Data Storage

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  DNA Cassette Tapes Could Transform the Future of Digital Storage

  Researchers in China have developed a DNA “cassette tape” that stores data at densities far beyond current drives. By encoding digital files into DNA strands embedded on tape, the system allows compact, sustainable archival storage. A 100-meter DNA tape could hold 36 petabytes, reshaping the future of data centers.

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  Google To Obey South Korean Order To Blur Satellite Images On Maps

  Google said on Tuesday that it would comply with the South Korean government's demand to blur sensitive satellite images on its mapping services, paving the way for the US tech giant to compete better with local navigation platforms.

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  Market Recovers as Bitcoin, Ethereum See ETF Inflows

  Bitcoin and Ethereum stabilised on Wednesday, after ETF inflows ended a six-day outflow streak. According to CoinSwitch, BTC funds saw $250 million in inflows, while Mudrex’s Edul Patel noted that ETH withdrawals into cold storage reduced sell pressure. Altcoins, including Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, also gained. The US Commerce Department further...

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  32,000 Faulty Cameras, 15,000 Missing: Delhi's CCTV Network Under Scrutiny

  The Delhi government is set to launch a comprehensive technical audit of the city's vast CCTV surveillance network amid growing concerns over faulty implementation and equipment failures in a flagship project initiated by the previous administration.

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  Korean Scientists Develop Memory Device That Vanishes In Water

  The device successfully retained stored data for more than 10,000 seconds and distinguished between On and Off states over one million cycles.

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  This AI Tech Catches Shoplifters Before They Even Steal Anything

  Veesion claims its system does not require the use of biometrics or the storage of personal data to pinpoint potential shoplifters.

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  Google Raises Minimum RAM and Memory Specifications for Android Smartphones

  Google is increasing the minimum hardware specs for Android phones shipping with Google Mobile Services. New devices must now be equipped with more RAM and storage to ship with the Google Play Store and Play Services. While these specifications are well below most existing entry-level offerings, the update also enforces support for emergency contac...

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  Apple Appealing Against UK 'Back Door' Order, Tribunal Confirms

  Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems. Apple believes that once created, this o-called backdoor could be exploited by hackers in addition to governments, a sentiment echoed by security experts.

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  New Study Challenges Claims of Vast Underground Water on Mars

  Mars’ water history remains a mystery as new research questions the claim that vast amounts of water are stored beneath its surface. A study led by Bruce Jakosky argues that previous estimates of Mars’ mid-crust being saturated with liquid water may be inaccurate. The findings challenge earlier interpretations of seismic data from NASA’s InSi...

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  Apple Appeals to Overturn UK Order to Remove Advanced Data Protection: Report

  Apple has appealed a British government order to create a "back door" in its most secure cloud storage systems. FT said Apple appealed against the order last month around the same time as it withdrew ADP from the UK, rather than comply with the technical capability notice it received from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in January.

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  US Examining Whether UK's Encryption Demand on Apple Broke Data Treaty

  In a letter dated February 25 to two US lawmakers, Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, said the US is examining whether the UK government had violated the CLOUD Act, which bars it from issuing demands for the data of US citizens and vice versa.

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  Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From UK After Backdoor Order

  Apple is discontinuing its most advanced encrypted security feature, Advanced Data Protection, for new users in the UK. This follows a government order to create a backdoor for user data access. This optional feature provides end-to-end encryption for a range of user data, including iCloud storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes,...

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  Elon Musk's Starlink Reportedly Submits Formal Acceptance of Licence Norms, Could Launch in India Soon

  Starlink has reportedly accepted the security and data storage requirements mandated by the Indian government for satellite broadband providers, aiming to launch services in India. The satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively. Elon Musk-led Starlink will compete with providers like Reliance's JioSpaceFiber, Airtel, and Amazon Kuiper, w...

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  New Soil Carbon Measurement Method Could Boost Trust in Carbon Credit Markets

  Direct soil carbon measurement is being explored as a more accurate method for verifying carbon storage in agriculture. Unlike predictive models, which can be unreliable, this method provides solid data that improves carbon credit market trust. A recent study showed how direct measurements could scale cost-effectively across large areas, supporting...

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  Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use

  Researchers at Virginia Tech have applied algebraic geometry to improve energy efficiency in data centres. By using advanced polynomials and error-correcting codes, they have developed a new method for data storage and retrieval that reduces the need for excessive data replication and energy-intensive searching. This approach helps address the grow...