SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 16, 2025TechRadar

Groundbreaking "5D memory crystal" storage could last until the end of the universe - but will it be able to hold all of your pet photos?

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SPhotonix launched a revolutionary 5D memory crystal storage system that uses femtosecond lasers to etch data into glass discs, storing 360TB per disc with an estimated lifespan of 13.8 billion years. The technology targets long-term data archiving with current speeds of 30 MBps read and 4 MBps write, though the company aims for 500 MBps within four years.

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