[FD3SA]

This is an interesting implementation of the memristor, but I still think the real breakthrough will be in the two state memristor [1]. Once memristor fabrication technology is mature, we are going to see a massive paradigm shift away from the Von Neumann architecture.

All the details are in the linked video by HP's Stan Williams. Definitely worth a watch if you're interested in the future of computing

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKGhvKyjgLY (start at 38m for future computing implications)

EDIT:

Another video [2], but a bit more in depth. Recommended if the material in the first was a bit confusing as Stan was short on time to explain some of the details.

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFdDPzcZwbs

[sliverstorm]

he doesn't seem to talk about the end of the Von Neuman architecture. Explain that part?

[FD3SA]

Start here, around the 38 min mark:

http://youtu.be/bKGhvKyjgLY?t=37m59s

[sliverstorm]

yeah, still don't see where he talks about architecture. He explains how memristors can be used for logic, but con Neuman is not implicitly wedded to transistors.

Don't get me wrong, I think they will be useful.