Compact disks may return: scientists have developed a new type of optical memory
The discovery may usher in an era of «ultra-high density» recording optical media, but there is still much research to be done.
Sales of vinyl records exceeded CD sales for the second year in a row
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), consumers bought 43 million vinyl records last year. This is 6 million more than the number of CDs sold in 2023. And this situation is observed for the second year in a row since 1987. The statistics reflect a steady increase in vinyl sales over the past 17 years.
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