RAM temporarily stores data a processor needs quick access to, using capacitors that lose their charge once power is cut, unlike ROM which retains data permanently. TrendForce reports that DRAM contract prices jumped 90 to 95 percent quarter-over-quarter in early 2025, driven largely by AI data center buildouts such as NVIDIA's proposed $100 billion investment with OpenAI for 10 gigawatts of capacity. Micron also shut down its consumer-focused Crucial brand in February to prioritize higher-margin AI data center business.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-10
BJ, an independent builder, has created the Retro Song Bird, a device resembling a Game Boy cartridge reader that plays only the music and sound effects stored on Game Boy cartridges rather than the games themselves. It includes a built-in speaker, stereo line-out for external audio equipment, and USB audio streaming of each of the Game Boy's four sound channels, plus the ability to back up ROMs, save data, and export music as WAV files. Only a handful of prototypes exist currently, and the device is not yet for sale.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-08
A new method called hot flashing enables users to replace BIOS chips while the system remains powered on. This process involves swapping the BIOS chip during operation to restore or update the BIOS without shutting down the computer. The technique aims to provide a faster recovery option for corrupted BIOS situations.
archive.techarp.com
· 2026-10-03
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