Micron starts sampling 16-nm flash chips for SSDs
The flash industry's race to smaller processs geometries has hit another milestone. This time, Micron says it's started sampling the industry's smallest 128Gb (16GB) MLC flash chip. The chip is fabbed using 16-nm process technology, which is finer than the 20-nm process currently used to build the firm's 128Gb dies. In fact, Micron claims the 16-nm process is the "most advanced processing node for any sampling semiconductor device."
Micron plans to bring its 16-nm, 128Gb chips into "full production" next quarter. It will feature them in a new family of solid-state drives due next year, as well. You can ...
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AMD FX-9000 chips now available through system integrators
Just over a month ago, AMD announced its FX-9000-series processors, which included the world's first chip with a peak 5GHz clock speed. Today, the FX-9000 series is finally available—but only in pre-built PCs from system integrators.
AMD tells us the FX-9590 and FX-9370, which run at 4.4GHz and 4.7GHz with peak Turbo speeds of 4.7GHz and 5GHz, respectively, can now be found in PCs from nearly a ...
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Job posting reveals plans for Linux version of CryEngine
Linux can do a lot of things, but can it run Crysis? Not without emulation. However, a job posting on the Crytek website suggests the Crysis franchise could make its way to the alternative OS. Crytek is looking for someone to "maintain Linux support for CryENGINE."
First spotted by Linux Games , the job description doesn't mention porting existing titles. Successful applicants will be charged with ...
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Apple TV service may compensate providers for commercial skipping
Apple's much-anticipated TV service may offer a unique take on skipping commercials. Instead of just allowing folks to fast-forward through advertising, the service will reportedly "compensate television networks for the lost revenue." The rumor comes from Wall Street Journal alum Jessica Lessin, who cites people (presumably more than one) who have been briefed on the matter. She adds that commercial skipping would be part of a "premium" service, suggesting Apple is pursuing a multi-tiered system.
As Lessin points out, DVRs have conditioned consumers to skipping. Any TV service that lacks commercial skipping will probably be a tough sell. But content providers have to be sold on the idea, too. Offering ...
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Acer ditches Thunderbolt, prefers USB 3.0
Thunderbolt has lost an important backer. According to CNet, Acer's newest systems won't feature the Intel interconnect . Instead, the PC maker appears to be throwing its weight behind USB 3.0. Acer representative Ruth Rosene called SuperSpeed USB ...
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