New record set for fastest data transmission -- 2.56 terabits a second

New record set for fastest data transmission -- 2.56 terabits a second

In the never ending search for better data transmission over the fiber optic backbones that hold our Internet together, Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications has teamed with Fujitsu to see how much data they could squeeze through one of those glass pipes. The results sure look good; by pumping light at various wavelengths they managed to squeeze 60 DVDs worth of data a second over a 100 mile link. The new 2.56tbps records smashes the old 1.28tbps record, and reminds us once again how much our cable connection really sucks.

Welcome All Your Geek Friends in Binary Code

Welcome All Your Geek Friends in Binary Code: "Here's a companion piece to that custom-made Ascii carpet we showed you yesterday: it's a floor/doormat that gives your guests a cheery greeting of welcome encoded in binary. In our book, this is not quite fancy enough to get into Geek Chic territory. If they would just make another one that reads “Go Away,” we would be first in line. The 2'x3' vinyl-backed entrance mat is $39.99.

Welcome All Your Geek Friends in Binary Code

Welcome All Your Geek Friends in Binary Code: "Here's a companion piece to that custom-made Ascii carpet we showed you yesterday: it's a floor/doormat that gives your guests a cheery greeting of welcome encoded in binary. In our book, this is not quite fancy enough to get into Geek Chic territory. If they would just make another one that reads “Go Away,” we would be first in line. The 2'x3' vinyl-backed entrance mat is $39.99.