Toshiba
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- 2026-10-02 product_launch Toshiba is doubling hard drive output at its Laguna plant to meet AI data center demand. source
- 2026-10-02 product_launch Toshiba is doubling its HDD production capacity in the Philippines by fiscal year 2027 to support the launch of new high-capacity drives. source
- 2026-10-02 product_launch Toshiba plans to release next-generation 30TB-class hard disk drives in 2027 as part of a major capacity expansion. source
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HDD industry sees strong Q3 2026 growth in shipments and revenue
The hard disk drive (HDD) industry experienced a notable increase in shipments and revenue during the third quarter of 2026. Exabyte shipments rose by 4.7%, while revenue saw a significant jump of 16.7%. Projections ind…
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Refrigeration cyberattacks disrupt global grocery supply chains
A series of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems has caused significant disruptions to global grocery supply chains. These attacks, which allow for remote manipulation of freezers and other cooling equipment, po…
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Kakao Investment's AI Startup Program Sees 85% Surge in Applications
Kakao Investment has received 122 applications for the second phase of its AI startup support program, an 85% increase from the previous term. This program aims to foster AI ventures and includes support for proof of co…
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Printer ink costs more than vintage champagne per milliliter
Printer ink is surprisingly expensive, with some inkjet cartridges costing as much as $11.00 per milliliter. This high cost is driven by various manufacturers, including major players like HP Inc., Epson, and Canon.
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Fujifilm boosts AI-driven tape storage production with $63M investment
Fujifilm is significantly increasing its production of 100TB magnetic storage tapes, investing $63.3 million to expand capacity at its Odawara plant. This move is driven by the escalating demand for AI data storage, whi…
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SK Hynix: Memory chip shortage to last until 2030, AI demand surges
SK Hynix, a leading memory chip manufacturer, has issued a stark warning that the global shortage of essential semiconductors could extend until 2030. The company reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit, …
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Windows XP launched 25 years ago, marking a major shift from MS-DOS · 1 source tracked
Twenty-five years ago today, Microsoft launched Windows XP, its first consumer operating system to move away from MS-DOS underpinnings. The launch event in New York City, though somewhat subdued due to the recent 9/11 a…
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Toshiba, Seagate compete for TDK's HDD head unit in industry shakeup
Toshiba and Seagate Technology are reportedly vying to acquire TDK's hard disk drive (HDD) head manufacturing division. This potential sale could significantly reshape the competitive landscape and market distribution w…
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TDK hard-disk drive parts business sparks bidding war, impacting Toshiba and AI storage market
A competitive bidding process is underway for TDK's hard-disk drive parts business. This acquisition is significant not only for the future of Japan's Toshiba but also for the control of the rapidly growing market for A…
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Seagate, Toshiba vie for TDK HDD heads; Ring launches smart lock; Franklin's DNA notes re-examined
Seagate and Toshiba are competing to acquire TDK's hard disk drive (HDD) head business, a crucial component for hard drives. This acquisition is significant as TDK is the sole remaining independent supplier of these mag…
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User frustrated by hard drive failures, blames "AI bubble tax"
The user is experiencing multiple hard drive failures on their home server, suspecting planned obsolescence from Toshiba drives. They are frustrated by the cost of replacement parts, citing an "AI bubble tax," and are c…
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Seagate, Toshiba vie for TDK's HDD head business in multi-billion dollar deal
Seagate Technology and Toshiba are reportedly in a bidding war for TDK's hard disk drive magnetic head business, a deal potentially worth several billion dollars. TDK is the sole independent supplier of these critical c…
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Retro consoles' graphics evolution from fixed chips to programmable GPUs
Before the advent of modern GPUs, retro game consoles relied on specialized, fixed-function graphics chips. These chips were capable of rendering visuals but lacked computational power, leading to limitations such as sp…
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Gemini fails on Android Auto; Toshiba plans massive HDD capacity increase
Gemini, Google's AI assistant, is reportedly failing to answer questions when integrated with Android Auto. This issue appears to be a regression, with users experiencing a loss of functionality. Separately, Toshiba is …
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Toshiba doubles hard drive output in Laguna for AI data centers
Toshiba is investing approximately 60 billion yen to significantly increase its hard drive production capacity at its plant in Laguna, Philippines. This expansion is driven by the anticipated surge in demand for storage…
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Toshiba doubles HDD production capacity, targets 30% market share by 2030 · 2 sources tracked
Toshiba is significantly expanding its hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturing capacity, aiming to double production by 2027 with a substantial investment in its Philippines facility. This move is intended to meet soaring d…
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Tim Heidecker revives Joe Rogan parody; Google Messages faces RCS media issues; Toshiba TV hits record low price
Comedian Tim Heidecker is reviving his parody of Joe Rogan's podcast, this time with a 12-hour blabberthon promoting a supplement called "Crab Salts." The show will be featured on The Onion. Separately, Google Messages …
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Japan builds 600km quantum network for secure communications · 1 source tracked
Japan is making significant strides in quantum communications, focusing on building practical, real-world infrastructure rather than solely on quantum computing. A new 600-kilometer quantum-encrypted network is under de…
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GameCube emulation edges out PS2 due to simpler architecture · 3 sources tracked
The Nintendo GameCube is generally easier to emulate on modern PCs than the PlayStation 2, primarily due to its simpler processor architecture. While both consoles have mature emulation ecosystems with emulators like Do…
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Author develops LLM data poisoning defense in 17-day project
The author details a 17-day project to build an "epistemic gate" designed to prevent data poisoning during LLM fine-tuning. The project, named EXP01-07, involved developing a novel loss function that punishes falsehoods…