Prepare to be stunned: scientists from Peking University, City University of Hong Kong, and UC Santa Barbara have engineered a 6G chip that clocks speeds over 100 gigabits per second (Gbps). That’s 10 times faster than 5G and roughly 100 times quicker than your average home internet. This tiny 11mm chip converts radio signals into optical ones with insane efficiency, paving the way for next-gen networks.
This breakthrough is part of ongoing research into 6G technology, expected to roll out in the 2030s.
“This chip represents a critical step toward achieving the ultrabroadband speeds necessary for future communication,” said a researcher from the team.
Tech enthusiasts online are losing it, with one viral post on X calling it ‘the internet of sci-fi dreams’—and we can’t disagree!
Think about it: with 6G, virtual reality, smart cities, and instant data transfers could become everyday life by the next decade. What would you do with internet this fast? Let’s chat in the comments!
Sources: ScienceAlert, TechXplore