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PNY’s new dual USB-A/C flash drive hits an extreme 1,000 MB/s
The Duo Link V3 with dual USB-A and USB-C connections is fast, handy, tough, and pretty affordable for all its features.
The Tokyo Reporter3d
Why are floppy disks still used in Japan?
In Japan, there have long been laws and regulations that specify using floppy disks for submitting application data in some ...
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
The subject of who first invented the USB flash drive is contested. Pua Khein-Seng, CEO of Phison Electronics, claims credit ...
No, Floppy Disks Aren't Dead: Here's How They're Still Being Used
Serveal notable industries and organizations still use floppy disks, including the U.S. FAA and San Francisco's Muni Metro ...
Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks
The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.
Air Traffic Control Deserves Better Than Windows 95 And Floppy Disks, FAA Says
America's air traffic control network runs on decades-old technology, and the acting FAA director wants to replace the whole ...
TweakTown6d
FAA says goodbye to Windows 95 and Floppy Disks in air traffic control overhaul
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. TL;DR: The FAA still relies on outdated 1990s ...
Gadget Review on MSN6d
FAA Finally Ditches Floppy Disks and Windows 95 for Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control still relies on outdated tech like Windows 95 and floppy disks, meaning your flight is tracked using systems older than Google.
Government Technology6d
Do U.S. air traffic control systems still rely on floppy disks?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) relies on a lot of old technology to keep its air traffic control systems up and ...