500GB optical proof-of-concept could redefine archival data

Optera uses photoluminescence instead of lasers for long-term optical storage solutionsSpectral hole burning encodes data by ...

Ewigbyte unveils modular glass storage system

Ewigbyte combines optical read/write units with automated handling for large-scale archivalData is stored on inert media ...

This 5D "memory crystal" glass storage could preserve data for 13.8 billion years

UK-based startup SPhotonix was formed in 2024 to commercialize what's known as 5D optical data storage, often referred to as "memory crystals." Essentially, the technique encodes ...
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Director of National Intelligence commissions report on long-term cold storage tech as data demands soar

The US National Academy of Sciences has commissioned a study on long-term cold storage solutions for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The 'rapid expert consultation,' available in ...
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This DNA Cassette Tape Can Store Your Entire Steam Library And Then Some

As data storage needs have grown over the years, so has the development of new technologies, such as Microsoft's Project Silica and diamond optical discs, which can make it easier to store large ...