Samsung ships first 3D vertical NAND flash, defies memory scaling limits

Samsung ships first 3D vertical NAND flash, defies memory scaling limits

Samsung Starts Mass Producing Industry's First 3D Vertical NAND Flash
Represents a breakthrough in overcoming NAND scaling limit; ushers in new 3D memory era
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry's first three-dimensional (3D) Vertical NAND (V-NAND) flash memory, which breaks through the current scaling limit for existing NAND flash technology. Achieving gains in performance and area ratio, the new 3D V-NAND will be used for a wide range of consumer electronics and enterprise applications, including embedded NAND storage and solid state drives (SSDs).
"Following the world's first mass production of 3D Vertical NAND, we will continue to introduce 3D V-NAND products with improved performance and higher density, which will contribute to further growth of the global memory industry."
Samsung's new V-NAND offers a 128 gigabit (Gb) density in a single chip, utilizing the company's proprietary vertical cell structure based on 3D Charge Trap Flash (CTF) technology and vertical interconnect process technology to link the 3D cell array. By applying both of these technologies, Samsung's 3D V-NAND is able to provide over twice the scaling of 20nm-class* planar NAND flash.

"The new 3D V-NAND flash technology is the result of our employees' years of efforts to push beyond conventional ways of thinking and pursue much more innovative approaches in overcoming limitations in the design of memory semiconductor technology," said Jeong-Hyuk Choi, senior vice president, flash product & technology, Samsung Electronics. "Following the world's first mass production of 3D Vertical NAND, we will continue to introduce 3D V-NAND products with improved performance and higher density, which will contribute to further growth of the global memory industry."

For the past 40 years, conventional flash memory has been based on planar structures that make use of floating gates. As manufacturing process technology has proceeded to the 10nm-class* and beyond, concern for a scaling limit arose, due to the cell-to-cell interference that causes a trade-off in the reliability of NAND flash products. This also led to added development time and costs.
Samsung's new V-NAND solves such technical challenges by achieving new levels of innovation in circuits, structure and the manufacturing process through which a vertical stacking of planar cell layers for a new 3D structure has been successfully developed. To do this, Samsung revamped its CTF architecture, which was first developed in 2006. In Samsung's CTF-based NAND flash architecture, an electric charge is temporarily placed in a holding chamber of the non-conductive layer of flash that is composed of silicon nitride (SiN), instead of using a floating gate to prevent interference between neighboring cells.

By making this CTF layer three-dimensional, the reliability and speed of the NAND memory have improved sharply. The new 3D V-NAND shows not only an increase of a minimum of 2X to a maximum 10X higher reliability, but also twice the write performance over conventional 10nm-class floating gate NAND flash memory.

Also, one of the most important technological achievements of the new Samsung V-NAND is that the company's proprietary vertical interconnect process technology can stack as many as 24 cell layers vertically, using special etching technology that connects the layers electronically by punching holes from the highest layer to the bottom. With the new vertical structure, Samsung can enable higher density NAND flash memory products by increasing the 3D cell layers without having to continue planar scaling, which has become incredibly difficult to achieve.

After nearly 10 years of research on 3D Vertical NAND, Samsung now has more than 300 patent-pending 3D memory technologies worldwide. With the industry's first completely functional 3D Vertical NAND memory, Samsung has strengthened its competitiveness in the memory industry as well as set the foundation for more advanced products including one terabit (Tb) NAND flash, while setting a faster pace for industry growth.

According to IHS iSuppli, the global NAND flash memory market is expected to reach approximately US $30.8 billion in revenues by the end of 2016, from approximately US $23.6 billion in 2013 with a CAGR of 11 percent, in leading growth of the entire memory industry.

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Apple iOS 7 Bata 4 with BiometricKitUI

Apple appears to be prepping its next-generation iPhone with a fingerprint sensor.
Developer Hamza Sood tweeted the news on Monday, revealing that iOS 7 beta 4 includes a fingerprint sensor on the home button.

Sood posted a screenshot of the new "BiometricKitUI" folder (below), which contains code meant for users who've enabled iOS VoiceOver. The text inside indicates that a biometric sensor will be embedded into the phone's Home button.

According to an unnamed 9to5Mac source, the user interface for the fingerprint scanning system is complete; the technology is reportedly intended to help unlock the phone. It is unclear, however, whether the function will also be used for a rumored Apple payment system or be integrated into Passbook or other built-in apps.


Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Don't ditch your Android phone just yet — not all beta features make it to the final product, which will be released this fall.
Cupertino unveiled iOS 7 during last month's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), calling it "the biggest change to iOS since the iPhone." New details include flatter icons, a lock-screen-accessible notification center, and multi-tasking for all apps, among other updates to Siri, the camera, and iTunes.
Previous beta versions of iOS 7 have included iPad support and message upgrades.
Apple remains tight-lipped about upcoming hardware. However, an image floating around Chinese websites suggests the rumored low-cost iPhone might be known as the iPhone 5C. A labor report out of China yesterday, meanwhile, also tipped a cheaper iPhone.
These rumors come amidst reports that Apple is conducting in-house testing of larger iPhone and iPad screens, as well as the possibility of an iPhone launch delay due to the switch to a larger phone display.



Source: PC  MAG

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Superman memory crystal: 5D nano-glass

Superman memory crystal: 5D nano-glass

to preserve data for million years.

A research group in Britain has recorded data into a crystal of nanostructured glass. This future storage with practically unlimited lifetime and capacity exceeding Blu-Ray’s by 2,800 times might save civilization’s data for aliens if humankind is gone.
A group of scientists from University of Southampton has developed a ‘five-dimensional’ optical memory, having experimentally proven a possibility of recording data into nanostructured glass using a high speed (femtosecond) laser, which creates self-assembled nanostructures in fused quartz.

The creators of 5D memory has dubbed their invention ‘Superman memory crystal’, following the ‘memory crystals’ used in a number of movies featuring the superhero.

The method is called 5D because in addition to the three dimensional position of these nanostructures their refraction and polarization characteristics work as two additional parameters.

The newly-developed storage promises unprecedented data capacity of 360 Terabyte for a DVD-sized disc. The maximum capacity of a latest generation quad-layer Blu-Ray DVD is “only” 128 Gigabytes. The largest heat-assisted magnetic recording hard drive (HAMR), yet to be commercially produced, will have about 20 terabytes per disc.

Glass storage could preserve data for millions of years whereas a DVD guarantees only about seven years of faultless playback.

The nanostructured glass remains stable if exposed to temperatures up to 1,000°C.

“We are developing a very stable and safe form of portable memory using glass, which could be highly useful for organizations with big archives. At the moment companies have to back up their archives every five to ten years because hard-drive memory has a relatively short lifespan,” said the head of the project Jingyu Zhang, pointing out that museums and national archives with their huge numbers of documents are going to be the first to benefit.
A joint project of University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and Eindhoven University of Technology has presented ‘5D Data Storage by Ultrafast Laser Nanostructuring in Glass’ report at the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO’13) in San Jose, California.
The ORC’s physical optoelectronics group supervisor Prof. Peter G. Kazansky, follower of the Nobel Prize laureate for the invention of laser, Aleksandr Prokhorov, shared that “It is thrilling to think that we have created the first document which will likely survive the human race. This technology can secure the last evidence of civilization: all we’ve learnt will not be forgotten.”

 Source:http://rt.com/news/5d-nanostructured-glass-optical-memory-941/

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Minions Addict

 I start collecting  Minion toys in fastfood (Mcdo)   because  Kyle like them and he is serious when watching them.  They are like  a troll evil  hahaha epic evil wanna be. The way they speak was funny is like Kyle speak the same word  banana  nana  (walana)   nana  stock on mcdo to bad.

They compare pnoy to them hahaha on facebook  much for being a socio-political analyst.

STATE OF THE MINIONS ADDRESS  

 (SOMA)

seriously...

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Mobile phone scams Alert - Mobile Fraud

Guys, please read this carefully.
This might be of help.
Just be on the alert always for safety's sake!

Scams that come to you on your mobile can be difficult to recognise. They might come from somebody who talks as if they know you; they might come through a 'missed call' from an unknown number that you redial; or they might be upfront about what they are promoting, but have hidden charges.
You might be offered free or cheap ring tones, or the chance to win fantastic prizes.
When you reply to these messages or calls, you may find yourself disappointed in the product or signed up to a service you don't want or cannot stop. You could be left facing a huge phone bill.
If you receive a missed call or text message from an unknown number, the best thing to do is to delete the message or ignore the call.
Always do your homework before you agree to any offer you receive over your mobile and never agree to any offer that you are not completely sure about.

Ring tone scams

Misleading offers for ‘free’ or cheap ring tones that end up being a subscription or premium rate service.

Free Games  App scams

Misleading offers for ‘free’ or cheap App  or Games that end up being a subscription or premium rate service.

Missed calls & text messages from unknown numbers

Missed calls that can lead to premium rate charges. Mysterious text messages that can cost a lot of money if your reply to them.

SMS competition & trivia scams

You are encouraged to enter a competition or trivia contest over SMS for a great prize – but misled about your chances or how much it will cost to take part.

Recorded message scams

The number you’re asked to call back may be a recorded message telling you that you’ve won a prize, and giving you another number to call to ‘claim’ it. But this second number may be a premium rate one. Also, your prize may be nothing more than a ring tone subscription - which can also be a fraud.

Similar scams:

Unexpected 'prizes'

Unexpected prizes that need you to send money to claim—you may never receive the prize or it may not be what you expected.

Missed call scams 
Your phone registers a missed call. You don’t recognise the number so you call it back. Most of the time the call will be perfectly above board, but you may be redirected to a premium rate service which can cost up to £15 per call.

Recently  Anonymous  call  

 +375602605281,

+37127913091  

+346-592-85164

+371-243-20802

+359-900-69490
+224-705-00002

+371-810-31009 or any number

starting from +375, +371 number one ring & hang up.

other  are +65    
+546804744274

If you call back it's one of those Numbers that are charged 15-30 RS & amp; they can copy your contact list in 3 sec & amp; if u have bank or credit card details on your phone, they can copy that too. +375 is from Belarus.. 371 is code for Latvia.

DON'T ANSWER OR CALL BACK.
Please SHARE with and FORWARD to your friends and family.

DO NOT post your mobile phone in public social.

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Balut vendor turns himself into web developer

Balut vendor turns himself into web developer

One of the real-life heroes who took the spotlight in the recent State of the Nation Address of Pres. Benigno Aquino III once roamed the streets of Rizal vending balut (fertilized duck embryo).

Emerson Paguia tried various odd jobs, but what he earned was not enough to fend for his family.

“I was willing to take on any type of job. I didn’t want to be idle,” he said. For additional income, Paguia sold balut at night. The little money he earned from it was used to help him with his daily expenses.

“I finished high school, and I heard that some call center companies accept high school students, but I realized that my weak communication skills would not afford me to land in such a job,” he said.

Paguia, who is in his late 20s, knew he was also keen on technical matters and wanted to pursue training in a course related to information technology.

Although financially hard up, he always saved a few pesos for a trip to the internet shop to look for job openings and training opportunities. That was when he chanced upon the announcement for a web development scholarship while surfing online.

The training was under the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) of Tesda in partnership with computer school Informatics.

“The information on the website said they will give us training on data programming and PHP server site encryption. It’s one course I want to specialize on, but the free website tutorial were not very helpful,” Paguia said.

Getting in the training was not the end of Paguia’s woes. The challenges of sustaining and attending his classes were not an easy task. Money was again the problem.

To save on transportation expenses, he sometimes walked to the Informatics College at Eastwood in Quezon City. It was no easy feat as he lived in Angono, Rizal, or a three-hour walk.

After class, he continued selling balut to get by. He said it was difficult, but he knew the scholarship was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity he should not let slip away. Each day in school was a step closer to his dreams, Paguia said.

After completing the program, he emerged as one of the top scholars in the class. Discovering his potential, Informatics immediately hired him in its Web development team.

Paguia is now embarking on his first big IT project — the school’s online student portal.

He has since left the streets and has retired his balut basket, but always mindful that this represents his humble beginnings.

source:  http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/319603/scitech/technology/balut-vendor-turns-himself-into-web-developer 

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CHANGE.ORG - online petition platform

Check this out!!    New way of protest, rally ,petition online, Over  196 countries , 199,009,651 signatures, Thousands of victories.

This is cool I guest than street rally.. :P  more effect  because   over 196 countries will see your petition and sign.
 

How it works

Start a petition to change anything

Ask friends to sign and spread the word

Win your campaign like thousands of others

 Sign Up and log -in @  http://www.change.org/en-GB

Every day, Change.org members win people-powered campaigns for social change

 

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How To Change Facebook Template

Facebook  change its template  defending on user   language or country settings. If  you  don't like this template   default English   template  you can change it. 

In the New English Template all Notification , Message, Friends are both in the Right side.

How to change Facebook Template
1.  Click the Gear  icon open the account setting

2. In General Account Setting  edit Language  then choose  after that few seconds  your page change.

If  you want to return to this old Facebook template  choose  English India

Changing Language  affect your Facebook Template .


-blogmytuts

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SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard

 SteelSeries Apex is designed to give you everything you want and more. With sleek lines and style, the Apex leaves nothing to be desired. Enjoy 88 more ways to win with 22 macro keys each capable of up to 4 macro layers. SteelSeries ActiveZone lighting delivers 5 independent color zones, each capable of 16.8 millions colors for style and function. Set unique colors for each of your macro layers enabling you to not only recognize your current layer faster, but also locate groups of keys with ease. The Apex also includes a few extras like integrated USB hub, independent media keys, and a braided nylon cable. 

 

Overview

- Low profile keys for great feel with short travel distance and fast response time
- Ergonomically elevated F and macro keys
- Media Controls
- 1000 Hz polling rate
- 1ms response time
- Anti ghosting (10 N-key rollover)
- SteelSeries Engine drives everything including illumination, macros, and profiles
- Zone Lighting (4 zones plus edges, Multi color, Variable Intensity LEDs)
- Macro keys on the side and top (4 layers – 20keys)

Details

The Apex claims to feature the World’s fastest response times on a gaming keyboard, and has 16.8 million color options with Active-Zone illumination for complete control. Design-wise, the Apex looks like the bomb! It’s design gives you both the look you want in a keyboard and also, the functionality you need from it.

• Raised macro-keys along the top and left side, which provide faster and more precise macro-combinations.
• The addition of two small tactile bumps on the W-key to provide a faster return to WASD.
• Superior anti-ghosting that supports simultaneous key presses in 20 of the most used gaming keys on the Apex and Apex [RAW}.
• An enlarged space bar and added directional keys that support features that improve comfort and reaction time.
• A SteelSeries key that allows the user to easily adjust brightness and disable the Windows key with no software required.
• Two swappable feet that allow the user to adjust the keyboard’s angle to what is most comfortable.

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Lernstift -digital pen that can check for spelling mistakes in handwriting

Lernstift - SMART PEN................

Now, smart pen that vibrates when you make spelling error.

A pair of German inventors have created a digital pen that can check for spelling mistakes in handwriting.

The Lernstift, which is German for learning pen, has a built-in sensor that recognises writing movements and tracks the shape of the letters to recognise words. It then vibrates when a mistake is made.

Lernstift is a regular pen with real ink or you can change it to a pencil, but inside is a special motion sensor and a small battery-powered Linux computer with a WiFi chip.

Together those parts allow the pen to recognize specific movements, letter shapes and know a wide assortment of words. If it senses bad letter formation or messy handwriting, it will vibrate.

Users can choose between two functions:
Calligraphy Mode - pointing out flaws of form and legibility
or
Orthography Mode - recognizing words and comparing the word to a language database.

 Lernstift also has Wi-Fi built-in and the pen can be connected a smartphone or PC to upload written texts online, share them on social networks or take part in writing training.

 Visit  http://www.lernstift.com/index_en.html   for more info.

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Made of Bamboo ( made in the Philippines )

 We all know   Pinoy built their  homes with bamboo  and some accessories   now  Pinoy found new products can be made of Bamboo.

 "LoudBasstard Bamboo Speaker"

Speaker made of bamboo \m/  made in the Philippines

This speaker system can be used with any smartphone, the environment-friendly because it is made with bamboo, does not have any electrical component and therefore do not need electricity to amplify the sound.

Visit their page @  https://www.facebook.com/loudbasstardTM
 Visit their website @  http://www.loudbasstard.com/

 "Bambike "

 KAWAYANTECH was formed in 2009, when a group by alumni members of the University of the Philippines Mountaineers (U.P. Mountaineers/UPM), participated in the workshop and produced its first bamboo bike as taught by Craig Calfee. 

The select species of bamboo that  are at least as strong as steel in tensile strength and have higher strength-to-weight ratios.
Bamboo bike frames have been  tested for durability, crash worthiness and stiffness. They are certified to the toughest standards.
Visit their Page  @  :  https://www.facebook.com/Kawayantechbamboobikes
Visit their Website @   :   http://bambike.com/

This product  amazingly hit the  market  on the web

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