, if you will, a world where hard... more » sauceruney003: If its as fast as DRAM and won't wear out like flash memory, then it should be able to replace DRAM. Imagine being able to power down your devices an... more » kylecpcs: Intel tried to push to market a fast, new, proprietary memory format a few years back...it was called RD-RAM...and that was a cluster ef. Why would t... more » TailsNZ: I'd love to see some SSD's made from this stuff! #intelphasechangememory more » met2art: Rosa, you had me at Phase-changing memory... #intelphasechangememory more » BlueBeard: Hmmm... so, could you fill this with hot water to charge up the PCM then empty and put in your coffee? I already pre-heat my coffee cups, but they do... more » SigmundTheSeaMonster: Looks like a nautilus... more » frigg: Isn't this the same institute that invented the MP3? Seems like a good idea at first, but just wait until all coffee gets distributed as lossy dilute... more » citizen024: this is not a 'i want', its a 'I NEEEDZ NOW', my coffee cools down toooo fast. more » craig_16: Hehe, I think it's great how they call it "Phase Change Material" or PCM, when it could just as accurately be described as "Stuff That Melts". more » mikegriffin: cool! I mean hot! I mean cool. Oh shit, I just want one. more » shenanigans61: Ok, I'd be willing to pay money for this, no doubt. But dammit I just know before this gets to market some stupid ass advisor is gonna say "let's figu... more » Curves: The only way I manage to be able to drink coffee that is still even passably warm is one of those electric mug coasters, one of which is sitting on my... more » ninjajazza: awesome. who needs cancer research when scientists are working on stuff like this? more » strider_mt2k: There's a catch lurking here somewhere... I'm thinking cost of materials or toxicity or some other thing, but we'll see. more » -
#memory
Phase-Changing Memory Is Closer To The Market And Might Just Kill Flash
Phase-changing memory looks great. It's supposed to combine the non-volatile nature of flash-based memory with the fantastic speed of DRAM. Now Intel and Numonyx are teasing with advancements in stacking memory layers, news that brings denser PCM closer to markets. More » -
#gadgets
Physicists Create Perfect Coffee Mug That Keeps Perfect Temperature
Fraunhofer Institute scientists have invented The Perfect Coffee Mug: One that absorbs the heat from your beverage, making it go down to a perfect temperature, and then releasing it slowly to keep it at that exact temperature for 30 minutes. More » -
#cellphones
Samsung Blue Earth Phone: Solar Powered and Made from Water Bottes
On one hand, Samsung's upcoming Blue Earth smartphone is obnoxiously eco-hip. On the other, it resembles the Palm Pre and can run off sunlight.
