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Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
‘Mission: Impossible' IRL? Device self-destructs at push of a button
By Dean Murray A "Mission: Impossible"-style data storage device self-destructs at the push of a button. The newly-launched tech is able to delete all files contained on it, even when power is lost. It works in a similar fashion to the "Mission: Impossible" film series, where secret agent Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, listens to recorded instructions that end with "This message will self-destruct in five seconds." In the movies, the message is followed by a dramatic countdown and the playback device then destroys itself in a small burst of smoke or flames to preserve secrecy. Taiwanese firm Team Group says their P250Q SSD has a hardware destruction process that takes about 10 seconds, after which the stored data is totally unrecoverable. As well as a software wipe option, an irreversible physical hardware destruction mode sends a powerful surge of electricity directly to the SSD's NAND flash memory chips. The resulting electrical "blast" rapidly fries the memory cells, physically damaging the chips so that data cannot be recovered, even with advanced forensic tools. Designed with real-world deployment in mind, the P250Q combines dual-mode software-hardware destruction, a one-click activation button, and multi-stage LED indicators that display real-time progress. Available in storage sizes up to 2TB, the company says the product is engineered to meet the stringent security and stability requirements of military, industrial automation, and AI applications, and sets a new benchmark for data protection. Team Group said: "Moving forward, Team Group will continue to place innovation at the core of its values, delivering safer and more intelligent storage solutions tailored for global industrial and military-grade applications." The post 'Mission: Impossible' IRL? Device self-destructs at push of a button appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Gizmodo
27-06-2025
- Gizmodo
Finally, We're Seeing More Ways to Quadruple Your Switch 2's Paltry Storage
If you're like me, your hungry Switch 2's belly is already full up with a slate of launch games combined with your backlog of original Switch titles. When a growing number of games take up 60GB or more on your new handheld, you'll want to look for extra storage options. Unfortunately, every option available right now costs close to half of what you already need to spend on Nintendo's $450 handheld console. The Switch 2 only accepts microSD Express cards, not stock-standard microSD. Express-level cards first debuted in 2023 to enable faster write speeds. For cameras, this meant images would load onto the card much faster after you press the shutter button. For gaming, the cards write faster, but they also read quicker as well. When games take up more storage space, being able to load that data faster matters. Fellow memory card maker Lexar announced the first 1TB microSD Express card back in April. That card cost $200 and had 900MB/s read and 600MB/s write speeds. GameStop also sells a 1TB card for $190. UK-based company Team Group, which makes memory cards and SSDs, dropped details about its Apex SD7.1 microSD Express with a standout 1TB of storage. That's four times the amount of space you get with the Switch 2, and it seems extra enticing until you realize there's no word about when it will be available and little to hint about how much it will cost. Team Group's Apex card has read and write speeds of up to 800MB/s and 700MB/s, respectively. Such a card would technically be able to handle 16 60GB games or 45 games the size of Mario Kart World. These newfangled microSD Express cards can plug into older handhelds, but you won't see the same read and write speeds on devices that normally support base microSD. Older full-size SD Cards with the SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) standard with storage options up to 2TB max out at around 300 MB/s read speeds. You don't have to look too far in the past to see how the cost might scale on such a new form of flash storage. The first 1TB microSD card from SanDisk cost $450 at launch in spring 2019. That's as much as a Switch 2 today. Prices slipped fast once more manufacturers jumped on the 1TB train, and today you can grab that same SanDisk card for under $90. Currently, you can get a Nintendo-branded 256GB Samsung microSD Express card with a little Mario 'M' for $60. A 512GB ONN card also goes for $60, but that's currently sold out on sites like Walmart. Pricing doesn't scale linearly, but with more cards available, the cost of 1TB Express-level cards could come down at a relatively fast pace. Nintendo was very excited to tell the world the Switch 2 had eight times the amount of storage capacity of the original Switch. However, all that means is the sequel handheld has a bare 256GB to hold your mountain of games. Games like Street Fighter VI ask for 48.3 GB, while Split Fiction demands a full 73GB. What compounds this issue is the number of launch titles that don't exist on Nintendo's game cards. Games can come in three different digital formats: either as digital download only, as a code-in-a-box, or as a game-key card. The latter is a physical card that essentially acts as a code to download the game from Nintendo's eShop. You can't play the game without the card inserted into the Switch 2. Older microSD cards have completely different pin configurations, and they aren't compatible with the Switch 2. MicroSD Express can use two more modern standards of interfacing with devices, including PCI Express or NVM Express, which allow for faster speeds than the microSD card interface. Still, if you're installing your games on your system, you should look to fill up your internal storage first. Tests of load speeds on Mario Kart World show that the game loads three seconds faster through internal storage than through a microSD Express card. The Lexar card with the highest storage space played catch-up with the smaller Samsung and SanDisk cards. Coming up last was the flash storage on the physical game card. I would sacrifice slightly faster load times for the sake of actually owning the games I play, but if you play on Switch 2, you may not have the choice.
See - Sada Elbalad
13-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Armenia to Launch $500M AI Factory with NVIDIA
By Ahmad El-Assasy In a bold step toward becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence, Armenia has announced the construction of a $500 million AI factory in partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA, investment group Firebird, and Team Group. The facility, set to be the largest AI initiative in the region, is scheduled to begin operations by 2026. Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan described the initiative as a 'historic leap' for Armenia, positioning the country as a key innovator in the global AI revolution. 'This is not just progress — it's a transformative leap. Armenia is stepping into the global AI revolution as a creator, builder, and leader,' Hayrapetyan said. A Regional AI Powerhouse The AI facility will be equipped with thousands of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs and backed by over 100 megawatts of infrastructure power, making it one of the most advanced in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. More than just a data center, the project will serve as a comprehensive AI research, education, and innovation hub, empowering Armenian engineers, scientists, and students to drive digital transformation at home. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated: 'AI factories are the infrastructure of the 21st century. Our collaboration with Armenia will help build critical capabilities and unlock new economic and technological opportunities across the region.' Creating Jobs and Driving Innovation The project is expected to create thousands of high-skill jobs, attract foreign investment, and reverse the brain drain trend by providing local opportunities for Armenia's brightest minds. The Armenian government sees this as a strategic investment in long-term prosperity. Firebird co-founder and CEO Razmig Hovaghimian called it a 'launchpad for innovation': 'From Armenia to the world, we're building a platform for robotics, science, and AI development in partnership with top global universities.' Team Group, which runs Armenia's national telecom operator "Team Telecom Armenia" and is a stakeholder in Georgia's SkyTel, will provide the digital infrastructure and expertise needed to bring the project to life. 'This is a testament to Armenia's potential to become a regional leader in information technology and AI,' said Team Group co-founder Alexander Yesayan. Global Partnerships, Local Impact The Aviean Foundation, led by Noubar Afeyan, CEO of Flagship Pioneering, will also join as a founding investor and strategic advisor to Firebird. Afeyan emphasized the need for long-term global collaboration in making Armenia a visible player in the AI ecosystem. U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien welcomed the initiative: 'We are excited about the potential for U.S. AI and tech exports to accelerate Armenia's innovation economy. Companies like NVIDIA are ideal partners for Armenia's transformation.' This landmark project reflects a strong synergy between government policy, private tech leadership, and global cooperation — all aimed at establishing Armenia as a vital AI and digital hub in the region. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The 3rd China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is now recruiting
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with ASEAN Secretariat, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China will host the 3rd China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Recently, the organizing committee of the competition, together with TusStar Malaysia,has successively conducted multiple promotional events and competitions in ASEAN countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, receiving enthusiastic responses from universities, innovation institutions, and science parks. Welcome to join this international competition, showcase your entrepreneurial talent, and win generous prizes and honors! Reason Authoritative Endorsement: A national-level competition that bridges innovative resources between China and ASEAN. Substantial Incentives: Total prize exceeding with RMB 500,000. Global Exposure: Winning projects will gain international media spotlight, investment matchmaking, and support for market entry in ASEAN. Fields The Competition focuses on green and low-carbon technologies, as well as AI+ innovations across various fields, including but not limited to: energy conservation and environmental protection, new energy, new energy vehicles, new materials, carbon neutrality technologies, circular economy, and more. Awards Awards for Team Group A total of the 6 entries will be awarded prizes and certificates of honor, namely 1 first prize with an award of RMB 50,000, 2 second prizes with RMB 30,000 each, and 3 third prizes with RMB 10,000 each. Awards for Enterprise Group A total of the 6 entries will be awarded prizes and certificates of honor, namely 1 first prize with an award of RMB 50,000, 2 second prizes with RMB 30,000 each, and 3 third prizes with RMB 10,000 each. Creativity Star A total of the 8 entries from Team Group and Enterprise Group ranked 13th to 20th in the Final will be awarded prizes and certificates of honor, with an award of RMB 4,000 each. Cooperation Star A total of the top 8 entries from Team Group or Enterprise Group that do not advance to the Final, while demonstrating China-ASEAN cooperation, will be awarded prizes and certificates of honor, with an award of RMB 4,000 each. Participation Method： You may find more information and download registration form through the following link: Please send all the registration materials to the mailbox caiec2022@ (CC:caiecserviceteam@ The Final of the competition will be held tentatively in July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia From Startup to Success, the competition will provide you with comprehensive support and opportunities to showcase your talents. Take Your Business to the Next Level. Seize the Opportunity and Register Now! View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TusStar Sign in to access your portfolio
