The world is running into a memory shortage and artificial intelligence is the reason. The rapid expansion of AI cloud computing and hyperscale data centers has triggered an unprecedented surge in demand for memory chips. Supplies can no longer keep up, and the imbalance is starting to ripple through the entire technology ecosystem. Analysts warn […]
MicroSD cards are compact but notoriously slow. M.2 SSDs deliver blazing speeds, but they’re bulkier and require enclosures. A new storage format out of China promises the best of both worlds — and it’s already making its way into the latest gaming devices. Chinese storage maker Biwin has unveiled the “Mini SSD” (also called the […]
Nearly two decades ago, Andrew Bissell was relaxing in his beachfront home near Edinburgh, contemplating his next steps after he and his wife, Susan Lang-Bissell, had sold their medical imaging startup. Faced with the prospect of either retiring or embarking on a new venture, Bissell found himself at a crossroads. “Do we retire or do […]