Understanding Modern Computing
Understanding Modern Computing
Next-level quantum computers using neutral atoms as qubits aim for error correction by 2026, led by companies like Microsoft, Atom Computing, and QuEra. Industry views on progress differ, with challenges in speed and commercial viability. Neutral atoms allow for better error correction and scalability. Upcoming quantum machines are expected to have significant advancements but achieving truly transformative technology remains a long-term goal.
DRAM prices surged globally in 2025, more than doubling due to demand from AI data centers, with contract prices rising 171.8% year-over-year. Retail prices saw dramatic increases, and shortages persist, with major manufacturers slow to ramp up production, citing previous market volatility. Skepticism surrounds the industry’s claims of supply-demand imbalance, given their history of price-fixing and profit-focused strategies. The situation is complex, combining genuine demand with potential artificial inflation of prices. The outlook suggests high prices could continue into 2026 or longer, unless the AI demand declines or production capacity increases.
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Introduction to Computer Music is an electronic textbook by Prof. Jeffrey Hass designed for first-year studies, covering topics like acoustics, studio gear, MIDI, synthesis, digital audio, and music history. Initially launched in 2004, it has evolved over nearly twenty years, providing comprehensive resources for composers and audio engineers, available for free. Prof. Hass, a retired educator and composer from Indiana University.
