Yeh, I agree, the NYT explanation seems a bit garbled. So often that's the problem with non-technical journalists speak to a techies.

I'm sorry if you felt I was mocking you, that was not my intent.

A magical technology that allows electrons to be 'turned into heat' and mass to 'just dissipate' into the atmosphere?

Did the earth move for ya, Nancy?

Never mind the sea, INVADE TEXAS!

Electrons are lost, well turned into heat due to inefficiency in the device.

Flash memory consists of a series of logic gates that can either soak up or release electrons; and the electron density on the gate provides a method to encode a binary state. Encoding a book on 'blank' flash memory is thus done by manipulating the number of electrons in the flash memory.

Flash memory consists of a series of logic gates that can either soak up or release electrons; and the electron density on the gate provides a method to encode a binary state. Encoding a book on 'blank' flash memory is done by manipulating the number of electrons in the flash memory.

I'm trying to pull your leg, but I'm not much good at trolling ...

It all becomes clearer when you consider the example of electroplating. An electrode is coated with a metal by passing an electric current through it. The electron flow through the electrode adds 'potential energy' to the system and this is manifest in an increase in electrode's mass. Q.E.D.

Yeh ... and iCloud doesn't allow syncing of email account settings either.

For Kiwis, the end of the world could come after the full-time whistle tomorrow.

Ching Chong Ching Chong CHAAA!!!!

Don't forget Deja Plus; the feeling you've been somewhere before, only last time it was better.

South Africa is currently preoccupied with it's extraterrestrial squatter problem.

listen to an orchestra in concert hall = audiophile

C'mon guys, this one is elementary. It's ugly, not its ugly.

A paper tape frame is kinda tacky. However if you can cut mat-board neatly, you can custom-fit artwork into store bought frames.

What's stopping manufacturers from making higher capacity portable / bus-powered drives?

Having a concept for a jet engine is a lot better than not having a concept for one.