Tag: hard disk drive

IBM's Faster, Denser Memory

By Kate Greene | 04/11/2008 | 4 Comments

Researchers led by Stuart Parkin are developing a new type of memory chip that combines the benefits of magnetic hard drives and flash.

Intel's Ultrasmall Flash Hard Drive

By Kate Greene | 12/18/2007 | 7 Comments

The chip maker has announced a drive that could bring the power of desktop computers to handheld devices.

Higher-Density Data Storage

By Prachi Patel | 12/12/2007 | 2 Comments

A novel nanolaser could cram more data onto a hard disk.

Hard-Drive Advance Wins the Nobel Prize

By Kevin Bullis | 10/10/2007 | 2 Comments

Findings transformed storage and could pave the way for new devices.

A New Way to Read Hard Disks

By Prachi Patel | 09/11/2007 | 4 Comments

Researchers believe that the magneto-electric effect might be key to creating the sensors needed for ultra-high-capacity memory.

Flash Memory Moves onto the Desktop

By Kate Greene | 03/22/2007 | 4 Comments

Flash memory is moving from iPods to desktops and laptops, providing a performance boost and the potential for instant boot-ups.