פוטוניקה

Silicon Photonics Revolution – Light-Speed Tech Transforming AI, Data Centers & More
 ·  ·  · 

מהפכת הפוטוניקה הסיליקונית – טכנולוגיה במהירות האור שמעצבת מחדש את הבינה המלאכותית, מרכזי הנתונים ועוד

פוטוניקה מבוססת סיליקון עושה שימוש במעגלים משולבים פוטוניים (PICs) מסיליקון כדי לשלוט באור לצורך עיבוד נתונים ותקשורת, ומאפשרת קישוריות בתוך השבב ובין שבבים במהירויות כמו 100 ג'יגה-ביט לשנייה ו-400 ג'יגה-ביט לשנייה. שבב פוטוני מסיליקון בגודל של ציפורן יכול להכיל עשרות ערוצי לייזר,
אוגוסט 27, 2025

Technology News

  • Pokémon Legends Z-A Confirms No Regional Forms; Focuses on Starter Mega Evolutions
    October 12, 2025, 1:52 PM EDT. Pokémon Legends Z-A confirms it will skip the popular regional forms feature from Pokémon Legends Arceus, including the Hisuian Forms for starters. A new trailer shows the core gimmick is Mega Evolutions, highlighting Starter Mega Evolutions for the first time. Although leaks suggested no regional variants, the clip reveals Chikorita’s final form Meganium with the standard model, signaling no regional variant. Official confirmation follows the marketing video. The trailer also teases difficulty levels and trainer ranks, hinting at late-game content, with a sequence showing a Rank F trainer at level 32 and a Mega Tyranitar boss at level 59; a level 62 Greninja appears as a preset. In short, Z-A leans into Mega Evolutions over regional forms.
  • Amazon Deals: Apple AirTag 4-Pack for $64.99, Play-Doh on Sale Up to 50% Off, LEGO from $5.89
    October 12, 2025, 1:49 PM EDT. Amazon is running tech and toy deals today. Highlights include Apple AirTag 4 Pack for $64.99 (reg. $99), and Apple AirTag single drops to $19.99. Toy aisles shine with Play-Doh sets discounted up to 50% starting at $4.19. Fans of building kits can snag LEGO from about $5.89—think City, Creator 3-in-1, Friends, Star Wars and more. The sale also features Advent Calendars and themed sets for various ages. This roundup compiles several discounted items available now at Amazon, so shoppers should act fast to lock in these savings before they expire.
  • Tesla’s Standard Model 3 and Y spark optimism as affordable options, according to Cybercab lead engineer
    October 12, 2025, 1:48 PM EDT. Tesla faced mixed reactions to unveiling the Standard Model 3 and Model Y, priced at $36,990 and $39,990. Despite criticism that the price isn't as low as hoped, the range could still boost quarterly deliveries by appealing to first-time buyers seeking simplicity and value. Existing owners expect features; new buyers may be satisfied with Standard models at a lower entry point, while premium trims remain available for a few thousand dollars more. The update notes that the U.S. Average Transaction Price (ATP) was $49,077 in August per Kelley Blue Book, meaning the Standard models sit below the average yet remain accessible within many budgets. A parallel is drawn with the Cybertruck RWD approach as a prior pricing/feature reference.
  • UK CMA Grants Google Strategic Market Status in General Search and Search Advertising
    October 12, 2025, 1:47 PM EDT. Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted Google a Strategic Market Status (SMS) in general search and search advertising, under the UK’s new digital markets regime that came into force on 1 January 2025. The decision follows a CMA probe begun 14 January 2025, with input from more than 80 stakeholders and discussions with Google. The CMA found Google holds substantial and entrenched market power in these sectors. Notably, Google’s Gemini AI was excluded, while other AI features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode are included, and the scope covers news and syndication products. The designation does not imply wrongdoing nor impose immediate obligations; it grants powers to explore interventions to boost competition. The CMA plans consultations on potential measures later in the year. Google dominates with over 90% of UK searches.
  • Glass-straw optical fibres could speed up the Internet
    October 12, 2025, 1:33 PM EDT. A new telecom fiber concept uses air-based light transmission rather than solid glass, potentially reducing signal loss and lowering costs for long-distance links. The 'glass straw' design routes light through an air core, minimizing attenuation and enabling higher data rates over ultra-long distances. Researchers say this approach could complement or replace traditional silica fibres in parts of the network, easing backhaul bottlenecks and supporting growing bandwidth demand. Technical hurdles remain, including alignment, packaging, and environmental stability, but if scalable, the concept could accelerate Internet speeds and reduce capex for telecom operators.