The next version of the USB protocol has been released, and as promised, it’ll support data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps when using supported cables. That’s twice the theoretical max of USB 3.2. Now that the USB Implementers Forum has released the USB4 specification, we could start to see the first computers, tablets, phones, […]
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DDR5 memory will be up to twice as fast as DDR4
Intel and Micron may be prepping us for a world where computers use the same type of hardware for both memory and storage, but we aren’t there just yet. So get ready for DDR5 memory. The organization responsible for setting memory standards says the DDR5Â will offer twice the bandwidth and twice the density of DDR4 […]
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Lilbits (12-04-2013): Reversible USB plugs
Since the dawn of time (or at least of USB ports), folks have been struggling to insert plugs the right way up. Odds are you’ve poked the wrong end of a plug into a phone or PC at one point or another while trying to charge your device, connect a flash drive, hook up a […]
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Standardized notebook power supplies could be on the way
Taiwanese notebook manufacturers are taking the first steps toward developing a set of standards for notebook power supply units. DigiTimes reports that Acer and Asus, as well as OEMs such as Quanta, Compal, Wistron, Pegatron, and Inventec all support the idea. Between them, these companies are responsible for the production of the vast majority of […]
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Shuttle launches push for notebook motherboard standards
You know how you can replace your desktop motherboard when your PC breaks down or when you’re just ready for an upgrade? Yeah, you might be able to do that with your laptop soon, thanks to a push from Shuttle. While the company is best known for making small form factor desktops, Shuttle is getting […]