Technobabble #2: New Type of Computer Memory and Mobile Craziness

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL), formerly a division of Motorola, has released a new type of computer memory, MRAM or Magnetic RAM, which is much faster than conventional memory, and can hold information after power is turned off. Because of this, MRAM might be used in cell phones and cameras.

The only draw back is that MRAM is currently about 1,000 times more expensive the DRAM (Dynamic RAM) currently in use.

Source: [ZDNet]

You’ve no doubut heard all the news lately about stolen laptops belonging to civil service workers and government employees. While agencies have downplayed the security risk, it’s still a welcome announcement that a new secure laptop has been announced. The laptop apparently meets new federal requirements for laptop encryption.

Source: [Yahoo! Biz]

Here’s a Symbol PDA that just seems to have everything. But if you prefer a laptop for work on the go, here’s a laptop desk that you use in the car. Hmm. Let’s see. Some countries have outlawed cell phones because they’re a distraction while driving. Think some idiot is going to use their laptop while driving?

A contractor stole a laptop from Buckingham Palace, supposedly containing Royal family secrets. They have more secrets? What’s left, after the Prince revealed that he wished he were reincarnated as a tampon?

I know DJs who use laptops for sets, one live band that uses laptops and music sequencing software, and have been to a few nightclubs whose entire playlist consists of MP3 files on a laptop, but this has to be a first: The Princeton Laptop Orchestra. [via Palm Beach Post]