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Samsung introduces the first 128GB CXL 2.0 DRAM
Samsung has unveiled the first 128GB CXL DRAM, which supports CXL 2.0. It uses Memory pooling technology to allow the full capacity of the CXL memory to be used without any free areas.
CXL (Compute Express Link) DRAM can co-exist with the main DRAM to expand bandwidth and capacity, so it is attracting attention in the next-generation computing market that requires high-speed data processing such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Samsung CXL 2.0 DRAM supports PCIe 5.0 (x 8 lanes) and provides 35Gb/s bandwidth. The PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed interface standard that overcomes the performance limitations of existing SATA transmission speeds.
CXL 2.0 DRAM uses the industry’s first memory pooling function that binds multiple CXL memory on a server platform to form a pool, allowing multiple hosts to partition and use memory from the pool as needed.
If customers implement this technology in their data centers, memory can be used more efficiently, thereby reducing server operating costs. Furthermore, the virtuous cycle structure is expected to continue, such as the reinvestment of lower operating costs in memory for servers.
The Korean tech giant plans to mass-produce CXL 2.0 DRAM this year and timely launch products of various capacities according to the needs of the next-generation computing market, thereby becoming part of the CXL ecosystem.
Back in May 2022, Samsung Electronics was the world’s first to develop CXL 1.1-based CXL DRAM and the company has developed a 128GB DRAM that supports CXL 2.0 within a year, ushering in the era of next-generation memory commercialization.
The head of the new business planning team at Samsung Electronics’ memory division, Choi Jang-Seok said,
“Samsung Electronics is leading CXL technology as a member of the Board of Directors (BoD) of the CXL Consortium. With this, we will further expand the CXL ecosystem.”
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S24 FE. The company’s latest Fan Edition will be available for order starting October 3, in the Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, and Yellow colors.
The new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE packs pro-grade hardware and Galaxy AI capabilities. There are many striking upgrades that make it comparable to the Galaxy S24 flagship.
Apple just launched the iPhone 16 after Google’s Pixel 9 unveiling. The Galaxy S24 FE can’t be considered non-flagship, thanks to Samsung’s approach to bring massive upgrades.
The smartphone sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and Vision Booster.
The handset comes with a 12MP ultrawide, a 50MP primary, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, it has a 10MP camera that resists inside the Infinity-O cutout.
Samsung confirms the Exynos 2400e processor that is made using 4nm process tech. Three storage configurations will be available for purchase including 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB – all paired with 8GB RAM.
It has a 4700mAh battery, which can be charged up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25W adapter. It also features fast wireless charging and wireless powershare features.
It boots Android 14-based One UI 6.1, bringing all the amazing bells and whistles of the new OS. Surprisingly, it is supported by seven years of OS and security updates so it won’t miss out on new features.
It is a 5G-supported smartphone that also has WiFi 6E technology. Security features include Auto Blocker, Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault, Samsung Knox Matrix, and Passkey.
As leaked earlier, the Galaxy S24 FE costs $649 for 128GB and $709 for 256GB variant in the US. You can get up to $400 instant trade-in credit apart from Education, Govt and Military offers.
The new Tesla wireless portable charger is the ultimate solution for Samsung and Apple devices. The famous EV firm introduced a new wireless charger for mobile devices – available for purchase in the US for $95.
The new Tesla product is available across the US and Canada, costing $95 and $120, respectively. Nevertheless, the new Wireless Portable Charger cannot be shipped to Puerto Rico, Alaska, the Virgin Islands, or Hawaii.
Flagship Samsung and Apple devices support Qi-enabled charging solutions. Both firms have a pretty useful array of wireless chargers. Tesla’s charger comes as a unique solution, providing a wireless output of up to 15W.
Tesla wireless portable charger lets you charge up to two devices at the same time. It supports QI-enabled devices including phones and earbuds. Tesla’s charging solution is lightweight and powerful with an Alcantara suede base.
Its magnetic, hinged design allows devices to stand up while charging for easy use with indicator lights to show your state of charge. It also has an integrated USB-C charging cable so you can charge your devices while on the go.
The company notes that the Wireless Portable Charger can be recharged using Tesla’s charging pad or the USB-C output. It features a 5000mAh battery capacity, doubling as a battery pack for urgent mobile charging needs.
Key features:
- Magnetic, wireless charging
- 5000mAH battery capacity
- 5V/3A max simultaneous output
- Charges up to 2 devices at once
- USB-C output
- USB-C integrated cable
- Wireless receiver for charging in your Tesla
Samsung Galaxy S25 series could use Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Qualcomm apparently renamed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to Snapdragon 8 Elite. It comes as the second segment is renamed within three years.
It is heavily inspired by Qualcomm’s recently released Snapdragon X Elite. As the Oryon CPU is expanding to mobile AP, the naming scheme is also altered. The processor is set to power most of the Android flagships coming in the next few months.
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 888 chip in December 2022. The company later debuted Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 as a successor to the Snapdragon 888. Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 was also launched in mid-term for select flagships.
The US chip giant continued its naming strategy till last year. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 powers various 2024 flagship phones. However, the successor won’t be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as a rename to Snapdragon 8 Elite is almost confirmed.
Snapdragon X Elite is the most powerful, intelligent, and efficient processor ever created for Windows in its class. It’s packed with intelligent AI capabilities to offer cutting-edge responsiveness, seamless multi-tasking, and more.
Recently, an alleged Galaxy S25 Ultra appeared on Geekbench with the upcoming Snapdragon chip. The device scored 3,069 points in the single-core CPU performance test and 9,080 points in the multi-core CPU performance test.
Later on, an overclocked version was also benchmarked with the Global S25 Ultra model. It features two cores clocked at 4.47GHz and six cores clocked at 3.53GHz. The scores were 3011 and 9706 in single-core and multi-core, respectively.