2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 277: Battering RAM
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Dec 11, 2025 A major player in consumer SSDs is bowing out, impacting prices and options for consumers. The hosts dive into a concerning hardware hack that bypasses memory protection on AMD and Intel systems. They discuss the shortcomings of AI, including a cringe-worthy incident with Google's Vibe platform that erased a developer's drive. Plus, the talk turns to the importance of monitoring network usage effectively. It's a rollercoaster of tech insights and cautionary tales!
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Dependable RAM Buyer Disappears
- Joe relied on Crucial.com for years because it reliably matched RAM to weird vendor machines.
- He expects losing Crucial's consumer presence will hurt consumers and local PC shops who depend on that reliability.
AI Demand Shifts Memory Market
- AI-driven demand is shifting manufacturing toward server-grade RAM and SSDs at the expense of consumer products.
- That creates volatility in retail pricing and reduces availability for everyday users.
Game-Genie Style RAM Attack
- The Battering RAM project shows physical interposers can bypass AMD/Intel memory isolation without breaking encryption.
- Cheap, sub-$50 hardware now commodifies a class of attacks once requiring expensive lab gear.
