Prices for enterprise SSDs and HDDs have risen significantly due to high demand for storage solutions supporting artificial intelligence infrastructure. HDD supplies are locked in by contracts until 2027, while SSD prices have increased 6.5 times over the past year.
Google has acquired corporate data and software code from the bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million, aiming to use these assets to enhance its products and AI systems. The package includes millions of emails and documents, but does not involve customers’ personal data. The deal is not yet finalized and is pending court approval.
The Brazilian company Vivix has implemented a unified data architecture, which has accelerated customer request processing, improved energy efficiency, and reduced costs. This approach supports the development of innovation and the effective use of data across all business processes.
Researchers have developed a miniature QR code on a ceramic film that can only be seen with an electron microscope. This technology opens up new possibilities for long-term and energy-efficient data storage, capable of preserving information for hundreds or even thousands of years.
A new study has revealed that the bow and arrow spread across the western part of North America about 1,400 years ago, appearing almost simultaneously in different regions. This challenges the theory of gradual diffusion and suggests that the technology was rapidly adopted thanks to cultural connections between groups.
After a prolonged period of rising prices for RAM and storage devices, the German market has recorded the first decrease in DDR5 module prices in recent months. Experts note that it is still too early to speak of a stable downward trend, but this could be a positive sign for the industry.
New hints have been found in the code and illustrations suggesting a possible release of Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2, including support for local multiplayer. An official announcement may be made in the coming months.