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Optical Chip Promises 350x Speedup Over RTX 3080 in Some Algorithms
Claims 350x the power of an RTX 3080 in some workloads.
Crowbits’ Programmable Magnetic Blocks STEM Kit Review: Build, Code and Play (Updated)
Compatible with Arduino UNO, Micro:bit, and soon Raspberry Pi, too.
Cytron Maker HAT Base Review: Low Cost Electronics Lab
At $10 this is an exceptional board for those learning electronics with the Raspberry Pi. Experienced users will also press this board into service to “hack” their HATs.
Goodbye Transistor? New Optical Switches Offer up to 1,000x Better Performance
'Optical Accelerators' ditch electricity, favoring light as an exchange medium.
Silicon Price Spike Is Latest Terrible News for Tech Prices
A lack of coal in China has led to a cut in production of the highly refined silicon used in transistors.
Motherboard and GPU Pricing Under Pressure Due to Copper Foil Shortage
Rising costs add pressure on manufacturers amid the chip supply crisis.
IDC Report: Semiconductor Market to Grow by 17.3% in 2021, Overcapacity by 2023
The semiconductor market shows no signs of slowing down.
Rare Earth Metal Pricing Skyrockets, May Result in Higher Electronics Pricing
A report on the pricing evolution for several rare earth metals indispensable in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing paints a grim picture on consumer's purchase capabilities for the future.