Computer — Storage — August 13th, 2026
Aomei Partition Assistant 10.12.0 released
Aomei Partition Assistant 10.12.0 has been released, offering an extensive disk partition management solution that includes a Partition Manager and a one-click Extend Partition Wizard. This tool is designed to simplify the process of disk management, making it efficient and safe for users who have experienced frustrating issues such as running out of disk space or complicated partitioning tasks.
August 13th, 2026 — Source
Beelink ME Pro NAS gets Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with 10GbE and three M.2 slots
Beelink ME Pro NAS gets Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 less than a month after HX 370 launch
August 13th, 2026 — Source
Minisforum N5 Pro Review -- Five-Bay NAS with Ryzen AI 9 Power
The Minisforum N5 Pro is a five-bay NAS that offers considerably more computing power than the typical home or small-business storage appliance. At its heart is AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, a 12-core, 24-thread processor that gives the system serious potential beyond simply serving files. There's also extensive scope for storage expansion, with five SATA drive bays complemented by multiple M.2/U.2 slots.
August 13th, 2026 — Source
The current state of PCIe 6.0 SSDs and controllers — Marvell, Phison, and SMI prepare controllers as drives finally come to market following years of delays
Micron and Samsung already have actual SSDs
August 13th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — August 12th, 2026
DapuStor R6060 EDSFF E2 SSD Combines 512TB Capacity With PCIe 5.0 and QLC NAND
DapuStor has demonstrated a 512TB-class enterprise SSD using the emerging EDSFF E2 form factor. The drive is based on the company's R6060 platform, combining an in-house DP800 PCIe 5.0 controller with 3D eQLC NAND. It supports NVMe 2.0 and Flexible Data Placement. EDSFF E2 measures approximately 200×76×9.5mm. Its larger board area can accommodate at least 64 NAND package positions, creating considerably more physical capacity than U.2, E1.S or conventional M.2 designs. Earlier R6060 versions reached the 256TB class, with 245.76TB of usable capacity.
August 12th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — August 9th, 2026
Are USB Flash drives still worth using in 2026?
The humble flash drive has come a long way over the years, yet there's no shortage of internet experts telling you to stop using them, or that there's no need for them anymore. You've been told to throw them out and stop buying them; you've been told they're obsolete, or have gone extinct. If that old story sounds familiar, it's because it is — the same things were said about CDs and vinyl records. Neither of those formats ever died. Vinyl has been enjoying increased sales since 2008 and hit $1 billion in sales for the first time in history in 2025. CDs and other physical formats, despite never leaving, are also part of a bigger shift back towards physical media. There are still a surprising number of new cars that offer CD players.
August 9th, 2026 — Source
Open-source stealth USB hides an encrypted partition behind an 8GB decoy drive — 'Phantom Drive' appears as a regular USB stick until you create a text file to unlock the hidden data
A trick to break the walls of hidden partitions.
August 9th, 2026 — Source
Rescue Corrupted Drone SD Cards with Wondershare Recoverit
Recovering deleted drone footage can feel like an overwhelming challenge, especially when the lost files capture irreplaceable moments or critical project elements. As Tech Court explains, understanding the root causes of data loss, such as accidental deletion, formatting errors, or file corruption, is the first step toward effective recovery. For instance, many drone operators unknowingly overwrite lost files by continuing to use the same storage device, significantly reducing the chances of successful retrieval. Addressing these issues promptly and with the right approach is essential to restoring your footage without unnecessary delays.
August 9th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — August 8th, 2026
We tested the impact of SSD speed on gaming performance in 11 titles — we analyzed from SATA to PCIe 5.0 to see whether upgrading to a faster NVMe SSD would have an impact
We tested gaming performance with both NVMe and SATA SSDs across 11 games to determine if upgrading to a faster drive is worth it. Solid-state drives (SSDs) have been a staple of PC gaming for years, but their importance grew significantly with the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2020. Both consoles feature high-speed NVMe SSDs and storage architectures designed to fully leverage their capabilities, enabling faster asset streaming and reducing traditional storage bottlenecks.
August 8th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — August 7th, 2026
A 10M IOPS Kioxia GP1 SSD Shown Running at FMS 2026
There is a new push in the industry, not just for capacity, but also for higher-performance NVMe SSDs. With PCIe Gen6, companies like Kioxia are looking at ways to deliver very high-performance NVMe SSDs over the new links. Kioxia's answer is to use SLC NAND to get to 10 million IOPS per drive. Eventually, the goal by next year or so is to get drives into the 100M IOPS range.
August 7th, 2026 — Source
Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete?
I mean, they've been around forever.
August 7th, 2026 — Source
CoreWeave Locks In Solidigm SSD Supply as Flash Allocation Becomes an AI Cloud Problem
CoreWeave said on August 5 that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Solidigm for priority access to enterprise SSD capacity. Storage has become the second component after GPUs that an AI cloud has to contract for years in advance, and CoreWeave has now done for flash what cloud providers spent the first half of 2026 doing for DRAM.
August 7th, 2026 — Source
NVIDIA Opens cuFile and Builds an SSD-to-GPU Storage Ecosystem
NVIDIA has opened the source code for the cuFile API and associated GPU-direct storage components. The change gives storage vendors and software developers greater access to the technology used by GPUDirect Storage to move information between NVMe storage and GPU memory without routing every transfer through a conventional CPU-managed system-memory buffer. The announcement does not literally convert an SSD into graphics memory. HBM and GDDR remain considerably faster and provide much lower latency. Instead, cuFile creates a more efficient path for loading model weights, datasets, textures and other information that cannot remain permanently resident in GPU memory. NVIDIA is also organizing a Storage-Next initiative involving approximately forty storage and flash companies, including Kioxia, Micron and DataDirect Networks.
August 7th, 2026 — Source
TerraMaster F4-425 Pro NAS review: Very fast, with backup, surveillance, and media streaming galore
This 5Gbe F4-425, four-bay NAS box allows advanced RAID modes, and has great backup, surveillance, and media streaming features.
August 7th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — August 5th, 2026
Silicon Motion Showcases Next-Generation Storage Solutions for Agentic AI Applications at FMS 2026
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced it will showcase its latest storage innovations for AI Factory, Edge AI, and Physical AI applications at Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2026, taking place August 4 to 6 in Santa Clara, California, at Booth #315.
August 5th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — August 3rd, 2026
Kioxia Announces GP1 Series Super High IOPS SSDs for AI Applications
KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the KIOXIA GP1 Series PCIe 6.0 NVMe SSD, the first product in its KIOXIA GP Series of Super High IOPS SSDs optimized for GPU direct access. Building on the KIOXIA GP Series technology introduced earlier this year, the KIOXIA GP1 Series delivers up to 10 million random read IOPS using KIOXIA XL-FLASH generation 2 flash memory, enabling flash-based memory extension to help address the growing performance and memory demands of AI infrastructure. Evaluation samples will be available to select customers by the end of 2026.
August 3rd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 31st, 2026
BIWIN Previews 61.44TB PCIe 5.0 QLC SSD With 14.7GB/s Reads
BIWIN will demonstrate a high-capacity enterprise QLC SSD at the Future of Memory and Storage conference on August 4--6. The drive uses EDSFF E3.S and E1.L form factors and reaches a maximum capacity of 61.44TB. Published preliminary specifications list sequential reads of up to 14.7GB/s and sequential writes of 2.4GB/s. Random 4KB read performance reaches 2.3 million IOPS. The large difference between read and write throughput is characteristic of read-oriented QLC enterprise storage. QLC stores four bits per memory cell, improving density and reducing cost per terabyte but generally providing lower native write performance and endurance than TLC.
July 31th, 2026 — Source
Dell PowerStore Lands on Nutanix With NCI 7.6, Bringing External All-Flash to AHV
Dell Technologies has added PowerStore support for Nutanix Cloud Platform, available starting with Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) 7.6. The integration is delivered through Dell Private Cloud, combining PowerStore all-flash storage with Nutanix Cloud Platform and AHV virtualization in a validated automated deployment model.
July 31th, 2026 — Source
KIOXIA CM10 Is Its First PCIe 6.0 Enterprise SSD, Aimed at NVIDIA CMX KV Cache
KIOXIA has introduced the CM10 Series, the company's first PCIe 6.0 enterprise SSD and its first enterprise drive built on BiCS FLASH generation 10 TLC memory. The drives cover E3.S, E1.S, and 2.5-inch form factors, with capacities ranging from 1.60TB to 61.44TB and endurance options for both read-intensive and mixed-use workloads.
July 31th, 2026 — Source
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra review: Fast and handsome 80Gbps NVMe RAID
This Thunderbolt 5, four-slot NVMe storage enclosure performs great and comes with OWC's cross-platrogm SoftRAID software.
July 31th, 2026 — Source
Your motherboard's M.2 SSD heatsink might be slowing down your SSD — Only 6 of 20 tested boards made full contact
Heatsink contact is a key to good M.2 cooling
July 31th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 29th, 2026
AI storage boom is keeping Seagate's hard drives spinning
Cloud operators have already claimed most of its nearline capacity through 2028
July 29th, 2026 — Source
Back of the NetApp: Latest exec signing scores $34M compensation package
Product chief shoots straight to the top of the pay league, out-earning CEO in fiscal '26
July 29th, 2026 — Source
Kioxia Launches Liquid-Cooled NX1 AI SSDs To Tame Extreme Heat
Call it an AI upgrade super-cycle, if you will, but today's AI servers pack dozens of high-power GPUs into tighter rack environments. Managing thermal output has quickly become a key operational bottleneck for hyperscale data centers amid the AI arms race. Enter Kioxia, which aims to address those mounting heat challenges with its new NX1 series, a family of E1.S PCIe 5.0 NVMe solid-state drives featuring support for direct liquid cooling (DLC), otherwise known as direct-to-chip cooling.
July 29th, 2026 — Source
NordLocker review: Obsessively secure, delightfully affordable cloud storage
NordLocker is by far the most security-conscious online storage service I'm aware of. Not surprising given it comes from the purveyors of NordVPN.
July 29th, 2026 — Source
Protect your files with my favorite free encrypted cloud storage app
Filen offers secure syncing, file sharing, and 10GB of free end-to-end encrypted storage—what's not to like?
July 29th, 2026 — Source
State of play: SSD pricing one year into the AI component crisis — 220% price increases are crippling the DIY market
Solid-state storage is a solid mess.
July 29th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 24th, 2026
Retrospect 20 backup review: Reliable, versatile, and still frustrating to use
Version 20 of this venerable and effective desktop backup software teases a new interface, but is otherwise minimally improved.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
TEAMGROUP Launches The ACE 8K MicroSDXC Memory Card
As next-generation imaging devices, including professional gimbal cameras, 360-degree cameras, action cameras, and drones, increasingly support 8K high-resolution video recording, demand for memory cards that deliver broad device compatibility, stable data transfer, and reliable application performance continues to grow. To meet these needs, Team Group Inc. introduces the ACE 8K MicroSDXC Memory Card. Designed for seamless compatibility with mainstream handheld imaging devices, the ACE 8K supports A2 Application Performance Class and V30 Video Speed Class.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 23rd, 2026
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Is the Fastest Compact Thunderbolt 5 RAID Solution
Other World Computing's (OWC) Express 4M2 Ultra is a compact Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID solution, promising ultra-fast speeds thanks to its all-NVMe flash storage, and it's available now pre-loaded with 4, 16, 8, and 32TB capacities.
July 23rd, 2026 — Source
Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
July 23rd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 16th, 2026
Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC.
July 16th, 2026 — Source
Microsoft is cutting OneDrive support on older Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft is ending OneDrive support for Windows 10 22H1 on August 15th, 2026. Here's how to avoid losing updates.
July 16th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 12th, 2026
Scality and WEKA Expand Partnership in France with Local AI Infrastructure Support
Scality and WEKA have expanded their partnership in France with a new joint customer support agreement that gives French organizations a single in-country point of contact for sales and tier-one technical support. The agreement, announced July 7 ahead of RAISE Summit 2026 in Paris, is intended to simplify deployment and ongoing operations for enterprises adopting AI infrastructure.
July 12th, 2026 — Source
Transparent ceramic enables rewritable 3D optical writing
Optical discs store data as microscopic marks spread across a thin recording layer. That is essentially two-dimensional storage. Writing similar marks at many depths inside a transparent solid would turn the whole volume into usable recording space, potentially increasing capacity. The laser, however, must reach each point without being scattered or absorbed along the way.
July 12th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 10th, 2026
MSI Launches SPATIUM M452 500GB Entry-Level PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
MSI has expanded its consumer storage lineup with the introduction of the SPATIUM M452 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 500GB SSD. Targeted at mainstream desktop and notebook users, the new drive combines PCI Express 4.0 performance with an entry-level controller design aimed at offering a balance between speed, efficiency, and affordability. At the heart of the SPATIUM M452 is the Phison E29T controller, an entry-level DRAM-less PCIe 4.0 NVMe solution paired with 3D NAND flash memory. While it is not positioned as a high-end enthusiast SSD, the drive delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3,600 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,100 MB/s, making it a considerable upgrade over SATA SSDs and older PCIe Gen3 storage devices.
July 10th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 9th, 2026
Japanese firm reverses Blu-ray drive exit after securing parts, but prices jump up to 51%
Production will continue only until the current batch of components runs out
July 9th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 8th, 2026
DDN Infinia 2.4 Adds Multi-Tenancy and POSIX Support for Production AI Factories
At the RAISE Summit in Paris, DDN introduced Infinia 2.4, the latest release of its AI data platform designed for production AI, large-scale inference, and sovereign AI deployments. The update expands enterprise capabilities with multi-tenancy, governance, identity management, and new POSIX support while continuing to optimize data access for GPU-accelerated AI infrastructure.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
ORNL, Cleveland Clinic, and IBM Run First-Known Quantum Computations of Fusion Fuel Material
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Cleveland Clinic, and IBM have used quantum computers to calculate nine molecular configurations of FLiBe, a molten salt material widely considered a leading candidate for tritium breeding in future fusion reactors. The work, published on arXiv, marks the first time these specific molecular calculations have been performed using quantum computing.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Samsung Begins Mass Production of PM1763 SSD Optimized for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure
Samsung Electronics a global leader in advanced memory technology, today announced mass production of PM1763, the company's PCIe® 6.0-based enterprise solid state drive (SSD) optimized for next-generation AI and HPC server environments.
July 8th, 2026 — Source or Source or Source
Samsung PCIe 6.0 SSD reaches 28.4 GB/s, transfers 100GB in around 3.5 seconds
Samsung PM1763 SSD offers up to 28.4 GB/s reads and 21.9 GB/s writes
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Samsung PM1763 PCIe Gen6 Enterprise SSD in Production
Samsung Electronics announced mass production of the PM1763, its first PCIe 6.0 enterprise SSD built for AI and HPC server environments. We are just starting the transition to PCIe Gen6 systems with some hyper-scale CPUs, NVIDIA Vera, and soon AMD EPYC Venice launching with support. As a result, we need devices like SSDs to take advantage of the new, higher-speed interface.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Samsung Puts PCIe 6.0 Into Mass Production — 28.4 GB/s, and Not a Gaming Drive in Sight
Samsung's PM1763 makes PCIe 6.0 a shipping product. It doubles its predecessor's throughput, moves a 40GB language model in about 1.4 seconds, and is built for liquid-cooled AI racks — which is a polite way of saying your desktop is not invited.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Samsung starts "mass production" of world's fastest 8TB and 16TB SSDs ever
Samsung launches PM1763 PCIe 6.0 SSD, delivering 28.4GB/s AI and HPC-optimized storage, that's being mass-produced for data centers.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Samsung Unleashes PCIe 6 SSD Speeds For NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Servers
Samsung has begun mass production of its PM1763 solid state drive (SSD) family, which brings blazing-fast PCI Express 6.0 storage speeds to next-generation AI and HPC servers such as the ones powered by NVIDIA's Vera Rubin GPUs. At full bore, these new drives can hit sequential read speeds of up to 28,400 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential write speeds of up to 21,900MB/s.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Samsung unveils fastest PCIe Gen 6 SSD, capable of transferring 40GB LLMs in just 1.4 sec
The new drives reach speeds up to 28.4 GB/s, double the throughput of their predecessors
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Wavelength-multiplexed diffractive optical storage enables massively parallel image retrieval
The explosive growth of data generated by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and modern digital infrastructure is placing increasing pressure on existing information storage technologies. Although magnetic storage systems such as hard disk drives remain the dominant platform for digital storage, they face challenges including rising costs, limited lifespan and relatively slow information retrieval.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 4th, 2026
Silicon Motion Shows Off Enterprise SM8008 and SM8388 SSD Controllers at Computex 2026
First up, we have the SM8388, which was announced in late 2025 and is now in silicon. Part of Silicon Motion's MonTitan platform, the 8-channel PCIe Gen5 x4 controller is aimed at nearline enterprise storage, with the 21mm x 21mm controller being small enough to be used in not only U.2/U.3 form factor and E.3 form factor drives, but even the smallest E.1 drives as well.
July 4th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — July 2nd, 2026
HighPoint Rocket 1604L Gen5 x16 NVMe Software RAID AIC Review: half the price with full 59 GB/s speed
For a mere $400, HighPoint's 1604L can get you up to 59 GB/s throughput and even do so from the x16 PCIe Gen5 slot furthest from the CPU.
July 2nd, 2026 — Source
Samsung Prepares Budget PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with DRAM-Less Design and HMB Caching
Samsung appears to be preparing a new entry-level PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD aimed at reducing manufacturing costs by eliminating the onboard DRAM cache. Instead, the drive relies on Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which uses a small portion of the host system's RAM to store mapping tables and metadata normally handled by dedicated DRAM on the SSD. The unannounced drive surfaced after Samsung briefly published a product page on its website. According to the listed specifications, the M.2 NVMe SSD offers a 1TB capacity with sequential read speeds of up to 7,150 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6,450 MB/s. Those performance figures place it close to many mainstream PCIe 4.0 SSDs despite its budget-oriented design. Samsung has not disclosed which NAND flash technology is used, but one specification stands out.
July 2nd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 28th, 2026
Asustor Showcases Flashstor 12 Pro Gen3 & Flashstor 6 Gen3 All-Flash NASes at Computex 2026
One of the most popular all-flash NASes we have reviewed over the years at ServeTheHome was Asustor's Flashstor 12 Pro, a somewhat ridiculous but very capable trapezoidal box that ran on the idea of all-flash storage, integrating 12 M.2 slots into a rather petite NAS. So when we heard that Asustor would be unveiling the third generation of Flashstor NASes at Computex 2026, we just had to get a look at them.
June 28th, 2026 — Source
From Photo Backups to My Own Cloud Server: My Trip Into Home Data Storage
I just wanted to store my files safely. I ended up opening a Pandora's box of complications.
June 28th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 26th, 2026
LaCie 8Big Pro5 review: Gargantuan capacity and Thunderbolt 5 speed
With eight 3.5-inch hard drives and Thunderbolt 5, the 8Big Pro5 is SSD-fast with sequential transfers and available with up to a whopping 256TB
June 26th, 2026 — Source
NetApp StorageGRID 12.1 Adds a Federated Namespace and Up to 12 TB/s for AI Workloads
NetApp has introduced StorageGRID 12.1, adding a federated global namespace and a range of performance, data management, and security enhancements aimed at AI, analytics, and other large-scale object storage workloads. The release is designed to simplify the management of globally distributed object data while improving the efficiency of AI data pipelines and modern cloud-native applications.
June 26th, 2026 — Source
Solidigm VP talks PCIe 6.0 SSDs, next-gen floating gate NAND, liquid cooled storage and more — Avi Shetty, VP of AI, Solutions & Market Enablement discusses the future of enterprise storage tech
Floating gate NAND forever.
June 26th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 23rd, 2026
AMD and IBM Advance Hybrid Quantum-Centric Supercomputing Strategy
As quantum computing continues its transition from research labs to practical computing environments, AMD and IBM are positioning themselves around a common vision: hybrid computing architectures that combine quantum processors, high-performance computing (HPC), and AI into a unified platform. Recent disclosures from both companies outline a growing partnership focused on building the infrastructure required to make quantum computing useful at scale, highlighting a broader industry shift away from standalone quantum systems and toward tightly integrated quantum-classical environments.
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
Goodram Introduces PRO S6B0 SD Card for Photographers and Videographers
A single missed frame can mean losing the strongest shot from an entire session. For photographers, videographers, and content creators working with demanding formats, storage performance is not just a technical detail. It directly affects how smoothly the camera records, how quickly files move into post-production, and how confidently creators can work under time pressure.
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
Samsung UFS 5.0 storage reaches 10.8 GB/s read speed
Samsung confirms UFS 5.0 storage with over 40% better power efficiency
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
Samsung Unveils UFS 5.0 Solution with Data Transfer Speed of 10.8 GB/s
Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology today announced that, for the first time in the industry, it has developed the industry's fastest Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 solution, which will help enable seamless and highly efficient AI services on future mobile devices.
June 23rd, 2026 — Source or Source
Lexar PLAY X NVMe SSD M.2 2230 (with 2280 bracket) review
Tiny PCIe 4.0 SSD Targets Handhelds, Mini-PCs and Compact Gaming Builds
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
VDURA Unveils Multi-Tenant Control Plane and S3 Enhancements at ISC 2026
At ISC High Performance 2026 in Hamburg, VDURA is showcasing three major platform updates designed to improve storage operations and data pipeline performance for AI and HPC environments. The company unveiled a next-generation multi-tenant control plane, enhanced S3 performance capabilities, and native S3 object tagging support, all scheduled for general availability in the second half of 2026.
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
Virtuozzo Storage Achieves Veeam Ready Certification for Object Storage Backups
Virtuozzo has announced that Virtuozzo Storage has achieved Veeam Ready certification as an object storage backup target and is now listed in the Veeam Ready database. The certification validates interoperability and performance requirements for use with Veeam's object storage capabilities. It allows customers to use Virtuozzo Storage as a certified backup repository while maintaining existing Veeam backup and recovery workflows.
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 22nd, 2026
AMD Spartan UltraScale+ SU200P FPGA Enters Volume Production
AMD announced that its Spartan UltraScale+ SU200P FPGA will enter volume production in July 2026. The SU200P is the largest device in the Spartan UltraScale+ family. It expands AMD's cost-optimized FPGA portfolio with a combination of high I/O density, low power operation, flexible connectivity, and integrated security features designed for long-lifecycle deployments.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
Asus PA40SU 40Gbps SSD enclosure review: Easy install, handsome, fast
This good-performing single NVMe, USB4 drive enclosure makes it supremely easy to install an SSD, and looks nice in the process.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
CGI Taps NetApp Keystone to Power Block Storage in Its Shared Services Platform
CGI and NetApp have expanded their global alliance partnership, with NetApp Keystone set to power CGI's block storage solutions within its shared services platform. The move deepens the companies' existing relationship and is designed to help organizations modernize IT infrastructure, improve data management, and advance AI initiatives across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
IBM Expands Z Software Portfolio with New Security and Database Management Tools
IBM has announced the general availability of three new IBM Z software offerings that strengthen security operations, simplify certificate management, and improve database administration through AI-assisted automation. The releases reflect IBM's continued focus on supporting mission-critical workloads running on IBM Z and LinuxONE environments as enterprises address increasingly complex security, compliance, and operational requirements.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
Princeton Intros PHD-ISM2G4DG Mainstream M.2 Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Princeton Memory introduced the PHD-ISM2G4DG, a mainstream M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD. The drive comes in 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, and is based on a Phison E27T series DRAMless controller, which it surprisingly pairs with 3D TLC NAND flash memory. The entry-level 512 GB variant offers up to 7100 MB/s sequential reads with up to 4300 MB/s sequential writes; while the 1 TB and 2 TB variants offer the same maximum sequential reads, but with increased sequential writes of up to 6400 MB/s. Write endurance for the three models is rated at 160 TBW, 320 TBW, and 640 TBW.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
This is the Storage of Spaceborne Computer 4 Bringing AI Compute to the Moon
At HPE Discover 2026, we found out what a future moon mission will use in terms of storage for its local compute. The Spaceborne Computer 4 is a very different form factor than we have seen previously, but its mission is not just going to the ISS. Instead, this is destined for a moon lander that will run LLMs on the moon. Let us get into it.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 20th, 2026
CloudCasa Adds Kubernetes Disaster Recovery for HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000
CloudCasa by Catalogic has introduced CloudCasa Disaster Recovery (CloudCasa DR) for Kubernetes, powered by HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000. The new offering extends CloudCasa's Kubernetes data protection portfolio with orchestrated disaster recovery capabilities designed for Kubernetes applications and KubeVirt virtual machines deployed across HPE and hybrid cloud environments.
June 20th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 19th, 2026
16-year-old SATA II SSD survives 1 petabyte of writes — 25x more than the drive's endurance rating
Everything in life has an expiry date, and that holds true even for the best SSDs on the market. A fascinating experiment conducted by the YouTube channel WolfyTech shows that SSDs are more durable than we think, even if they were released 16 years ago.
June 19th, 2026 — Source
HighPoint Rocket 1604L Review: Four Gen5 M.2 SSDs, One Slot, 55.6GB/s
The HighPoint Rocket 1604L is a $399 PCIe Gen5 x16 add-in card that carries four M.2 NVMe SSDs, each on a dedicated Gen5 x4 connection. In our testing with four Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB drives installed, the card sustained 55.6GB/s of 128K sequential read bandwidth and 10.1 million 4K random write IOPS, numbers that are within a few percent of what the four drives are rated to deliver on native motherboard slots. That is the entire pitch of this card: it adds drive bays without subtracting performance.
June 19th, 2026 — Source
The Best Thunderbolt and USB-C Docks in 2026: Up to 140W power delivery, 10 GbE, and even internal M.2 SSD slots
These are the best Thunderbolt and USB-C docks for expanding your laptop's port options.
June 19th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 16th, 2026
AGI AI858 2TB SSD Review — High-end PCIe 5 speeds on a budget
AGI returns with enthusiast performance.
June 16th, 2026 — SMI's PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for consumer SSDs coming next year, but severe NAND shortages will get even worse in 2027 as AI data centers swallow supply — An interview with Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Duann
But NAND supply for client devices may not improve for years.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
KIOXIA Adds 4 TB Variant to Exceria G3 Series M.2 Gen 5 NVMe SSDs
KIOXIA today introduced a 4 TB variant to its Exceria G3 series of mid-range M.2 Gen 5 NVMe SSDs. The company had debuted this series last December, with only 1 TB and 2 TB variants at the time. It features a combination of Phison E31T series DRAMless controller, paired with Kioxia's own 218-layer BiCS8 3D QLC NAND flash memory, but now comes in a 4 TB variant.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
Lexar AI Storage Solution Helps Limited DRAM Run Larger Local AI Models
Lexar has been exploring various technologies to help consumers achieve faster data throughput and more reliable storage. The company now envisions a shift as the PC evolves from a traditional personal computer to a local AI-enhanced experience. We interviewed Lexar's Chief Technical Officer, Daniel Guo, about the technology Lexar is developing to help reduce some DRAM demand and shift the balance towards integrated hardware-software AI storage solution with NAND Flash. According to Guo, DRAM is about six times more expensive to manufacture than NAND Flash, and AI SSDs present opportunities to reduce DRAM requirements for running AI models on local hardware.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 8TB SSD Review — the undisputed king of high-capacity PCIe 5.0 SSDs
What we have today is the WD Black SN8100 by another name, with one very important and exciting change: it's 8TB. This puts the SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 on an entirely different plane, as it delivers a capacity everyone wants with insanely fast hardware. The 2TB Black SN8100 that we reviewed previously was a pleasant surprise given its high power efficiency, but its absurdly low random read latency remains the real draw. Can all this goodness be repeated at 8TB with a new SKU firmly under the SanDisk name? And will anyone be able to afford it?
June 16th, 2026 — Source
SMI's PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for consumer SSDs coming next year, but severe NAND shortages will get even worse in 2027 as AI data centers swallow supply — An interview with Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Duann
But NAND supply for client devices may not improve for years.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
Synology Releases DiskStation Manager 7.4
Synology today announced the release of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.4, delivering DSM Agent, Synology ChatPlus and Meet, and Synology HDD-based post-processing deduplication and compression.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
'The retail SSD market has almost disappeared,' says Silicon Motion exec — PC OEMs are buying third-party drives as direct NAND supply dries up
But developers of SSD controllers still benefit from the situation.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 10th, 2026
SanDisk's massive 8TB SD cards are finally close to launch
A faster 4TB SD card with V30 A2 rating is also coming
June 10th, 2026 — Source
This external SSD is my must-have iPhone 17 Pro accessory — here's why
TeamGroup's PD20M is a MagSafe SSD with a sleek design, 2TB of storage, and great bandwidth.
June 10th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 8th, 2026
Dato Ares DDR5 Memory and Storage with Active Cooling at Computex 2026
At Computex 2026, we walked through the Dato booth, showcasing their latest memory products. We begin our tour with the Ares Armor Lite DDR5 memory series. Very reminiscent of late-2010s memory module designs, it features curvy metal heatspreaders capped by acrylic diffusers for ARGB LEDs. The module comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB making up single- and dual-channel kits. It comes in DDR5-5600, DDR5-6000, and DDR5-6400 speeds.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
Kingston Technology Highlights Design-In Memory, Industrial SSD, and Embedded Solutions for Next-Gen Applications
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory and storage solutions, continues to advance its "Built on Commitment" philosophy as industrial PCs, edge systems, and embedded platforms take center stage in powering next-generation automation, intelligent services, and mission-critical applications. As advanced manufacturing, smart logistics, and global digital infrastructure rapidly expand, customers are seeking more than technology. They expect unwavering reliability, extended product lifecycles, and a trusted global supply they can depend on everywhere they operate.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
Radxa Introduces Qualcomm-Powered DragonStation and DragonBay NAS Systems
Radxa today announced that its upcoming AI NAS products, DragonStation and DragonBay, will ship with Fygo OS pre-installed, providing users with a complete private cloud and local AI experience right out of the box. Built on Qualcomm's high-performance computing platform, DragonStation and DragonBay combine powerful hardware with the intelligent software capabilities of Fygo OS, enabling users to securely store, manage, search, and interact with their data while maintaining full ownership and privacy.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
UGREEN Launches Compact Ryzen-Powered DXP2800 GT NAS with 10GbE
UGREEN has officially expanded its NASync GT storage lineup with the introduction of the DXP2800 GT, a new compact NAS platform designed around AMD's Ryzen Embedded R2514 processor. The new model follows the previously released DXP4800 GT and targets enthusiasts, content creators, and small businesses seeking high-speed networking and flexible storage capabilities in a smaller footprint. The DXP2800 GT adopts a 2+2 drive bay design, offering a balance between storage capacity and system size. While UGREEN has not positioned the unit as an entry-level NAS, its compact layout makes it suitable for users who require centralized storage, media serving, backup management, and private cloud functionality without stepping up to larger four-bay or six-bay systems.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
Ugreen Launches NASync DXP GT with a Focus on Speed, Performance, and Reliability
UGREEN today introduced NASync DXP GT, a new Network-Attached Storage (NAS) lineup built for content creators, smart home users, and users with growing storage demands who need fast transfers, strong multitasking capabilities, and dependable private cloud performance at home.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
Ugreen's new GT NAS lineup is built for speed and serious storage
Ugreen has emerged as a popular player in the NAS market. It's continuing that trend with the launch of two new NAS models in its DXP range: the DXP4800 GT and DXP2800GT.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 6th, 2026
TeamGroup built an external SSD that destroys itself when you send it a text message
This external SSD can wipe itself remotely over 4G -- no Wi-Fi required
June 6th, 2026 — Source
The Floppy Disk patent was granted today in 1972 — when 80KB took up 8 inches and were really floppy
By the 1990s, more than 5 billion floppy disks were sold annually; now, old and recycled stock is bought by a few niche users.
June 6th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — June 5th, 2026
Acer MA200 1TB SSD Review: Good enough, and that's the point
No DRAM, no drama
June 5th, 2026 — Source
Google Drive Gets Multi-Page Scanning
Google updated the Google Drive app on Android this week to give it a more powerful document scanner. Now, you can scan multiple documents at the same time and it'll add them onto the same document, each on their own page.
June 5th, 2026 — Source< or Source
PCIe Gen6 SSDs push 28 GB/s for servers, desktop variants still need to wait
PCIe Gen6 SSDs target AI servers before gaming PCs
June 5th, 2026 — Source
Silicon Power XPower Memory and SSD Products at Computex 2026
XPower, the brand of Silicon Power targeting gamers and PC enthusiasts, showcased their latest high-end DDR5 memory kits, and SSDs. The star attraction in their booth was the XPower Cyclone ASUS ROG Certified DDR5 memory. This memory comes with ARGB LED diffusers that support ASUS Aura Sync RGB, and which you can control from the Armoury Crate application. These modules feature DDR5-6000 with AMD EXPO-ULL (ultra-low latency) profiles. The wider XPower Cyclone series comes in 64 GB (2× 32 GB), 48 GB (2× 24 GB), 32 GB (2× 16 GB), and 16 GB kits, with speeds of DDR5-6000, DDR5-7200, and DDR5-8000, with CAS latencies ranging from CL28 to CL40; and module voltages between 1.35 V and 1.45 V.
June 5th, 2026 — Source
Western Digital Ultrastar HDD Storage at Computex 2026
Having offloaded its entire consumer flash storage business to Sandisk brand, Western Digital is focusing on the Ultrastar brand of enterprise hard drives, and the G-Drive brand of professional storage solutions. During the exhibition in Taipei, the company highlighted how continuous AI workloads ,ranging from initial training models to active agentic systems, generate massive, compounding volumes of data. WD asserts that managing this exponential data growth while maintaining economic efficiency is the defining challenge for enterprise and cloud computing environments.
June 5th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 30th, 2026
OneDrive is getting a powerful file rename feature soon
OneDrive may soon suggest smarter, context-aware file names with Copilot, but it's unclear if this feature can be disabled.
May 30th, 2026 — Source
Sandisk is launching new SATA SSDs in 2026 because NVMe prices are out of control
Old-school SATA storage could become appealing again if Sandisk gets the pricing right
May 30th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 29th, 2026
ASUSTOR Positions Flashstor All-Flash NAS Series for Professional Content Creation
ASUSTOR is highlighting its Flashstor all-flash NAS lineup as a storage platform designed for modern content creators, professional studios, and enthusiasts seeking high-speed network-attached storage without the noise and performance limitations traditionally associated with mechanical hard drives. The company's Flashstor family leverages NVMe SSD storage throughout, focusing on low latency, silent operation, and high-bandwidth connectivity. The Flashstor range targets a variety of creative workloads, from music production and media libraries to professional video editing and large-scale content creation. Unlike conventional NAS systems that often serve primarily as archive storage, ASUSTOR positions Flashstor as active working storage capable of handling demanding production environments. For audio-focused users, the Flashstor series includes integrated HDMI and S/PDIF optical audio outputs, allowing direct digital audio connectivity to compatible equipment.
May 29th, 2026 — Source
Beelink Expands ME Pro Storage PC Lineup for the AI Era
As data-intensive AI workloads reshape computing, demand for systems that combine performance with massive local storage is accelerating. Beelink, renowned for its innovations, has expanded the ME Pro series with new 2-bay and 4-bay models powered by Intel Core i5-13420H, AMD Ryzen 7 H 255, and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. The launch elevates ME Pro into a compact platform for AI computing, content creation, and high-capacity data workflows.
May 29th, 2026 — Source
Humidity-activated optical chip reveals hidden images for secure data storage
Moisture in the air changes how a tiny photonic structure reflects light, exposing concealed patterns for encryption, authentication and sensing.
May 29th, 2026 — Source or Watch Video
New Silicon Motion SM2524XT chip brings 14 GB/s to mainstream SSDs — 6nm DRAMless controller boasts heavy AI PC optimization and slashes KV cache latency
Fast, furious, inexpensive.
May 29th, 2026 — Source
That an app 'Fits on a Floppy' is still a useful measure in 2026
In a world of mass-produced bot-slopware, small is more beautiful than ever
May 29th, 2026 — Source
Websites Can Now Peek at Your SSD to See What Else You're Up To
So far, this looks more practical in lab conditions than in the real world.
May 29th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 28th, 2026
FROST Side-Channel Attack Turns SSD Activity Into A New Browser Privacy Nightmare
Solid state drives, named as such for their lack of moving parts, are an essential part of the modern PC ecosystem, but no moving parts does not mean no security vulnerabilities. In fact, the specific manner in which SSDs function (electrical pulses across NAND flash, I/O throughput, etc) can be measured in a new contention side channel attack dubbed FROST by researchers from the Graz University of Technology in Austria.
May 28th, 2026 — Source
Sandisk brings back affordable storage to rescue buyers from the SSD crisis — new 320 and 520 SATA SSDs are ready to launch
Sandisk doubles down on SATA during difficult times.
May 28th, 2026 — Source
Silicon Motion Introduces SM2524XT PCIe Gen 5 DRAMless SSD Controller
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a global leader in NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced the SM2524XT, a next-generation PCIe Gen 5 DRAMless SSD controller purpose-built for AI inference and KV Cache-intensive workloads. The SM2524XT leverages a new four-processor-core architecture with PCIe Gen 5 x4 and NAND interface speeds up to 4,800 MT/s to achieve sequential read speeds up to 14 GB/s and industry-leading random performance of up to 2.5 million IOPS.
May 28th, 2026 — Source
Synology Announces Availability of New FlashStation FS200T
Synology today announced the launch of the FS200T, a compact all-flash storage solution designed to power home or small offices. "Delivering a remarkably small footprint alongside near-silent operation and responsive flash performance, the FS200T is ideal for enthusiasts that experiment with lightweight containerization and virtualization, or for home users who prioritize a quiet workspace," said Julien Chen, Product Manager at Synology.
May 28th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 24th, 2026
Samsung reportedly developing 250TB to 1PB nearline SSDs, enough for up to 8,000 GTA V installs
Samsung's nearline SSDs may offer up to 50PB per 4U shelf
May 24th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 23rd, 2026
Huawei develops 122TB SSD with new packaging tech to sidestep US sanctions on 3D NAND chips — Chinese firm develops proprietary tech to cram more NAND dies in a smaller footprint
Necessity is the mother of invention.
May 23rd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 22nd, 2026
Seagate is hosting a webinar to teach you all about NAS
We live in an age where we all need more storage than ever, especially if you like to back up your media libraries and other data locally. In an upcoming webinar, Seagate will deliver an easy-to-follow guide on building a dependable NAS set-up for home users and creators.
May 22nd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 21st, 2026
Other World Computing Announces OWC Stack AI Thunderbolt 5 Accelerator and Storage Hub
ther World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced OWC Stack AI, the world's first Thunderbolt 5 AI accelerator and storage hub designed to help businesses, developers, researchers, and power users run larger AI models and workflows locally on select Windows and Linux PCs and laptops with Mac support planned for future release.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Phison's Pascari Enterprise Storage Honored with COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award for Breakthrough 245.76 TB Capacity
Phison Electronics, a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, today announced that its Pascari D206V PCIe Gen 5 data center SSD has received the prestigious COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award, recognizing the next generation of innovation in ultra-high-capacity enterprise storage for AI and modern data center infrastructure.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Western Digital Adds Post-Quantum Cryptography to Ultrastar UltraSMR HDDs
Western Digital has announced post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support for its latest Ultrastar UltraSMR hard disk drives, marking one of the first deployments of NIST-approved quantum-resistant algorithms in production storage hardware. The new drives are currently undergoing qualification with multiple hyperscale customers as cloud and AI infrastructure operators begin evaluating long-term cryptographic resilience at the storage layer.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 18th, 2026
Best online backup 2026: Expert reviews and top picks
We'll help you choose the best online backup service.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
CrystalDiskInfo 9.9.0 can now flag fake Samsung SSDs
CrystalDiskInfo improves fake SSD detection in version 9.9.0
May 18th, 2026 — Source
Dell Pro Max 16 Plus with Qualcomm AIC100 Review: Excellent Workstation, Experimental Accelerator
There are two stories in the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus, and they pull in opposite directions. One is a top-tier mobile workstation: Intel's 24-core Core Ultra 9 285HX, up to 256GB of CAMM2 memory, three M.2 slots, NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell graphics up to the 5000-series with 24GB of GDDR7, MIL-STD-810H build, and a chassis that Dell has clearly poured engineering into.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
NerdioCon 2026: Manager 8.0 Brings AVD Hybrid to Nutanix, Adds Global Pools
Last week, we had the opportunity to attend NerdioCon, held May 4--6, 2026, at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs. The conference focused on Nerdio's products and other cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and Intune. It had keynotes, technical labs, and networking for IT leaders and MSPs. The opening day focused on Managed Service Providers (MSPs), so we attended the conference on days two and three.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
Silicon Power Launches CreatePro Series Storage Solutions
Silicon Power (SP) announces the launch of the CreatePro Series, a comprehensive lineup of storage solutions engineered specifically for content creators. Designed to meet the evolving demands of today's highly specialized and fast-paced creative landscape, CreatePro goes beyond traditional specifications of speed and capacity -- delivering workflow-driven solutions that support creators at every stage of production.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
Two SSDs are better than one in your PC. Here's why
Most Windows PCs come with just one SSD. That may work for most people, but if you're really looking to boost your speed and free up bandwidth, then you should consider using two SSDs instead of one.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
WD Advances Next-Generation Trusted Infrastructure with Industry's First Post-Quantum Cryptography Hard Drives
Western Digital Corporation, the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced a significant step in next-generation infrastructure security with the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its newest high-capacity Ultrastar UltraSMR hard disk drives. As AI infrastructure evolves from compute-centric deployments to data systems that persistently retain information across every inference, training run, and interaction, the durability and security of that data becomes foundational, not optional.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 15th, 2026
Efficient file management is a key concern for creators working with high-resolution media and the llano 2-in-1 card reader offers a practical solution. Highlighted by Tech Court, this compact device combines secure SD card storage with high-speed data transfer, addressing common challenges like misplaced cards and lengthy file transfers. Its ability to hold up to six memory cards, including both full-size SD and microSD formats, ensures organization and protection during shoots or travel. Additionally, the inclusion of USB 3.2 technology enables transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, making it particularly valuable for creators handling 4K video or large photo files.
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May 15th, 2026 — Source
Silicon Power Launches CreatePro Series Storage Solutions
Silicon Power (SP) announces the launch of the CreatePro Series, a comprehensive lineup of storage solutions engineered specifically for content creators. Designed to meet the evolving demands of today's highly specialized and fast-paced creative landscape, CreatePro goes beyond traditional specifications of speed and capacity - delivering workflow-driven solutions that support creators at every stage of production.
May 15th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 16th, 2026
Redditor Orders One Samsung 990 PRO SSD From Amazon, Receives 10 Drives Worth Nearly $4,800 By Mistake
The saga continues with users still getting free hardware from Amazon. This time, the user got an additional nine drives that would have cost him thousands.
May 16th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 14th, 2026
DDR5 Pricing Remains Stable, But SSDs Continue to Soar, Notes Framework
Framework, the maker of various modular laptops, has updated its blog post regarding the pricing and availability of consumer memory and storage configurations for its products. As the company collaborates with its supply chain to equip its laptops and mini-PCs with necessary components, it possesses inside knowledge of pricing trends that ultimately affect consumer purchases. According to the update, Framework notes that the price of DRAM has stabilized for now, and the latest DDR5 memory has remained relatively unchanged in recent weeks. This is noteworthy as memory is one of the most expensive PC components these days.
May 14th, 2026 — Source
This SSD's massive 4TB of storage could jumpstart my gaming PC, as SanDisk's absurd price is finally chipped away
An excellent PCIe 4.0 SSD with various storage capacities, the WD_Black SN850X is returning to a sane price.
May 14th, 2026 — Source
UK government prescribes Single Patient Record for NHS data chaos
Doctors welcome joined-up care plan, but warn patient trust depends on safeguards, access controls, and knowing where Palantir fits in
May 14th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 9th, 2026
Nextorage NEM-PAC 2TB SSD Review: A solid, PS5-ready workhorse
A reliable PCIe 4.0 SSD that doesn't quite steal the spotlight
May 9th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 8th, 2026
Internet archival sites struggling to preserve the internet because of skyrocketing hard drive prices due to the AI boom — Wayback Machine and Wikimedia punished by stratospheric storage pricing and stricter anti-scraping measures blocking the wrong bots
The AI boom that keeps on giving.
May 8th, 2026 — Source
Ugreen NASync DXP4800 Pro 4-bay NAS Review
Ugreen is a relatively new player in the NAS world, but its range is rapidly expanding. It now includes ten products spanning from entry-level two-bay options up to eight-bay devices aimed more at businesses. The NASync DXP4800 Pro sits towards the top of Ugreen's selection, offering four bays and similar features to the NASync DXP4800 Plus released in 2024, but with a more powerful processor so more demanding supplementary workloads can be supported. We put the newcomer through its paces.
May 8th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 7th, 2026
Best SSDs: From SATA to PCIe 5.0, from budget to premium
The best solid-state drives can supercharge your PC.
May 7th, 2026 — Source
High-capacity HDD roadmap: the race to 100TB and zettabyte-scale storage — Toshiba, Seagate and WD outline three distinct strategies
ePMR, MAMR, HAMR: One battle after another.
May 7th, 2026 — Source
How To Find a Drive's File System Type
A file system determines how your device organizes and tracks data. Without it, your operating system wouldn't be able to tell one file from another. It basically serves as an index for all the data on your storage device. It's like a filing cabinet keeping everything tidy and easy to find.
May 7th, 2026 — Source
MSI Launches DATAMAG LITE 40Gbps Magnetic Portable SSD
MSI today announces the launch of the DATAMAG LITE 40Gbps, a magnetic portable SSD that combines high-speed performance with everyday convenience. Available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, the DATAMAG LITE leverages the USB4 40 Gbps interface to deliver transfer rates of up to 4000 MB/s read and 3600 MB/s write, making it an ideal portable storage solution for users who need fast and flexible storage on the go.
May 7th, 2026 — Source or Source
MSI Launches DATAMAG LITE 40Gbps Magnetic USB4 Portable SSD
MSI has announced the DATAMAG LITE, a new portable SSD built around USB4 connectivity and a compact magnetic mounting design. The external storage device is designed for high-speed data transfers and mobile workflows, offering theoretical bandwidth of up to 40Gbps for compatible systems. The DATAMAG LITE targets users handling large datasets, including high-resolution video projects, gaming libraries, and creator workloads that benefit from fast removable storage. MSI states the drive is compatible with desktops, notebooks, tablets, and smartphones equipped with USB-C interfaces supporting USB4 or related standards.
May 7th, 2026 — Source
Official PCIe 8.0 draft aims for 1 TB/s data rate
Final specs due for release in 2028, so don't hold your breath for the hardware
May 7th, 2026 — Source
Satechi Introduces DotDisk 80 Gbps SSD Enclosure With Active Cooling
Satechi has launched the DotDisk, a compact M.2 NVMe enclosure with a USB4 V2 interface running at up to 80 Gbps. Satechi isn't new to the SSD enclosure space, having previously launched products like the compact Mini NVMe SSD in 2024, the USB4 Slim NVMe SSD enclosure last year, and the versatile Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock docking station shown at CES in January. This new addition can accommodate a single M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 drive and supports capacities up to 8 TB, with the slot being user-accessible for later upgrades.
May 7th, 2026 — Source
Windrose's Latest Patch Finally Gives Your SSD A Break (So It Doesn't Break)
Developer Kraken Express understands that everything--even your SSD--needs some relaxation now and then.
May 7th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — May 4th, 2026
Crushing shortages have pushed long-term supply agreements for SSDs and HDDs to record five years — large customers are signing large contracts
Companies sign on the dotted line.
May 4th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 27th, 2026
Sync.com review: Superb online device sync and backup
This online storage service syncs your files across multiple devices but also allows you to back up to its single device vault.
April 27th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 26th, 2026
Extreme stability in ultrafast nanomagnetism aids the development of faster data storage
For the first time, researchers have mapped how the boundaries of magnetic nanostructures behave on extremely short timescales. The work of physicist Johan Mentink of Radboud University shows that these boundaries are much more stable than previously thought. This insight will aid the development of future ultra-fast and compact data storage.
April 24th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 24th, 2026
Kioxia Unveils BG8 SSDs With PCIe 5.0 Speeds for Mainstream PCs
Kioxia is continuing its effort to bring more affordable storage options to the mainstream market, this time with the introduction of its BG8 series that aims to deliver PCI Express 5.0 speeds to a range of consumer systems, including thin and light laptops, and desktops as well. It's also targeting the commercial segment, though the main focus appears to be PC OEMs.
April 24th, 2026 — Source
Your SSD May Be in the Wrong M.2 Slot — Here's How to Tell
One of the easiest mistakes to make when building or upgrading a PC is assuming that every M.2 slot on a motherboard is basically the same. After all, they all look nearly identical and take the same "gum stick-shaped" drives. Motherboard marketing pages love to list "4 x M.2" as though that number alone tells the whole story, but in practice, these slots can behave very differently.
April 24th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 23rd, 2026
Apricorn expands its hardware-encrypted drive lineup with a new 32TB desktop model
Apricorn, a leading manufacturer of software-free, hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, has unveiled a new 32TB version of its Aegis Padlock DT FIPS external drive. It is aimed at organizations that store large volumes of sensitive data and need offline backups that remain isolated from connected systems.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 24R Pro Gen2 Available Now for Enterprise Storage and Virtualization
ASUSTOR has announced the availability of the Lockerstor 24R Pro Gen2 (AS7224RDX), a higher-end rackmount NAS for enterprise and multi-user deployments, pairing a 24-bay chassis with AMD's Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 processor. The AMD chip delivers 8 cores, 16 threads, and boost speeds up to 5.3 GHz. The system is designed for virtualization, container workloads, and heavy use of shared storage.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Everpure 'takes the hit' as AI-fueled supply crunch drives prices up 70%
Storage vendor predicts current crunch will outlast COVID disruptions
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
HighPoint launches Gen5 NVMe Boot RAID and Switch Adapters
HighPoint Technologies has introduced a new line of PCIe Gen5 x16 NVMe Boot RAID and Switch add-in cards and adapters for server and storage deployments.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Kioxia Introduces New Mainstream KIOXIA BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs
Kioxia Corporation today announced the KIOXIA BG8 Series solid state drives (SSDs), the next evolution of its client SSD lineup designed for PC OEM customers. Delivering PCIe 5.0 speed to the mainstream segment, the KIOXIA BG8 Series combines next-generation capability with efficient operation and broad design flexibility for slim laptops, commercial and consumer notebooks, and desktop systems.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
LincStation E1 is a cheap NAS that supports up 2 HDDs + 2 SSDs (crowdfunding for $129 and up)
The LincStation E1 from LincPlus is a compact network-attached storage device that measures just 219 x 88 x 140mm (8.6″ x 3.5″ x 5.5″). But it's a versatile little system with support for up to 76TB of total storage if you max out its four storage options: two bays for SATA hard drives and two M.2 2280 slots with support for up to two SSDs (limited to PCIe 3.0 x1 speeds).
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Samsung and Kingston Trigger New SSD Price Hike Above Ten Percent
The storage market is seeing renewed upward pressure as Samsung Electronics and Kingston Technology move to increase SSD pricing by more than 10 percent. Both companies have notified their distribution partners, with Samsung already implementing higher cost pricing and Kingston applying a similar increase across its full SSD portfolio within the same timeframe. Samsung, as the largest global NAND flash manufacturer, plays a central role in setting baseline pricing trends across the industry. Kingston, meanwhile, maintains a dominant position in the consumer SSD and memory market.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Seagate FireCuda X Vault (8TB) review: A USB-powered, RGB-lit hard drive aimed at gamers
Choose from 8 or 20TB of glowing spinning-platter storage for your archived game streams (or whatever needs storing).
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Seagate Firecuda X Vault review: The cheap answer to rising SSD prices
The X Vault is the first 3.5-inch HDD we've seen that can run solely on USB bus power (15W required) and it delivers 8TB or 20TB of capacity for mega game collections!
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Seagate Refreshes Storage Lineup Across Seagate, FireCuda, and LaCie Brands
Seagate has refreshed its consumer and prosumer storage lineup across three brands, with new options under the Seagate, FireCuda, and LaCie names targeting everything from everyday backup to high-end creative production. The most straightforward of the three is the Seagate One Touch desktop drive, available in 8 TB, 20 TB, and 24 TB. It uses a single USB-C cable for both power and data, no external power brick needed, and it works with Windows and Mac out of the box. Seagate included its Toolkit backup software and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC
Modern hardware requires modern solutions.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
TrueNAS Expands Enterprise Portfolio with V160 Hybrid Storage System
TrueNAS has introduced the V160, a new addition to its enterprise appliance portfolio designed to support larger, more dynamic workloads. The platform targets organizations that balance performance requirements with cost control, especially as flash pricing volatility continues to affect infrastructure planning.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 21st, 2026
ASUS Announces ProArt PA40SU USB4 SSD Enclosure
ASUS today announced ProArt PA40SU, a premium external SSD enclosure designed for creators who require fast, stable storage in a refined, portable form factor. USB4 technology enables transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps for efficient handling of large media files and backups.
April 21st, 2026 — Source
ASUS Introduces ProArt PA40SU USB4 SSD Enclosure with Active Cooling
ASUS has announced the ProArt PA40SU, a USB4-based external SSD enclosure designed for professional content creators and high-throughput storage workflows. The enclosure leverages USB4 connectivity to deliver transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps, enabling efficient handling of large datasets such as 4K video projects, raw media assets, and system backups. It supports NVMe M.2 SSDs in both 2230 and 2280 form factors, allowing users to tailor storage capacity and performance based on specific requirements. A key feature of the PA40SU is its active cooling design.
April 21st, 2026 — Source
Kioxia Unveils Value-Oriented QLC-based KIOXIA EG7 Series SSDs for PC OEMs
Kioxia Corporation today announced KIOXIA EG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), the first client solution to adopt Kioxia's BiCS FLASH generation 8 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. The QLC-based KIOXIA EG7 Series delivers equivalent performance as TLC-based solutions, enabling better total cost of ownership (TCO) for value-oriented slim laptops, as well as commercial and consumer notebooks and desktops.
April 21st, 2026 — Source
Kioxia's New EG7 SSDs Promise Fast and Cheap Storage for PC Makers
Kioxia is rolling out a new solid state drive (SSD) line, the EG7 series, that is its first client solution to feature the company's BiCS Flash generation 8 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology, the company announced today. Or put in plain English, Kioxia's newest SSDs aim to deliver more affordable storage options for PC OEMs. The launch comes four months after Kioxia unveiled its value-driven Exceria G3 SSDs to quell storage price hike anxiety.
April 21st, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 17th, 2026
Someone discovered Seagate's Xbox Storage Expansion cards can be used on PC — which has made their value more meaningful with these discounts
The Seagate Storage Expansion Cards are costly but reliable ways to expand your Xbox storage, but thanks to these discounts and a recent discovery that an accessory can make them usable on PC, their value has doubled
April 17th, 2026 — Source
Zhitai Launches TiPlus 9100 PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe SSD Series
Zhitai, the consumer-facing brand of YMTC, has launched the TiPlus 9100, its first PCIe 5.0 entry in the TiPlus lineup. The drive is built on YMTC Xtacking 4.0 NAND technology and targets gaming laptops, thin portables, and desktop builds. Currently, Zhitai is offering the TiPlus 9100 NVMe M.2 SSDs with capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB. This isn't YMTC's first PCIe 5.0 client SSD, back in March the company launched the PC550, a four-channel Gen 5 drive built on the same Xtacking 4.0 NAND and rated at up to 10,500 MB/s sequential read. The TiPlus 9100 steps that up considerably with a faster controller, pushing 12,000 MB/s and targeting the higher end of the Gen 5 performance.
April 17th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 14th, 2026
ADATA Launches URBAN TAPSAFE External SSD
ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global provider of memory and storage solutions, today announced the launch of the URBAN TAPSAFE External SSD, marking the debut of its new URBAN series. Inspired by the rhythm of modern urban life, the URBAN series is designed to deliver flexible, efficient storage tailored to today's mobile users. The URBAN TAPSAFE combines high-speed performance with an intuitive NFC tap unlock mechanism, integrating powerful data protection into a compact and lightweight design. It enables users to securely access and manage important data with ease across a wide range of on-the-go scenarios.
April 14th, 2026 — Source
Chinese SSD Maker, PetaIO, Unveils PCIe Gen6 SSD With CXL 3.0: Over 28 GB/s & 50M IOPS
PetaIO, a Chinese storage solutions provider based in Nanjing, China, has unveiled its next-gen PCIe Gen6 SSDs with over 28 GB/s speeds.
April 14th, 2026 — Source
Investigation: Even USB flash drives and SD cards are becoming unaffordable
Over the last year, USB drives, SD, and MicroSD storage cards have shot up in price, just like RAM and SSDs.
April 14th, 2026 — Source
Why Video Editors Are Ditching Cloud Subscriptions for NAS In 2026
The digital storage landscape in 2026 presents a pivotal decision between Network Attached Storage (NAS) and cloud-based platforms such as Google Drive, Dropbox and iCloud. According to SpaceRex, NAS stands out for users handling large files, like video editors or photographers, by offering faster local access and eliminating ongoing subscription fees. However, it requires a significant initial investment and technical know-how for setup and maintenance, contrasting with the convenience and accessibility of cloud storage, which depends on reliable internet connectivity.
April 14th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 13th, 2026
Piodata Unveils the SecureX Flash Drive
PIODATA today announced the launch of the SecureX Security Flash Drive, a next-generation USB storage solution engineered for professionals who require uncompromising data protection and backup with immediate, offline accessibility. Designed for high-stakes environments—including medical, military, and technology sectors—SecureX delivers a secure, portable alternative to cloud storage that is always within reach and ready to perform.
April 13th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 11th, 2026
ORICO X50 Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD review: Blazing speeds and innovative cooling
tldr: The X50 meets the expectations of a Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure, but it's not dust-tight or waterproof.
April 11th, 2026 — Source
Reshore semiconductor manufacturing to UK and US to meet sustainability goals, study says
Making semiconductors in the UK and the US would be the most sustainable way to manufacture the materials that power every electronic device on the planet, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
April 11th, 2026 — Source
These Hacks Can Free Up Your Google Drive Storage at No Cost
You only get a few gigabytes of free storage on Google Drive. These hacks can help you stretch that digital space.
April 11th, 2026 — Source
Two manufacturers commit to keep Blu-ray alive after others quit manufacturing — Verbatim and I-O Data extend Blu-ray supply pledge as manufacturers exit the market
Renewed commitment covers drive components and the recently launched BD Reco external recorder.
April 11th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 9th, 2026
Amazon put a filesystem on S3; I showed up with a test suite and bad intentions
The core product is solid and priced fairly
April 9th, 2026 — Source
Best external SSDs for gaming: Portable performance drives for any budget
Maybe your gaming laptop doesn't have enough storage. Or maybe you simply want to render your game library portable between systems. Rather than upgrade your internal storage — add a speedy external SSD. Not only will you have a lot more fast storage for your games, you can use it on any system you wish.
April 9th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 8th, 2026
Microsoft is changing how OneDrive handles file deletions
Microsoft is making a change to the way file deletions are handled by OneDrive, and it is one that users really need to be aware of. The company says that files which are deleted from the cloud storage services will no longer be moved to the Recycle Bin in Windows or Trash in macOS.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
Scale Computing and Nexsan Address Asymmetric Growth in HCI Environments
While hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) has simplified virtualization via streamlined deployments and reduced operational overhead, traditional architectures often struggle with asymmetric scaling. This is particularly evident when storage requirements for large unstructured datasets outpace compute needs, forcing IT teams into inefficient and costly node expansions.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
SK hynix Begins Shipping 321-Layer QLC NAND cSSDs, Dell First Customer
SK hynix has started shipping its PQC21 cSSD, the first product built on its 321-layer QLC NAND flash technology. The product is available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, with Dell as the first customer starting this month. QLC (Quad-Level Cell) stores four bits per cell, which maximizes storage density per unit area but has historically come with a write performance penalty compared to TLC (Triple-Level Cell). SK hynix addresses that with SLC caching, frequently accessed data is written to faster SLC-mode regions first before being transferred to the QLC cells, smoothing out the performance gap for typical workloads.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
SK Hynix Ships 321-Layer QLC 2230 SSDs to Dell Systems
SK Hynix has introduced a new consumer-focused SSD built on its latest 321-layer QLC NAND technology, marking another step forward in high-density flash storage. The product, designated PQC21, is delivered in the compact 2230 form factor and is available in capacities of 1TB and 2TB. This specific form factor is increasingly relevant in modern computing, particularly in ultrathin notebooks, handheld gaming devices, and small form factor desktops where physical space is constrained but storage requirements continue to increase.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
SK Hynix Starts Shipping 321-Layer QLC Client SSDs With Dell First In Line
SK hynix says it has begun supplying client solid state drives (SSDs) based on its 321-layer quad-level cell (QLC) NAND flash memory that it trumped last summer, starting with Dell. Designed for the AI PC era, these consumer SSDs are shipping 1TB and 2TB capacities, and presumably in the shortened M.2 2230 form factor, according to images shared by the company.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
SK hynix starts shipping 321-layer QLC SSDs for AI PCs
SK hynix has started shipping a new client SSD called PQC21, built with its 321-layer QLC NAND. What's interesting about this annoucement is that this is storage if finally meant for laptops and desktops, not servers, and SK hynix says this is its first product using this specific 321-layer QLC...
April 8th, 2026 — Source
Stellar Data Recovery review: Clean interface, good results
Significantly improved since our visit over a decade ago, Stellar Data Recovery (nee Stellar Phoenix Data Recovery) now delivers recovery results commensurate with the competition.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 3rd, 2026
NVMe Performance Compared: Windows Server 2025 versus Ubuntu Server 24.04.4 LTS
After publishing our article about Microsoft's opt-in native NVMe feature on Windows Server 2025, we received multiple requests for a direct comparison of storage performance between Windows Server 2025 with native NVMe and a Linux-based server OS. One especially enthusiastic Redditor even offered us beer to do it! Since there were obviously no other reasonable options, we decided to run the same tests on Linux.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 2nd, 2026
Best online backup 2026: Expert reviews and top picks
We'll help you choose the best online backup service.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source
Brady M511 Review: We Finally Labeled Our Lab
StorageReview has been testing enterprise storage and infrastructure hardware for over 25 years. During that time, we have reviewed petabytes of data across drives, dozens of all-flash arrays, countless switches, servers, and networking gear. We have benchmarked hardware that costs more than most people's houses. What we have never done, not once, is properly label any of it.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source
GameStop NVMe SSD 2TB SSD Review: A surprisingly capable budget drive for the PS5
Good performance, good heatsink, great for gamers
April 2nd, 2026 — Source
Solidigm Expands Sacramento Development, Fueling Global AI Leadership
Solidigm, a pioneer in enterprise data storage, today announced it has exceeded initial investment goals for its Greater Sacramento initiatives, including the company's Rancho Cordova headquarters and surrounding research and development (R&D) campus. Announced in September 2022, Solidigm committed to investing $100 million into regional R&D facilities. Approximately three-and-a-half years into the build out, the company has surpassed this figure and will continue to invest in local talent and technology to help fuel global AI advancements.
April 2nd, 2026 — Source
User orders one WD_BLACK SN7100, gets 10 SSDs instead
One WD_BLACK SN7100 $185 order turns into $1850 score
April 2nd, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — April 1st, 2026
Kioxia Exceria PRO G2 4TB PCIe 5.0 SSD Review
The latest drive from Kioxia is the Exceria PRO G2, the new flagship model for the company's consumer range. The Gen 5 drive, which uses a combination of an 8-channel controller and 218-layer NAND, is Kioxia's fastest drive to date, rated up to 14,900MB/s and 13,700MB/s for sequential read and writes, respectively.
April 1st, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 31st, 2026
Acer Intros FA300 M.2 NVMe Gen 5 SSD
Acer today introduced the FA300, a mid-range M.2 NVMe Gen 5 SSD. The drive brings PCIe Gen 5 speeds to a wider audience, and is based on a DRAMless controller. The company doesn't specify the controller type. Popular DRAMless Gen 5 controllers include Phison E31T and Silicon Motion SM2504XT. The FA300 comes in 1 TB and 2 TB capacity variants, which differ in performance. Both variants offer up to 11 GB/s of sequential reads, but while the 1 TB variant offers up to 9.7 GB/s sequential writes, the 2 TB variant goes a bit further, posting up to 10 GB/s sequential writes.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
Google Drive now detects ransomware and auto-restores your files
No more paying hackers to restore your data.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
Sony Suspends SD and CFexpress Memory Cards Production
Sony suspended orders for almost its entire lineup of SD and CFexpress memory cards. The company is citing the global semiconductor shortage that has made it impossible to meet demand. The move, announced by Sony Japan and spotted by PetaPixel, effectively pauses shipments to both partners and direct customers starting March 27. The suspension covers nearly the company's entire lineup, including CFexpress Type A and Type B cards, as well as higher-end SD offerings such as TOUGH-branded models.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
TerraMaster D1 SSD Pro review: A cool all-aluminum Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure
It's an all-aluminum case with efficient cooling, zero noise, compatible with USB 4/3.2/3.1/3.0, and Thunderbolt 5/4/3 for M.2 SSDs up to 8TB.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
Toshiba Begins Sampling of 30-34 TB SMR Nearline Hard Disk Drives
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has announced the M12 Series of 3.5-inch nearline hard disk drives (HDDs) for hyperscale and cloud service providers operating large‑scale data centers. The new series uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology to deliver storage capacities ranging from 30 to 34 TB. Sample shipments have begun and Toshiba also plans to begin sample shipments of M12 drives that use Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) to deliver capacities of up to 28 TB in the third quarter of 2026.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
World Backup Day: How are you keeping your digital life protected?
It happens every year on March 31 — strategically placed the day before April Fool's Day as a reminder that only fools skip their backups.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
Your data's not safe if you're missing these 7 backup essentials
There's a right way to do data backup.
March 31st, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 24th, 2026
Microsoft shuts down another Windows 11 registry hack — native NVMe SSD support has changed but Insiders still have options
Microsoft changes the nvmedisk.sys registry ID tweak.
March 24th, 2026 — Source
UGreen's Two New Thunderbolt 5 Docks Power Pro Creative Workflows
UGreen has announced the Maxidok 17-in-1 and 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 docks, a significant expansion to the company's Thunderbolt 5 product portfolio. The pair of new docks promises to give professional creators the ports, performance, and multi-display support they require in demanding workflows.
March 24th, 2026 — Source
Windows 11 update kills hidden trick for faster NVMe driver
The latest update blocks a registry tweak that delivered a native NVMe driver for Windows 11, ported over from Windows Server.
March 24th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 21st, 2026
Another major Japanese electronics firm exits the Blu-ray market — Elecom publishes notice of termination of all external drives
End of sale date is June 30, 2026, depending on stock levels.
March 21st, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 20th, 2026
IceWhale Launches ZimaCube 2 Compact NAS Series
The ZimaCube 2 compact NAS and mini-server platform from IceWhale has been announced and is now listed for pre-orders. The lineup is built around 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake processors and includes a standard model with an i3-1215U CPU, a Pro variant with the i5-1235U processor, and a Creator Pack with added GPU support. Measuring 240 x 221 x 220 mm, it's compact but roomy enough to handle high-end configurations without feeling cramped. In terms of storage, you will get six bays supporting 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives, either SATA III or NVMe, and up to four M.2 slots for additional capacity.
March 20th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 18th, 2026
16TB M.2 NVMe SSD Listed at Nearly $16,000 Online
A 16 TB NVMe SSD in the standard M.2 2280 form factor has surfaced online, and its listed price immediately puts it into a category far removed from consumer storage. The drive in question is the Exascend PE4 16 TB, currently shown at $15,935. While that figure will draw the most attention, the more important detail is what the product is actually offering: 16 TB of solid-state storage in a single M.2 slot, without needing a larger U.2 form factor, add-in card, or multiple drives to reach that capacity. That makes the PE4 an unusual product in the NVMe market.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
First 16 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Listed at Eye-Watering $16,000 Price Tag
If your workstation build has no budget limits, there's now a way to get 16 TB of NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD storage on a single M.2 2280 SSD. However, this small storage drive will set you back nearly $16,000, with Amazon listing a brand new Exascend PE4 16 TB M.2 SSD at $15,935. What makes this drive so expensive is the fact that you are getting 16 TB of NVMe SSD storage in a super-dense configuration that fits into a single M.2 slot on a motherboard, requiring no additional drives to achieve this capacity.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
Janus MoSSe monolayer achieves ultrafast charge trapping in 2D flash memory
A Janus MoSSe monolayer serves as a charge-trapping layer in 2D flash memory, achieving ultrafast programming, long data retention, and neuromorphic computing capability.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
KIOXIA GP Series and CM9 Launched for the Era of Agentic AI Storage
At NVIDIA GTC 2026, KIOXIA made one of the more interesting storage announcements of the show. The company revealed two new SSD products targeting the rapidly growing AI inference market, and the positioning here is meaningfully different from standard data center NVMe fare. These are drives designed explicitly for GPU-initiated access, a use case that will only become more important as AI model complexity outpaces local HBM capacities. At GTC 2026, NVIDIA outlined the key reason. There will be many more agents making many more requests on storage than in years past, and the KV Cache is becoming an important but also a different class of storage.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 16th, 2026
Kingston Introduces Next-gen XTS-AES 256-bit Encrypted IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 USB Flash Drive
Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 (LP50 G2) hardware-encrypted USB flash drive. The drive provides enterprise-grade security with FIPS 197 and AES 256-bit hardware encryption in XTS mode. It also safeguards against BadUSB with digitally signed firmware and against Brute Force password attacks.
March 16th, 2026 — Source or Source
New Kingston IronKey LP50 G2 debuts with upgraded hardware encryption
Kingston has introduced the IronKey Locker+ 50 G2, a new hardware‑encrypted USB flash drive aimed at users who need stronger protection for portable data. The LP50 G2 uses FIPS 197‑certified, XTS‑mode AES‑256 hardware encryption and includes safeguards against BadUSB exploits and brute‑force password attacks.
March 16th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 13th, 2026
How to protect yourself from bad external SSDs during the PC hardware apocalypse -- newer drives will definitely cost more, and some may offer up shockingly poor performance
You should consider buying a portable drive that was made before AI hardware demands seemingly gobbled up all the good flash.
March 13th, 2026 — Source
If you care about productivity, it's time you learn how to 'context-prompt' your Google Drive
Gemini can now access relevant information from your various sources to give personalized help.
March 13th, 2026 — Source
Silicon Motion Launches SM8008 PCIe Gen 5 Controller for Enterprise Boot Drive and Ultra-Low-Power Storage
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced the launch of the SM8008, a PCIe Gen 5 x4 NVMe enterprise SSD controller purpose-built for data center boot drives and power-sensitive enterprise storage applications.
March 13th, 2026 — Source
Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages — company says it will refund the original purchase price 'if there is a shortage of replacement products'
It follows the case of a refused RMA prompted by quadrupling memory prices
March 13th, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 12th, 2026
3-2-1-1-0 Is the New 3-2-1 - Maximizing Data Security on Asustor
As ransomware attack methods become increasingly sophisticated, the traditional 3-2-1 backup rule faces new challenges. With this in mind, we here at ASUSTOR are changing our messaging to actively promote the new 3-2-1-1-0 backup principle for increased data security. With 3-2-1-1-0, you still need at least three copies of data, on two different types of media with one offsite, but additionally, one copy must be offline or immutable while ensuring backups are verified with zero errors.
March 12, 2026 — Source
Microsoft DirectStorage 1.4 Brings Quicker Load Times and Smoother Asset Streaming
Microsoft has released its latest DirectStorage 1.4 update, focusing on the technicalities behind game asset streaming. Today, the company introduced new compression and decompression technology called Zstandard (Zstd), which should improve game loading times and bring much faster game asset streaming than what was previously used. Microsoft originally developed its DirectStorage in DirectX 12 to take advantage of the quick NVMe SSDs. Powerful consumer GPUs need game assets to load incredibly fast, and DirectStorage devleopment has cut out the middle-man, the CPU, in the process of streaming these assets from storage to the GPU.
March 12, 2026 — Source or Source
Silicon Motion SM8008 Targets Enterprise SSDs With new Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD controller
Silicon Motion has announced the SM8008, a new PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD controller designed specifically for enterprise boot drives and other power-sensitive storage roles inside modern data centers. While high-capacity primary storage usually gets most of the attention, boot SSDs remain a required component in every server node. In hyperscale and AI infrastructure, that means operators may be deploying these devices in very large volumes, making power efficiency, predictable behavior, and security more relevant than ever.
March 12, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 11th, 2026
Cancelled Blu-Ray recorder production leads to flood of orders for Panasonic after rivals exit market — last supplier standing apologizes for delays as firm inundated with orders
Firm is enjoying a dead cat bounce as the last supplier standing.
March 11, 2026 — Source
CTERA Fusion Direct Targets Files and Object Storage for AI-Driven Workload
CTERA has introduced Fusion Direct, a federated data architecture designed to collapse the long-standing gap between enterprise file systems and object storage. The new offering extends the CTERA Fusion family, which already includes CTERA Fusion Gateway, and is positioned as a core component of the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform. The goal is to present a single, high-performance data fabric that can serve both human-centric file workloads and machine-driven AI pipelines without duplicating data or refactoring applications.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Glyph Atom EX40 review: Rugged, portable 40Gbps USB4 storage
Good looks, a ruggedized frame, and very good real-world performance makes this drive's high price much easier to accept.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Minisforum's new flagship NAS comes with OpenClaw pre-installed — Strix Halo-powered N5 Max can run a local AI LLM
What could possibly go wrong?
March 11, 2026 — Source
Minisforum's N5 MAX Marks a Breakthrough in NAS Industry With Built-In OpenClaw in Local Computing
Minisforum's to-be-launched AI NAS N5 MAX, has been confirmed to successfully run the built-in OpenClaw in local AI LLMs. Equipped with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, the self-developed MinisCloud OS unleashes full power of integrated AI NAS, fulfilling diverse user needs running data locally.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Seagate CCO says storage price hikes are 'the new normal' — demand enters an unprecedented 'supercycle' driven by AI growth
Surging memory costs are reshaping the storage industry's traditional boom-bust cycle
March 11, 2026 — Source
Windows 11 Native NVMe Support Gives PCIe SSDs a Performance Lift
Windows 11 appears to gain a meaningful storage-side improvement from native NVMe support for PCIe SSDs, a feature Microsoft originally framed more prominently around Windows Server 2025. The change updates the Windows storage path by allowing NVMe drives to operate with less dependence on the older SCSI command translation layer, which had remained part of the storage stack despite the widespread adoption of modern solid-state storage. That legacy layer has long been one of the less visible inefficiencies in Windows storage handling. SCSI traces its roots back to a much older generation of hardware, and while it remained useful as a broad compatibility layer, it was never designed around the parallel, low-latency behavior of NVMe flash storage.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 5th, 2026
Imec Partners with Atlas to Develop Permanent DNA-Based Data Storage Technology
imec, a global leader in nano-electronics and digital innovation, and Atlas Data Storage, a pioneer of production-scale DNA data storage, today announce a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development of digital data storage using synthetic DNA. The collaboration combines Atlas' ASIC design expertise and scalable DNA synthesis technology with imec's deep expertise in advanced chip development, fabrication, and integration. In addition to prototyping and strategic support, imec is investing in Atlas.
March 5, 2026 — Source
It's time to make 1TB SSDs the default in PCs
Think 512GB is enough? Modern PCs, games, and 4K video say otherwise.
March 5, 2026 — Source
Next Generation, Permanent DNA-Based Data Storage for the AI Age
imec, a global leader in nanoelectronics and digital innovation, and Atlas Data Storage, a pioneer of production-scale DNA data storage, today announce a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development of digital data storage using synthetic DNA. The collaboration combines Atlas' ASIC design expertise and scalable DNA synthesis technology with imec's deep expertise in advanced chip development, fabrication, and integration.
March 5, 2026 — Source
Orico IG740-Pro 1TB SSD Review: A small budget sleeper
Performance meets efficiency in a challenging market
March 5, 2026 — Source
Orico K20 Mini 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD Review - Ultra-Thin MagSafe Drive
Orico's K20 Mini 2TB Ultra-Thin MagSafe drive is the best of its kind we've tested. It's universally compatible with all devices, reaching up to 2000 MB/s.
March 5, 2026 — Source
Seagate promises up to 44TB HAMR Hard Drives with Mozaic 4+ tech
Seagate has begun shipping its next-generation 44TB hard drives to major hyperscale cloud providers. These drives are the first to use the Mozaic 4+ platform, which leverages Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology to achieve record-breaking storage densities. By using a nanoscale laser to heat the recording medium during writes, Seagate can pack 4.4TB of data per platter, reaching a total of 44TB in a standard 10-platter configuration.
March 5, 2026 — Source
Seagate Unveils Massive 44TB Mozaic Hard Drive, Eyes 100TB Next
As the buildout of AI infrastructure continues, the availability of everything from DRAM to hard drives has been affected, but Seagate may have an answer. As data-intensive AI generated video becomes more common, massive storage arrays are required, which are often cost prohibitive with solid state storage. Seagate is looking address those storage needs with its latest technologies, which enable larger hard drive capacities than ever before.
March 5, 2026 — Source
This 1TB PNY microSD Express Card has solved my Switch 2 storage woes for the better
Take that, measly 256GB onboard storage
March 5, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 4th, 2026
Arq 7 Backup review: Uniquely versatile online, network, and local backup
This super-clean backup client connects to any number of online storage services, including its own.
March 4, 2026 — Source
Best external SSDs for gaming: Portable performance drives for any budget
Don't leave performance on the table... Take it with you!
March 4, 2026 — Source
Morefine N1 NAS Launches With Ryzen 7 Pro 8845HS and dGPU Expansion Support
Morefine has announced the N1 NAS, a tower-style NAS solution that packs the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8845HS, up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 ECC memory, dual 10 GbE ports, and built-in PCIe expansion. Pricing starts at $759 for a barebones version, but 32 GB of memory bumps that up to $1,209, while the 64 GB and 96 GB versions come in at $1,569 and $1,929. The Morefine N1 has three M.2 slots for up to 12 TB of SSD storage alongside four hot-swap 3.5-inch HDD bays accessible via the top of the case for an additional 120 TB.
March 4, 2026 — Source
Once upon a time, saving your bits meant punching holes in floppies
Microsoft vet revisits the gloriously manual era of write protection
March 4, 2026 — Source
Seagate begins shipping 44TB hard drives with HAMR tech to data centers — Mozaic 4+ platform expands to 10 platters
Hard drives hit an important 44TB capacity milestone.
March 4, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 3rd, 2026
A rewritable hard drive made of DNA? Researchers say it's possible
A rewritable hard drive made of DNA? Researchers say it's possible
March 3, 2026 — Source
Are There Any Affordable CFexpress Type B Memory Cards Left?
The NAND storage market has been overcome by AI datacenter demands and unfortunately it is having a serious impact on the price of memory cards and another storage solutions. I have noticed some drives and memory cards have doubled in price over the last couple of months.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro SSD Review: An 8TB unobtanium monster
A compelling 8TB 9100 Pro alternative
March 3, 2026 — Source
Morefine N1 NAS features Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, 10 GbE networking, and support for a desktop GPU
With four hard drive bays and three M.2 slots, it can hold a lot of storage. But there's also support for up to 96GB of DDR5-5600 ECC memory, dual 10 GbE LAN ports, a 3 inch touchscreen display on the front of the system, and a PCIe connector that lets you equip the system with a desktop graphics card.
March 3, 2026 — Source
MSI RTX 5090D V2 LIGHTNING spotted, featuring 24GB memory
A Bilibili user going by "Hardware Patrick Star" has shared what appears to be an MSI GeForce RTX 5090 D v2 LIGHTNING.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Netac ZX20 II Portable SSD 2TB review - Going for 2GB/sec
Netac has refreshed its compact ZX20 portable SSD line with the ZX20 II, keeping USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) as the core interface while changing the parts that most users complained about the first time around. Rather than chasing a new controller headline, the update focuses on physical design, mounting, and day-to-day handling—areas that matter when a drive spends more time in pockets and camera rigs than on a desk.
March 3, 2026 — Source
New DNA HDD can be 'erased and overwritten repeatedly' — University of Missouri researchers aiming for next-gen thumb-drive-sized storage
Scientists are being cagey about the write mechanism, but say 'a nanopore sensor' will be used for reads.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Seagate begins shipping 44TB hard drives with HAMR tech to data centers — Mozaic 4+ platform expands to 10 platters
Hard drives hit an important 44TB capacity milestone.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Seagate Delivers Next-Generation Mozaic 4+ Hard Drives with 44 TB Capacity
As technology innovation accelerates both data creation and value, the need for scalable, efficient, high-performance storage solutions has never been greater. Today, Seagate Technology announced its next-generation Mozaic 4+ platform, the industry's only heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR)-based storage platform deployed at-scale, is now qualified and in production with two leading hyperscale cloud providers. Supporting capacities up to 44 TB, these qualifications reflect production-scale deployments in hyperscale environments.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Why I trust this 1TB microSD card with all my professional footage - and that says a lot
This Lexar 1TB microSD card is fast, durable, and worth every cent. Here's why.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — March 2nd, 2026
A rewritable DNA hard drive may help solve the growing data storage crisis
Around the world, scientists are exploring an unexpected solution to the growing data crisis: storing digital information in synthetic DNA. The idea is simple but powerful—DNA is one of the most compact, durable information systems on Earth. But one issue has held the field back. Once data is written into DNA, it can't be changed.
March 2, 2026 — Source
Glyph Atom EX20 SSD review: Fast 20Gbps USB (if you BYO cable)
This rugged, handsome external 3.2x2 USB SSD proved very fast -- but only after I switched to a higher-quality cable.
March 2, 2026 — Source
Japanese firm stops production of Blu-ray disc drives — Buffalo says there will be no successors to its current trio of portable USB-attached drives
Firm, best known for its networking and hub products, is adjusting its external storage lineup.
March 2, 2026 — Source
Orico BookDrive P10Plus (512GB) review: Magnetic back and 100W passthrough charging
Novel features, but poor sustained writes.
March 2, 2026 — Source
Why encrypted backups may fail in an AI-driven ransomware era
Think your encrypted backups are safe? AI-driven ransomware now infiltrates networks, corrupts recovery points, and silently targets backup systems before you ever realize your data protection strategy has failed.
March 2, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 24th, 2026
MIPI Alliance Introduces UniPro v3.0 and M-PHY v6.0 for Enhanced UFS Performance
The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops specifications that standardize wired interfaces for mobile and other connected ecosystems, today announced major updates to two of its foundational specifications. MIPI UniPro v3.0 and MIPI M-PHY v6.0 offer significant performance, latency and power-efficiency improvements for next-generation JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS 5.0) solutions to support greater edge AI workloads in smartphones, tablets, PCs, gaming consoles, automotive and industrial applications.
February 24, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 17th, 2026
AI Data Centers Are Absorbing HDD Supply: WD 2026 Capacity Sold Out
Western Digital basically told the market what a lot of NAS builders and home-lab folks were worried about: 2026 HDD supply is already spoken for. CEO Irving Tan said the company is "pretty much sold out" for calendar year 2026, with firm purchase orders covering that capacity from WD's top seven customers. On top of that, some customers are already lining up longer-term supply deals that extend into 2027 and even 2028. In other words, this isn't a short blip where stock levels recover next month—it looks more like capacity being reserved in advance.
February 17, 2026 — Source
Corrupt USB drive? Try these 3 fixes before you wipe it
Don't let your files fall by the wayside!
February 17, 2026 — Source
IT worker tried to destroy an SSD with a drill and failed spectacularly
A cautionary tale in data destruction
February 17, 2026 — Source
Popular storage giant Western Digital runs dry on consumer storage — AI data centers now take priority
AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the storage market, as Western Digital confirms firm orders through 2026 and long-term agreements stretching into 2028.
February 17, 2026 — Source
Western Digital is out of hard drives, because AI (of course)
In an earnings report, the CEO says the company is sold out of new drives for 2026.
February 17, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 15th, 2026
ACEMAGIC N3A NAS features AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and support for 4 HDDs and 2 SSDs
The ACEMAGIC N3A is an upcoming network-attached storage (NAS) system with four bays for 3.5 inch hard drives, two M.2 slots with support for PCIe 3.0 NVMe storage, and a somewhat surprising processor.
February 15, 2026 — Source
Cloud storage company releases its 2025 hard drive reliability report — overall Annualized Failure Rate drops to 1.36%, 21 percentage points lower than last year
Check out Backblaze's most reliable hard drives for 2025.
February 15, 2026 — Source
Linux Kernel Improvement Can Make Hibernation Several Times Faster With Slow SSDs
A patch series sent out for review this weekend can significantly improve the system hibernation performance under Linux. Particularly for those with slower SSDs, the patches can make Linux hibernate up to several times faster.
February 15, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 13th, 2026
Micron 9650 NVMe SSD Enters Mass Production as First PCIe Gen6 Enterprise SSD
The transition to PCIe Gen6 storage has reached a commercial milestone: the Micron 9650 NVMe SSD has entered mass production, becoming the first data center SSD built on the PCIe Gen6 interface to ship at scale. The development marks a shift in storage architecture, as higher data throughput and improved energy efficiency become increasingly important to overall system performance in modern data centers.
February 13, 2026 — Source
Micron 9650 PCIe Gen 6 SSDs Enters Mass Production
The Micron 9650 delivers up to 28 GB/s in sequential reads, double that of PCIe Gen 5 drives. The drive's sequential write speed reaches 14 GB/s, while its random read performance hits 5.5 million IOPS and its random write achieves 900,000 IOPS. These numbers show 100%, 40%, 67%, and 22% gains over Gen 5. At a 25-watt power state, the drive offers double the performance of PCIe Gen 5 options. It has a sequential read efficiency of 1,120 MB/s per watt (2× better than Gen 5), and its sequential write efficiency is 560 MB/s per watt (1.4 times better).
February 13, 2026 — Source
MSI DataMag 40Gbps review: Shiny, magnetic USB4 storage
Though not the fastest 40Gbps SSD we've tested, the DataMag is still fast and attaches magnetically to any suitable surface.
February 13, 2026 — Source
Twisted 2D magnet creates skyrmions for ultra dense data storage
A subtle atomic twist has unlocked ultra-tiny magnetic swirls that could transform the future of data storage.
February 13, 2026 — Source
WD Green SN3000 1TB SSD Review: A diamond in the rough
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
February 13, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 12th, 2026
Backblaze 2025 Year-End Drive Stats: Annual AFR Falls to 1.36% as High-Capacity Drives Dominate Fleet
Backblaze has now published 13 years of Drive Stats data, one of the most extensive longitudinal datasets on hard drive reliability in production environments. Over time, this dataset has become a valuable reference for understanding drive performance trends across models, capacities, and deployment conditions.
February 12, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 11th, 2026
Sony to exit the recordable Blu-ray market this month in another blow to physical media
Sony confirms there will be no successor models
February 11, 2026 — Source
Umbrel Pro: 16TB Personal Cloud Storage Solution With No Subscriptions
What if you could take full control of your digital life, no subscriptions, no third-party interference, just you and your data? In this walkthrough, Umbrel shows how their latest creation, the Umbrel Pro, is transforming personal cloud storage. Imagine a sleek, compact server on your desk, offering up to 16TB of customizable storage, whisper-quiet operation, and privacy features that surpass corporate cloud services.
February 11, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 6th, 2026
I tested Raspberry Pi's new USB flash drive, and it has one key advantage over competitors
It might not fully replace a traditional Raspberry Pi system, but this is as fast as these kinds of flash drives get.
February 6, 2026 — Source
I tested the world's smallest 1TB SSD drive, and it's biggest downside shouldn't surprise you
The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C weighs under three grams yet delivers ample storage and fast speeds.
February 6, 2026 — Source
Western Digital details 14-platter 3.5-inch HAMR HDD designs with 140 TB and beyond
HDDs for the current and next decade.
February 6, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 4th, 2026
Hard drives aren't done yet: Western Digital is pushing HDD performance toward SSD territory
New high-bandwidth and dual-actuator drives target data center workloads with QLC-level throughput
February 4, 2026 — Source
WD to launch 100TB HDDs by 2029, enough to store all Call of Duty games (50 times)
WD presents High Bandwidth Drives, 100TB by 2029, industry's first dual pivot tech
February 4, 2026 — Source
Western Digital reveals new software platform to manage hundreds of petabytes of storage — as-yet-unnamed tool gives users powerful management capabilities at the price of lock-in
New software layer simplifies device management, but only on WD gear
February 4, 2026 — Source
Western Digital Unveils New Hard Drive Solutions on its Innovation Day
At its Innovation Day 2026, Western Digital today unveiled a new customer-centric storage roadmap that reinvents the hard drive for AI needs, reinforcing its position as a strategic storage infrastructure partner for the AI-driven data economy. The announcements reflect how WD's fundamental business transformation has enabled a new generation of storage technologies spanning scalable capacity, breakthrough performance optimizations, power efficiency innovations and an intelligent platform API with cost-effective economics.
February 4, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 2nd, 2026
Best PCIe 4.0 SSDs 2026: Top picks from experts
Best overall, best on a budget, best for a game console, and more.
February 2, 2026 — Source
Lexar Play SE 4TB SSD Review: The oddball of the bunch
A weird but capacious NVMe SSD
February 2, 2026 — Source
Stop destroying your SSD: 6 must-do Windows 11 tweaks
Follow these tips for a long-lasting SSD!
February 2, 2026 — Source
User Scammed With Fake Samsung 990 PRO SSD That Runs Like USB 2.0 Sticks, But Easily Passes Detection In Windows
SSD scams aren't uncommon, but fake SSDs are now easily bypassing basic system checks and appearing legitimate to the operating systems.
February 2, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — February 1st, 2026
Open source IDE-ATAPI drive emulator launches for vintage computers — drop-in 3.5-inch bay solution can save oodles of optical and HDD images to a microSD
PicoIDE launched earlier this week, touted as "an open source IDE/ATAPI drive emulator for vintage computers." This single 3.5-inch bay fitting device can replace those aging optical drives (and media) and HDDs, that your retro-PC relies on, with the convenience and capacity that modern microSD cards provide. It uses an appropriate retro-design aesthetic (in beige or black).
February 1, 2026 — Source
Researcher builds bizarre 128-byte USB drive the size of a dinner plate using ancient pre-semiconductor magnetic core memory technology — data disappears once it is read, requiring special handling
Another drawback with this device is that reading data is destructive
February 1, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 31st, 2026
Sandisk crushes wallets with up to 2.8X SSD price hikes as NAND shortage strangles the market — WD Black SN8100 8TB skyrockets past $2,500, more than a high-end gaming PC
Sandisk, renowned for producing some of the market's best SSDs, has substantially increased prices across its SSD portfolio in early 2026. In fact, some of the company's SSDs cost almost three times more than their normal MSRP.
January 31, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 30th, 2026
Samsung PM9E1 Gen5 SSD Features 4 TB High-Speed Capacity In A M.2 2242 Form Factor, Up To 14.5 GB/s Read Speeds
Samsung PM9E1 Gen5 SSD Goes Big With A Large 4 TB Capacity & Fast 14.5 GB/s Speeds In A Compact Form Factor
January 30, 2026 — Source
The FireCuda 530R is a worthwhile addition to any PC build, if you can find it in stock
The Seagate FireCuda 530R Gen 4 SSD is a worthy addition to any gaming or content-creation-driven PC rig, but finding it in stock is going to be a challenge. The ongoing RAM and SSD-pricing apocalypse has meant that low-cost drives have either been snatched up entirely or are available at exorbitantly inflated prices. The 530R is a victim of a lack of availability, but there are some heatsink models floating around both US and UK retailers.
January 30, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 9th, 2026
Netac Shows DDR5 Memory, Portable SSDs, and PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe Drives at CES 2026
At the Netac booth at CES 2026, we saw a fleet of memory and storage solutions that the company has prepared for the consumer market. Starting with its Basic memory lineup, it includes DDR5 memory running up to 4,800 MT/s with capacities of up to 32 GB per DIMM. On the other hand, its older DDR4 tops out at 3,200 MT/s with the same 32 GB max capacity (per kit). However, the company has prepared even more advanced DDR5 and DDR4 DIMMs that can reach much higher clock speeds.
January 9, 2026 — Source
The Rise of Diskless Kafka: Rethinking Brokers, Storage, and the Kafka Protoco
Diskless Kafka stores all event data in object storage without using brokers for scalable and cost-efficient data streaming architectures.
January 9, 2026 — Source
This hidden Windows 11 trick unlocks SSD speed boost for NVMe drives
Microsoft recently added a new feature that gives a significant performance boost to certain SSDs. However, there's a caveat.
January 9, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 8th, 2026
Just Try To Catch The Samsung 9100 PRO 1TB
There is something special about the 1TB version of the Samsung 9100 Pro, for contrary to your expectations it tends to run faster on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E APEX than it does on an ASUS Z890 Apex. It also outperforms the 4TB and 8TB versions of the Samsung 9100 Pro on that AMD system.
January 8, 2026 — Source
MSI Showcases SPATIUM M571 DLP SSD With Flagship PCIe Gen5 Performance and Data Loss Protection
At CES 2026, MSI unveiled its new flagship consumer and client SSD, the SPATIUM M571 DLP. Positioned at the top of MSI's storage lineup, the drive targets high-end desktop and workstation platforms that can take advantage of PCIe Gen5 bandwidth, while also addressing data integrity concerns through built-in protection features. The SPATIUM M571 DLP uses the M.2 2280 form factor and will be offered in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities. MSI confirmed that all models ship with a five-year warranty, aligning the product with other premium Gen5 SSDs currently entering the market.
January 8, 2026 — Source
Samsung Confirms Active Exploitation of High-Severity Vulnerability in SSD Magician Software
Samsung has issued a security warning confirming a serious vulnerability in its Samsung Magician SSD management software that is actively being exploited. The flaw affects Samsung Magician versions 6.3.0 through 8.3.2 and can allow attackers to gain full system administrator privileges on affected Windows systems. According to Samsung's advisory, the vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-57836 and carries a CVSS score of 7.8, placing it in the high-severity category.
January 8, 2026 — Source
Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam: Unified Architecture, Faster Time to Protection
ARTESCA+ Veeam is what happens when backup software and backup storage stop acting like separate products and move into the same house. At a high level, it is a unified software appliance that runs Veeam Backup & Replication inside Scality ARTESCA on a single server. Instead of setting up a Windows server for Veeam, a separate S3 target, and the glue between them, customers can deploy a single system that integrates the Veeam control plane and the S3 repository into a single stack.
January 8, 2026 — Source
WD Black and WD Blue gaming SSDs have transformed into the Sandisk Optimus Collection
The Sandisk Optimus Collection is rolling out
January 8, 2026 — Source
World's First Solid State Battery: Solid Cell Hype or Hope? Donut Lab Under Review
What if the future of energy storage wasn't just an incremental improvement but a complete reimagining? Solid-state batteries, long considered the holy grail of energy technology, could be the key to unlocking safer, faster, and more sustainable power solutions. In this guide, Ziroth explores how Donut Lab's bold claim of creating the world's first solid-state battery could transform industries like electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy.
January 8, 2026 — Source
You Don't Have to Spend Money on Cloud Storage to Save All Your Photos and Videos
Instead of paying a subscription for cloud storage, try this DIY method for backing up your photos.
January 8, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 7th, 2026
AMD Expands Ryzen Client Portfolio With New Ryzen AI 400, Ryzen AI Max+, and Ryzen 7 9850X3D
At CES 2026, AMD refreshed its client CPU roadmap for consumer, commercial, and enthusiast desktops, emphasizing on-device AI acceleration while maintaining familiar priorities such as battery life, thin-and-light performance, and high-end gaming. The updates include new Ryzen AI 400 Series processors for Copilot+ PCs. There is a Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series stack for business fleets. Expanded Ryzen AI Max+ offerings are available for premium ultraportables and compact desktops.
January 7, 2026 — Source
CES 2026: Sandisk launches new Optimus series SSDs, replacing WD Blue and WD_Black
At CES this week, Sandisk is announcing a big rebranding of its internal SSD line-up. The WD Blue and WD Black ranges are being replaced. Moving forward, Sandisk will launch Sandisk Optimus, Optimus GX and Optimus Pro SSDs. The first set of drives are also ready to hit the market in the coming weeks.
January 7, 2026 — Source
CES 2026: Sandisk Transforms SSD Lineup with New Optimus Branding
Sandisk to Retire Western Digital Branding for Consumer and Professional SSDs in Favor of Optimized Optimus Branding
January 7, 2026 — Source
CES 2026: UGREEN just rolled out the most powerful NAS servers yet with dual 10GbE and Thunderbolt 4, 64GB RAM, fully local AI, and Intel Core Ultra 7 — this is a NAS upgrade you cannot miss
The NASync iDX6011 and UGREEN iDX6011 Pro take NAS servers to a whole new level.
January 7, 2026 — Source
DIGIEAR Debuts OmniCore All-Flash AI NAS at CES 2026
At CES 2026, DIGIEAR unveiled OmniCore, which is a modular all-flash AI NAS. This is designed for creators, developers, and everyone who manages high-volume digital content across multiple devices, like mobile, remote, and security-sensitive workflows. The company is targeting a Q2-Q3 2026 commercial launch.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Google Drive gets its Material 3 Expressive redesign back
Last year Google started the rollout of the Material 3 Expressive redesign to Google Drive, bringing it in line, aesthetically, with other products and services. Then, for reasons best known to Google, the company then seemed to change its mind and pulled back some of the new look.
January 7, 2026 — Source
If you have a Samsung SSD, you better update this app ASAP
If your Samsung Magician app is older than version 9.0, you should immediately update it to patch a security vulnerability.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Infortrend Unveils Its Most Advanced U.2 NVMe SSD Storage Solution
Infortrend Technology, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise storage and AI solutions, today announced the launch of EonStor GS 5024U, its highest-performing storage system to date. It delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability, effectively meeting the growing demands of AI workloads—from model training and inference to real-time analytics.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Lexar Shows SSDs, Memory, MicroSD Cards, and AI Vision at CES 2026
At CES 2026, the TechPowerUp team visited the Lexar booth to see what the company had to offer. Lexar was celebrating thirty years since helping to establish the CompactFlash card standard in 1996. Their anniversary showcase featured the new Professional SILVER PLUS microSDXC, which they claim is the world's fastest 2 TB UHS-I card, boasting read speeds of 255 MB/s and write speeds of 180 MB/s, with 4K60P recording capabilities for action camera users. The TouchLock Portable SSD also drew attention as the first NFC dual-encryption drive we've encountered, using a smartphone tap to unlock 128-bit AES hardware encryption.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Micron's 3610 Are PCIe 5 SSDs for Affordable Gaming PCs
The lack of Crucial branding still smarts, though.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Samsung patches high-risk security vulnerability in its SSD software, update yours now
If you have a Samsung SSD in your computer and you use the Samsung Magician app, it is time to update to the latest version, as Samsung reported a high-severity vulnerability in some of the older versions of the program.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Sandisk Gives Its Western Digital Blue and Black Lineups a Makeover
The new year is bringing a new look for Western Digital-branded SSDs. The Sandisk-owned Western Digital Blue and Black product lines are now Sandisk Optimus and have a new, possibly lightning-inspired logo to complete the look. In a statement announcing the rebrand, Sandisk indicated that it expects the new naming scheme to help customers find the products they need.
January 7, 2026 — Source
SanDisk heals WD Black and Blues, rebrands beloved client SSDs
NVMe drives to live on under the Optimus banner
January 7, 2026 — Source
Satechi Launches Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock with SSD Enclosure at CES 2026
Satechi introduced at CES 2026 the CubeDock with SSD enclosure, its first Thunderbolt 5 docking station. The device is offering 80/120 Gbps bandwidth and integrated M.2 NVMe storage supporting 2230/2242/2260/2280 NVMe SSDs up to 8 TB with speeds up to 6,000 MB/s. The aluminium dock measures 127 x 127 x 52 mm and features one upstream Thunderbolt 5 port with support for up to 140 W of host charging. Connectivity includes three downstream Thunderbolt 5 ports (80 Gbps, 15 W each), two USB-C ports (10 Gbps), two USB-A ports (10 Gbps), UHS-II SD and microSD card readers (up to 312 MB/s), 2.5G Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
January 7, 2026 — Source
SK hynix Platinum P51 2TB SSD Review - A Powerful Gen5 Alternative
Capable of 14,700 MB/s, the Platinum P51 delivers a certified 20K TT elite ranking along with some of the best gaming performance going.
January 7, 2026 — Source
UGREEN redefines NAS with secure, on-device AI in the NASync iDX Series
UGREEN NASync iDX Series offers top-tier powerful AI-native private cloud
January 7, 2026 — Source
Why UGREEN's new iDX NAS is more than storage—and superior to the Cloud
Redefined NAS with fast hardware and fully local AI
January 7, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 6th, 2026
CES 2026: Meet Phison's New PCIe 5.0 Controllers
Phison is showing off their chops at CES 2026, detailing several new PCIe 5.0 controllers and, you guessed it, new AI acceleration technology. We will get the AI over with first, as Phison has come up with something interesting that may have wider utility than just AI workloads during our current DDR5 nightmare. aiDAPTIV+ is a way to process LLM jobs making use of onboard integrated GPUs and the cache in a Phison SSD, reducing the amount of RAM required for processing.
January 6, 2026 — Source
DIGIEAR Announces OmniCore, an All-Flash AI NAS for Creators
DIGIEAR today unveiled OmniCore, a modular all-flash AI NAS, at CES 2026. Designed for creators, developers, and boutique enterprises managing high-volume digital content across mobile, remote, and security-sensitive workflows, OmniCore integrates ultra-fast storage, on-device AI, and modular scalability—setting a new benchmark for content management beyond the cloud. As the global storage market continues to face supply constraints, DIGIEAR emphasized its execution and manufacturing readiness.
January 6, 2026 — Source
Hohem's New Phone-Friendly SSD Is a 3-in-1 Hub for Mobile Video Workflows
Hohem has announced its first SSD, a compact SSD with a flip-up USB-C plug that connects directly to an iPhone, enabling ProRes RAW video capture. The Hohem SSD-01 is much more than just a pocket-friendly SSD, though. It also has USB-C ports for power, attaching accessories, and recording audio.
January 6, 2026 — Source
KIOXIA Shows New BG7 Client and LC9 series 245.76 TB Enterprise SSDs at CES 2026
Kioxia showcased its latest BG7 line of client mainstream NVMe SSDs, which will be aimed mostly at PC OEMs and range in capacities from 256 GB to 2 TB. The Kioxia BG7 series is actually the first client SSD solution to use the latest BiCS Gen 8 3D flash memory with CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology. Thanks to the new BiCS Gen 7 3D flash, the Kioxia BG7 series SSDs promise random read and write of up to 1,000,000 IOPS and sequential performance of up to 7,000 MB/s, which is up to 10 and 16 percent higher random and sequential performance compared to its BG6 series predecessor.
January 6, 2026 — Source
Micron Launches 3610 SSDs: World's First Gen5 QLC Storage Devices With Up To 4 TB Capacity In Ultra-Compact M.2 2230 Form Factor
Micron's 3610 SSDs Open Up Gen5 Speeds For Mainstream Devices, Compact 4 TB 2230 M.2 Perfect For Mini PCs & Handhelds
January 6, 2026 — Source
Micron's New 3610 SSD With G9 QLC Aims To Bring Gen5 Storage To Everyone
Micron's out at the Consumer Electronics Show shouting, 'You get a Gen5 SSD, you get Gen5 SSD, you get a Gen5 SSD!'. Okay, maybe not quite literally, but it did use the annual tech showcase as a launchpad for its new Micron 3610 NVMe solid state drive family, which it's billing as the industry's first PCIe Gen5 Q9 QLC SSDs for client computing.
January 6, 2026 — Source or Watch Video or Source or Source
Novachips Debuts New Self-Encrypting P2-series SSDs Compliant with CNSA 2.0
Novachips Co., Ltd., an innovator in flash storage solutions, today introduced the new P2-series SSDs, which will allow the embedded system developers and system integrators to meet PQ (Post-quantum) cryptography security requirements by adopting general-purpose QR (Quantum-resistant) algorithms recommended by CNSA 2.0.
January 6, 2026 — Source
OWC Displays Thunderbolt Product Lineup at CES 2026
At the start of CES 2026, OWC announced several new Thunderbolt 5 products, led by the Envoy Ultra, now available in an 8 TB capacity. The portable SSD delivers over 6,000 MB/s and is up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 solutions. It features a rugged, IP67-rated enclosure with shock, dust, and water resistance, plus a built-in Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable. The 8 TB model is priced at $1,699.99. OWC also updated its ThunderBlade X12 production shuttle RAID, doubling maximum capacity to 192 TB using twelve 16 TB NVMe M.2 SSDs. The ThunderBlade X12 reaches up to 6,600 MB/s peak and 5,990 MB/s sustained write speeds, making it the first Thunderbolt 5 RAID shuttle to offer this capacity in a compact form factor.
January 6, 2026 — Source
Patriot Memory Brings Swanky New SSDs to CES 2026, World's Fastest DRAMless SSD
We conclude our tour of the Patriot Memory booth at 2026 CES with a look at their latest internal SSDs. The Patriot Viper PV563H aims to be the world's fastest PCIe Gen 5 DRAM-less SSD. The drive features a 6 nm DRAM-less controller from SMI, comes in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, and offers sequential transfer rates of up to 14 GB/s reads, with up to 11 GB/s writes, both of which are the highest in the industry so far for DRAM-less Gen 5 SSDs.
January 6, 2026 — Source
Patriot Memory Consumer Storage Products at CES 2026
As part of our continuing coverage of Patriot Memory's CES 2026 outing, we showcase the company's latest consumer storage products. You can find our coverage of its PC memory products in this article. The Patriot iLuxe Stick C is a USB flash drive with two connectors, USB type-C, and Apple Lightning. The drive can function either as a USB Mass Storage Device, or as an Apple MFi certified storage device over Lightning, and is supported by iOS 12 and above. It comes in capacities ranging between 128 GB and 1 TB. The Patriot TAB T560 is essentially the same device, but with USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A on one side, and type-C on the other. This drive offers sequential speeds of up to 120 MB/s. It comes in 32 GB to 256 GB capacities.
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Phison Introduces E37T PCIe Gen 5 Controller for Efficient Mobile SSDs
Phison has announced the E37T PCIe Gen 5 controller, expanding its storage controller portfolio toward more efficient and compact consumer devices. While first-generation PCIe Gen 5 SSDs largely targeted desktop systems and workstations, the E37T is positioned for notebooks, handheld gaming devices, and small-form-factor PCs where power consumption, thermals, and board space are key design constraints. The E37T uses a DRAM-less, four-channel architecture that enables single-sided SSD designs across M.2 2280, 2242, and 2230 form factors. This makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops and mobile platforms that cannot accommodate larger, double-sided SSDs.
January 6, 2026 — Source or Source
Phison Showcases New E37T PCIe Gen 5 Storage Controller
Phison Electronics, a global leader in NAND flash controllers and storage solutions, today announced the newest addition to its vast product portfolio, the E37T PCIe Gen 5 controller, to be featured alongside its suite of client solutions at CES 2026. Built with best-in-class efficiency, the E37T utilizes 3D NAND to deliver competitive price-to-performance value for modern consumer workloads across notebooks and mobile devices.
January 6, 2026 — Source
Phison's new SSD controller sips a mere 2.3W and runs at 14.7 GB/s, addressing PCIe 5.0's power concerns — more affordable and power-saving PCIe 5.0 drives are coming for laptops and gaming handhelds
Blazing performance with incredible power efficiency
January 6, 2026 — Source or Source
Phison's New SSD Controllers Hands-on: E37T is the Fastest DRAMless Controller
At CES, we went hands on with Phison's latest innovations with consumer and enterprise SSDs. The star attraction is the new PS5037-E37T, a DRAM-less SSD controller for mainstream and performance segment SSDs. This chip can drive SSDs across M.2-2280, 2242 and 2230 form-factors, and features 4 NAND flash channels. It is energy-efficient, as it's built on the TSMC 6 nm foundry node. Phison claims astonishing performance figures for its reference-design drive based on the E37T, with up to 14.7 GB/s sequential reads, and up to 13 GB/s sequential writes, along with 2 million IOPS 4K reads/writes.
January 6, 2026 — Source
Sandisk Optimus Drives Pictured at CES 2026: Former WD_BLACK SSDs
At the start of the CES 2026, Sandisk shocked everyone with the rebranding of the WD_Black SSD family into a new brand called Sandisk Optimus. The new Sandisk Optimus drive family brings the old trusted WD_BLACK SSD family under a single name. The regular Optimus drives replace WD_BLUE, while the Optimus GX replaces WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD. For the Optimus GX PRO, Sandisk rebranded WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD, now offering PCIe 5.0 NVM M.2 SSDs with 14.9 GB/s read and 14 GB/s write speeds in 2 TB and 4 TB capacities.
January 6, 2026 — Source or Source
Computer — Storage — January 5th, 2026
Blu-ray Disc Turns 20, Still a Relevant Distribution Medium
The Blu-ray disc removable storage format turns 20 this year. It was debuted exactly two decades ago at the 2006 International CES, and is the last of the popular optical disc formats before high-speed Internet rendered disc-based distribution obsolete. Blu-ray launched with 25 GB as its initial storage capacity, about six times that of a DVD, later versions of Blu-ray would come with 50 GB in dual-layer types, and lesser known novel formats such as BDXL would double that to 100 GB. This was the first media to enable high definition home video distribution.
January 5, 2026 — Source
Conner Returns to the 2026 CES with Portable Digital Storage Solutions
Conner Peripherals, once a pioneering force in the evolution of personal computing, was known throughout the 1980s and 1990s as the industry leader and dominant standard in digital storage, particularly for 3.5-inch hard drives. By 1990, Conner Peripherals was the fastest-growing start-up company in the history of US commerce. Conner helped shape the foundation of modern digital storage and set benchmarks for performance, reliability, and compact engineering.
January 5, 2026 — Source
How the OWC 8TB Envoy Ultra SSD Raises the Bar for Portable Storage
The OWC 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD arrives at a moment when external storage is no longer just about capacity, but about keeping pace with rapidly evolving workflows.
January 5, 2026 — Source
KIOXIA Targets OEM Notebooks with Power-Efficient BG7 Client SSDs
KIOXIA has expanded its client storage portfolio with the introduction of the BG7 Series solid-state drives, making this the first time the company has brought its latest BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory into a client-focused product. With capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB, the BG7 Series is designed for PC OEMs building commercial and consumer notebooks and desktops, with a focus on power efficiency and total cost of ownership.
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Lexar Celebrates 30th Anniversary at CES, Bringing Several New Storage Products to the Show
As Lexar celebrates its 30th anniversary, the brand reflects on three decades of innovation, engineering excellence, and trusted performance. Since 1996, Lexar has evolved from a pioneer in memory card standards into a global brand shaping the workflows of creators, gamers, professionals, and next-generation smart devices. Building on this foundation, Lexar enters 2026 with a clear focus: continuing to meet evolving user needs while preparing for a future shaped by AI-enabled workflows, mobility, and real-time data.
January 5, 2026 — Source
OWC launches stunning 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD
Other World Computing (OWC) has introduced an 8TB version of its Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, expanding the range with what it says is the first bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 drive at this capacity. The new model joins the existing Envoy Ultra lineup and is aimed at users who need large, fast external storage without external power.
January 5, 2026 — Source
OWC Unveils Wild 192TB Version of its Fast ThunderBlade X12 RAID SSD
192TB is a staggering amount of storage, far exceeding what nearly every photographer could ever need to store their still photos, even if they capture 16-bit RAWs on a medium-format system. However, for hybrid creators and video-first professionals, 192TB may be just what they are looking for. High-resolution RAW video files can easily eclipse 1TB per hour, and some can be dramatically larger than that still. It adds up fast.
January 5, 2026 — Source or Source or Source or Source
SanDisk Rebrands WD Black and Blue SSDs Under New Optimus Lineup
SanDisk has announced a rebranding of its consumer SSD portfolio, formally retiring the WD Black and WD Blue product names. Following the company's separation from Western Digital, all SSDs previously sold under those labels will transition to a new naming structure built around the Optimus brand. Under the revised lineup, SSDs that were formerly marketed as WD Blue will now be positioned as SanDisk Optimus. These drives represent the entry-level segment of SanDisk's SSD range and are intended for general-purpose computing tasks where cost efficiency and balanced performance are the primary considerations.
January 5, 2026 — Source or Source
Sandisk retires WD_BLACK and WD Blue branding, launches Optimus SSD tiers for 2026
Sandisk used CES 2026 to introduce "Sandisk Optimus" as the new umbrella name for its internal consumer SSD lineup. The change retires the familiar WD color branding for these drives, replacing WD Blue and WD_BLACK naming with three Optimus tiers aimed at creators, gamers, and workstation users.
January 5, 2026 — Source
SanDisk Simplifies Client SSD Lineup with SANDISK Optimus Branding
Sandisk introduced a consolidated naming and branding strategy for its internal NVMe SSD lineup. The new SANDISK Optimus family now serves as the umbrella brand for its client SSDs for gamers, creators, and professionals, replacing the legacy WD_BLACK and WD Blue labels in this segment. The portfolio is structured around three tiers: SANDISK Optimus, SANDISK Optimus GX, and SANDISK Optimus GX P
January 5, 2026 — Source
Sandisk Unveils OPTIMUS M.2 SSD Lineup For Gamers, Professionals, And Creators
The Optimus lineup is categorized into three different tiers, offering high-performance storage solutions for everyone.
January 5, 2026 — Source
The world's smallest mobile-first SSD is getting two new models
ShiftCam Gear, the company that brought the Planck SSD for mobile phones to market, is announcing two new mobile-first SSDs in the Planck lineup with the Planck Essential and Planck Studio SSDs, both of which were revealed this week at CES 2026.
January 5, 2026 — Source
Unleash 8TB: Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD hits 6,000 MBps
OWC launched an 8TB version of its Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD on Monday. Previously, the rugged portable SSD topped out at 4TB. Thanks to Thunderbolt 5, the external solid-state drive can move files at up to 6,000 MBps, making it up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4.
January 5, 2026 — Source
WD Black Drives Now Called SANDISK Optimus
Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026), Sandisk announced Sandisk Optimus as the new name for its renowned internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators, and professionals. The new branding for this family of products reflects a focus on performance leadership, engineering excellence, and a heritage of trust in flash memory. The powerful collection of Sandisk Optimus internal storage solutions, encompasses three product lines: Sandisk Optimus, Sandisk Optimus GX, and Sandisk Optimus GX PRO.
January 5, 2026 — Source
Zettlab D4 NAS Review: Alpha software, ambitious vision
One of the main reasons people like to self-host, whether it be services or data, is to keep things private. It seems that privacy takes a step back every year, regardless of what country you're in. Even your browser leaks information about you. It's one reason I started a "self-hosting" guide in 2024 that I hope to continue in 2026. Keeping your data out of the cloud is one of the easiest ways to protect your privacy, and a NAS is a great way to do that, but there are a lot of different choices in this space.
January 5, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 2nd, 2026
Patriot Viper PV593 4TB SSD Review — The Viper stays sleeping
A budget high-end SSD in a time of storage turmoil.
January 2, 2026 — Source
Should you invest in a NAS system at home to store your data? I did, and it's already paying off
If you're looking to break away from third-party file and directory storage, this model from Terramaster checks most boxes for me.
January 2, 2026 — Source
Start 2026 right with discounted Xbox storage cards — some even cheaper than they ever were during Christmas sales
Ensure your Xbox has enough storage space for 2026's biggest titles by upgrading with Seagate's Xbox Storage Expansion Cards.
January 2, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — January 1st, 2026
Adata XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review and more
Happy new year! Here is the first hardware reviews roundup of this year. The Sudokoo Proteus 360 all-in-one (AIO) computer has been praised for its highly customizable display, solid performance on both Intel and AMD platforms, strong warranty, and thoughtful design features. In the world of input devices, AQIRYS' ATRIA RGB Wireless Gaming Keyboard is a cost-effective option that boasts an LCD color screen and compact 1800 layout.
January 1, 2026 — Source
Best external drives: Top picks in portable storage
Your PC rig is not complete without an assist from external storage.
January 1, 2026 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 26th, 2025
ASUSTOR AS5402T 2-Bay NAS Review - Fast 2-bay NAS performance
The ASUSTOR AS5402T 2-Bay NAS is a nicely featured system with a wide array of apps and pleasing performance, though you do pay a slight premium for them.
December 26, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 25th, 2025
Pi calculation world record shattered at 314 trillion digits with a four-month run on a single server — StorageReview retakes the crown, thanks to storage bandwidth
At this rate, finding the last digit is probably just a few years down the road.
December 25, 2025 — Source
Redditor claims two Samsung 9100 PRO SSDs arrived as two full boxes of SSDs worth $6K
A Reddit user claims they ordered two Samsung 9100 PRO SSDs on Amazon and got "two boxes" of drives, not two individual units.
December 25, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 21st, 2025
Best NAS drives for Mac 2026: Top network storage picks & buying guide
Looking for a Wi-Fi storage option for a home with multiple Macs or an office with a team of people needing shared storage? Network attached or personal cloud storage is a great option.
December 21, 2025 — Source
Fake Corsair Vengeance DDR5 turns out to be DDR4 under the heatsink
This time, the scam uses a DDR5-style heatspreader to disguise a different module. A Redditor "Leading-Growth-8361" said they received what was sold as Corsair Vengeance DDR5, but the outer shell was loose and the stick would not fit like DDR5. After opening it, the module inside appeared to be DDR4.
December 21, 2025 — Source
Nvidia and SK hynix are building an AI SSD that could be 10x faster
Partnership expands beyond HBM as SK hynix targets 100 million IOPS
December 21, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 20th, 2025
Registry hack enables new performance-boosting native NVMe support on Windows 11 — Windows Server 2025 feature can be unlocked for consumer PCs, but at your own risk
This feature would let you maximize your NVMe drives.
December 20, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 19th, 2025
Best external SSD for Mac 2026: Expand your Mac storage
An external SSD can expand storage on your Mac or MacBook and add some serious speed. Discover the best external SSDs for Mac, including fast, reliable options for MacBook, iMac, and Mac Studio -- perfect for backups, editing, and extra storage.
December 19, 2025 — Source
BIWIN's Advanced Memory and Storage Solutions
BIWIN will highlight products designed to meet the growing demands of modern devices, from wearables and smartphones to industrial systems, automotive platforms, and high-end PCs. The company's focus this year is on delivering higher performance, lower power consumption, and long-term reliability across a wide range of applications.
December 19, 2025 — Source
This Silverstone hot swappable HDD/SSD bay adapter cage is most affordable it's ever been
The headlining feature here is of course hot-swap support and functionality so working with it should be easy. You can pull a drive, slide in a new one, and keep working with no downtime. Thus for anyone managing multiple drives whether that's game libraries, media archives, or scratch disks for editing, this should be a welcome quality-of-life upgrade.
December 19, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 15th, 2025
HDD Prices Soar, Sparking Fears of Incoming Shortage
The good-old "spinning rust"—commonly referred to as Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)—may be another leg in the depleted computing infrastructure caused by the AI boom. According to DigiTimes, contract negotiations for the fourth quarter of 2025 concluded with traditional HDD prices settling about 4% higher quarter-over-quarter, marking the largest rise in the past eight quarters. That is over the largest increase in recent years, indicating that the demand is again outpacing supply even in the slower storage segments like HDD.
December 15, 2025 — Source
HDD prices spike as AI infrastructure and China's PC push collide — hard drives record biggest price increase in eight quarters, suppliers warn pressure will continue
Hard drives, often treated as a legacy technology, are once again being pulled into the spotlight.
December 15, 2025 — Source
I set up a NAS system at home to keep my data safe - here's my buying advice now
If you're looking to break away from third-party file and directory storage, this NAS from Terramaster might be just what you need.
December 15, 2025 — Source
KIOXIA Prepares Affordable G3 M.2 SSDs with QLC NAND and PCIe 5.0 Connection
KIOXIA is introducing a new storage solution with its Exceria G3 SSD series, an M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD lineup that combines PCIe 5.0 speeds with QLC NAND memory to offer more affordable options for fast PCIe 5.0 storage. Scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2025, these M.2 2280 drives will be available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities. They promise sequential read speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s and write speeds reaching 9,600 MB/s for the larger model.
December 15, 2025 — Source
Samsung Could Stop SATA SSD Production Amid NAND Flash Shortage
Samsung is reportedly considering halting its consumer SATA III SSD production lines due to a growing shortage of NAND flash in the supply chain. According to Moore's Law is Dead, industry insiders have been discussing Samsung's potential stop of regular SATA III SSD production. Most NAND flash is being allocated to datacenter customers, such as AI labs and hyperscalers, leaving limited supply for the lower-margin consumer market, including PC gamers and tech enthusiasts. However, this likely only impacts regular SATA III SSDs and not Samsung's popular M.2 PCIe NVMe drives, which have been a consumer favorite for years.
December 15, 2025 — Source
Samsung denies rumor about exiting SATA SSD business, says reports are false
Samsung says it is not planning to phase out its consumer SSD business. A company spokesperson denied the online claims that Samsung would stop making SATA SSDs.
December 15, 2025 — Source or Source
SPhotonix Touts 5D Glass Storage To Preserve Data For Billions Of Years
SPhotonix is the latest big name in 5D glass storage technology, and it's proving to be quite ambitious in its goal to bring the technology to market, estimating "another three or four years of R&D" to get it there.
December 15, 2025 — Source
SSD running slow? These 5 fixes can speed it right back up
How to fix a sluggish SSD!
December 15, 2025 — Source
The world's smallest 1TB SSD drive is the travel device I didn't know I needed
The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C weighs under 3 grams yet delivers ample storage and fast speeds.
December 15, 2025 — Source
This 5D "memory crystal" glass storage could preserve data for 13.8 billion years
For archives designed to survive on cosmic timescales
December 15, 2025 — Source
Tiny Magnetic Swirls That Could Transform Data Storage
Researchers at Florida State University (FSU) have engineered a new crystal that twists magnetism into tiny swirling patterns known as skyrmions, a breakthrough that could lead to faster, denser, and far more energy-efficient data storage.
December 15, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 5th, 2025
DapuStor Intros Second-Gen QLC R6060 SSD Series with Capacities up to 245 TB
As AI technology evolves at breakneck speed, the industry is witnessing an unprecedented explosion of data. The bottleneck in AI infrastructure is shifting—no longer solely about compute power, but about how data is stored, accessed, and scaled. The critical challenge now lies in managing ever-growing volumes of warm and hot data with higher density, lower power consumption, and optimized total cost of ownership (TCO). Traditional expansion strategies are hitting limits in space, power consumption, and cost efficiency, prompting a new wave of infrastructure transformation—ushering in the era of enterprise-grade QLC SSDs.
December 5, 2025 — Source
Kingston Fury Renegade G5 8TB SSD Review
When we looked at Kingston's Fury Renegade G5, the company's first Gen 5 drive in early 2025, the largest capacity available at launch was the 4TB flagship model. Skip ahead seven months, and that capacity limit has been doubled with the latest addition to the lineup, the 8TB Fury Renegade G5.
December 5, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — December 3rd, 2025
Micron ends Crucial consumer SSD and RAM line, shifts focus to AI and enterprise
Micron has announced that it will exit the Crucial consumer business, ending retail and distribution sales of Crucial-branded memory and storage worldwide by the end of fiscal Q2, which closes in February 2026. Crucial SSDs and DRAM kits will continue to ship through consumer channels until then, and Micron says warranty service and support will remain in place for existing products.
December 3, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 30th, 2025
These Old Storage Types Are Seeing Their Way Out
A general trend in the advancement of technology is the slimming down of devices. Phones have become pocketable, computers now actually fit on our laps, and cameras don't have to be bulky anymore. Despite this positive push towards compactness, the internal bits in our everyday gadgets have gotten far more complex and capable. With demand for sophisticated apps and games increasing, we've seen massive jumps in processing power, battery life, and, most obvious of all — storage.
November 30, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 29th, 2025
Corsair EX400U 4TB USB4 Portable SSD Review
We purchased the Corsair EX400U 4TB because we wanted to see how it performs compared to many of the USB 3.2 Gen2 and 2×2 drives that we have reviewed previously. With USB4, we are promised read speeds at up to 4GB/s and write at 3.6GB/s, making this faster than many early NVMe SSDs, despite it being a small USB drive. With that, let us get to the review and what we found.
November 29, 2025 — Source
Kingston Dual Portable SSD review: Pocket-friendly SSD provides good performance
Dual interfaces provide compatibility with USB-A and USB-C in a compact design.
November 29, 2025 — Source
Samsung's beastly chart-topping 990 Pro 4TB SSD is down to just 7 cents per GB — now a mere $299 as storage shortages loom
The best there is, now cheaper.
November 29, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 26th, 2025
Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro 2TB SSD Review - Powerful and efficient single-sided goodness
Capable of 14,000 MB/s, cool running, certified TT elite performance, and single-sided, Biwin's Black Opal X570 Pro SSD is one of the best ever made.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Seagate achieves a whopping 6.9TB storage capacity per platter in its laboratory — 55TB to 69TB hard drives now physically possible
Seagate is squeezing as much capacity out of its HAMR technology as it can
November 23, 2025 — Source
Ugreen NASync DH series review: A perfect home NAS for Mac users
An affordable NAS for families and beginners.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 23rd, 2025
Best PCIe 4.0 SSDs: Top picks from experts
Best overall, best on a budget, best for a game console, and more.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Large-capacity microSD cards are now regularly out of stock in Japan as storage crunch claims another victim — high-capacity HDDs are also vanishing
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/large-capacity-microsd-cards-are-now-regularly-out-of-stock-in-japan-as-storage-crunch-claims-another-victim-high-capacity-hdds-are-also-vanishing#:~:text=512%20GB%2C%201TB%2C%20and%202TB%20models%20affected.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Retro computing enthusiast creates perforated tape reader designed 'from scratch' — reads data at about 50 bytes per second
The punched card computer era finally shuttered in 1984, when IBM discontinued card manufacturing, but some people miss it.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 22nd, 2025
A tiny 0.5MB SmartMedia card wins the Small Capacity Memory Card Championship (Japan) — 2KB Casio battery-backed RAM card lost due to a technicality
What is the most cramped memory card you own?
November 22, 2025 — Source
Best external SSDs for gaming: 5 great portable performance drives
Don't leave performance on the table!
November 22, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 21st, 2025
Best external drives 2025: Top picks in portable storage
Your PC rig is not complete without an assist from external storage.
November 21, 2025 — Source
Press a button and this SSD will self-destruct with all your data
The T-Create Expert P35S has a two-stage safety button to prevent accidental presses and unintended data loss.
November 21, 2025 — Source
Self-destructing thumb drive can brick itself and wipe your secret files away
If you've ever watched Mission Impossible, where Jim Phelps gets instructions from an audio tape that catches fire after five seconds, TeamGroup has an external SSD with your name on it. The T-Create Expert P35S is a portable USB-powered SSD that comes with a self-destruct button, which wipes all your data and physically renders the device useless.
November 21, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 20th, 2025
Dropbox Backup review: Easy backup for yourself, avoid it for teams
While the personal account backup works as advertised, the teams backup routine puts your data at risk.
November 20, 2025 — Source
I tested the world's smallest 1TB SSD drive, and it's a game-changer for work travel
The SanDisk ExtremeFit USB-C flash drive weighs less than 3 grams but offers ample storage at impressive speeds.
November 20, 2025 — Source
MagStor Announces LTO-10 40TB Solutions
MagStor, a recognized leader in tape storage solutions, today announced availability of LTO-10 40 TB media for all product lines including Thunderbolt, Desktop, Rackmount, and Tape Libraries including PetaByte Machines, enabling capacities exceeding 21.6 Petabytes of storage in a single library.
November 20, 2025 — Source
PNY CS2150 2TB SSD Review - An Elite Mainstream SSD
PNY's new CS2150 2TB is a single-side designed PCIe Gen5 SSD sporting what is currently our favorite mainstream hardware configuration.
November 20, 2025 — Source
TEAMGROUP Launches the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S Destroyed External SSD with Dual-Safety Mechanism
Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, continues to drive mobile storage innovation and R&D capabilities. Today, the company announced the launch of the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S Destroyed External SSD, the world's first external SSD with built-in data destruction functionality. The device features TEAMGROUP's patented two-stage safety push-button design. Combined with a red visual warning and a dual-damping structural mechanism, it effectively prevents accidental activation and ensures operational safety. This innovation underscores TEAMGROUP's ongoing leadership in mobile storage technology and sets a new benchmark for confidential data protection.
November 20, 2025 — Source or Source
The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: Why Samsung is the brand to beat
We've found the best SSDs for PS5 on the market in 2025
November 20, 2025 — Source< or Source
Wasabi Expands with New High-Speed Storage Class and Enters Silicon Valley to Support AI Infrastructure
Wasabi Technologies has announced a new development in its cloud storage offerings: the introduction of Wasabi Fire, a high-performance storage class specifically designed to support AI workloads. Alongside that, the company has opened a new storage region in San Jose, California, through a partnership with IBM Cloud. Together, these moves are part of Wasabi's effort to strengthen its position in the growing AI infrastructure market, where organizations are seeking storage solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-efficient.
November 20, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 14th, 2025
Silicon Motion Announces SM8388, the Industry's Leading Power-Efficient PCIe Gen5 8-Channel Enterprise SSD Controller
https://www.techpowerup.com/342921/silicon-motion-announces-sm8388-the-industrys-leading-power-efficient-pcie-gen5-8-channel-enterprise-ssd-controller#:~:text=Silicon%20Motion%20Technology,enabling%20Nearline%20SSDs.
November 14, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 13th, 2025
Tape keeps kicking, 'breakthrough' 40TB native spec announced — LTO-10 tapes claim up to 100TB compressed data capacity, hold 2.2X more data than previous spec
LTO-10 40TB tape cartridges will work with equipment currently using LTO-10 30TB media. The new carts ship in Q1 2026.
November 13, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 9th, 2025
Hard drives on backorder for two years as AI data centers trigger HDD shortage — delays forcing rapid transition to QLC SSDs
The AI boom might help QLC overtake TLC in the next two years.
November 9, 2025 — Source
Samsung Teases Modular SSD and M.2 2242 SSD with DRAM
Although we're almost two months away from CES, companies are already starting to tease products that they will have on display at the show. Samsung has unveiled a pair of new SSDs, of which one might find an appeal with owners of portable gaming devices. The other, is not going to be something most consumers will ever have any direct contact with, but the Detachable AutoSSD is an interesting product from Samsung that might spill over in other markets in the future.
November 9, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 8th, 2025
Samsung teases radical new modular SSD design with swappable NAND and SSD controller that can be detached independently — tiny 4TB PCIe 5.0 M.2 drive is also ready
Two exciting drives to spearhead Samsung's SSD army into CES 2026
November 8, 2025 — Source
Teamgroup NV5000 2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD -- Value Oriented 2 TB With Graphene Thermal Pad
While PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are setting new storage performance benchmarks, the real-life and application benefits of getting those drives are still not worth the price you are paying for them. It's still very much an early adopter product for now and while we appreciate the speed-up, we would love to see the performance transition from synthetic benchmarks to actual use cases.
November 8, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 7th, 2025
Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2TB SSD Review
Launched at the same time as the MP700 Micro, Corsair's M.2 2280 MP700 Pro XT is the company's latest Gen 5 flagship. Utilising Phison's latest flagship Gen 5 controller, the PS5028-E28, the 2TB MP700 Pro XT hits the market at £260 here in the UK.
November 7, 2025 — Source
Global Channel SSD Shipments Fall 14% in 2024; Market Becomes More Consolidated
TrendForce's latest research indicates that the global client SSD market experienced a price low in 2023, followed by gradual stabilization of supply and demand and a price rebound in 2024. However, retail SSD sales face challenges due to ongoing weak consumer electronics demand and notebook SSD attach rates reaching 100%. This has led to reduced shipments from SSD module makers. Channel SSD shipments for 2024 are projected at 101 million units, reflecting a 14% YoY decrease.
November 7, 2025 — Source
Google Drive Adds a Simple New Way to Protect Shared Files
Google Drive has added a new functionality that allows users to set expirations on shared files and folders. The update will improve control over shared content and protect sensitive data from long-term exposure. Google is gradually rolling out the new feature to Workspace, Education, and personal account users.
November 7, 2025 — Source
Samsung To Showcase 10.7 Gbps LPDDR6 Memory & 14.8 GB/s PM9E1 M.2 22×42 Gen5 SSD
Samsung Is Ready To Bring Out Its First LPDDR6 DRAM Products Next Year, Will Also Showcase PM9E1 22x42 Gen5 SSD At CES 2026
November 7, 2025 — Source
Samsung to Unveil LPDDR6 RAM and AI-Optimized SSD
Samsung is gearing up to reveal its next-gen LPDDR6 RAM and compact AI-optimized Gen5 SSD at CES 2026. The new memory promises faster speeds and improved efficiency, while the SSD delivers high performance in a smaller form factor for AI-driven devices.
November 7, 2025 — Source
VectoTech Rapid 16TB USB SSD review: Uber vast, decently fast
If you're looking for a svelte, super-high capacity USB SSD, this might be what you're looking for.
November 7, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 6th, 2025
Legendary Windows Pinball developer rescues 200lb magnetic disc drive from the 1980s -- requires a scissor lift to move it, only has 622 MB of storage
It's back to the 1980s with this drive, just bring your earplugs
November 6, 2025 — Source
Sandisk Launches the Extreme Fit USB-C Drive with 1 TB Option
Without much fanfare, Sandisk has launched the rather oddly shaped Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive, which is intended as a storage upgrade for your laptop, rather than your typical removable USB drive. The blocky, rather tall, but flat device—it measures 18.50 x 15.70 x 13.60 mm—is meant to be left in your USB-C port, even when you carry your laptop around in your backpack, at least according to the product pictures on Sandisk's site. Sandisk also provides a backup app that will do automatic backups for you.
November 6, 2025 — Source
Think your data's safe? Not if you're missing these 7 backup essentialsThere's a right way to do data backup.
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November 6, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — November 5th, 2025
Adata SC735 review: A solid SSD disguised as a USB drive
We like the look and design of this super compact SSD/thumb drive. But performance is light-duty only.
November 5, 2025 — Source
Chilldyne Acquired by Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied Americas has acquired Chilldyne, a leader in negative-pressure liquid-cooling systems for high-performance and AI data centers. This acquisition enhances Daikin Applied's current data center solutions, reinforcing its focus on sustainable, efficient cooling technologies. It also supports the company's goal of providing comprehensive cooling solutions that meet the critical needs of hyperscale and next-generation AI data centers.
November 5, 2025 — Source
QNAP Launches TS-h2477AXU-RP 24-bay ZFS NAS
QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking, and storage solutions, today introduced the TS-h2477AXU-RP, an enterprise ZFS NAS designed to meet the growing demand for high performance, reliability, and flexible I/O expansion. With twenty-four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, dual M.2 PCIe Gen 5 slots, three PCIe Gen 4 slots, and redundant power supplies, the TS-h2477AXU-RP also includes built-in 2.5GbE and 10GbE ports—offering organizations a high-speed, centralized storage platform that supports diverse workloads and mission-critical operations.
November 5, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 31st, 2025
HighPoint RocketAIC 7608AW Review: The Fast Gets Even Faster with 56 GB/s of throughput
Extreme capacity, extreme performance
October 31, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 30th, 2025
Netac NV150HK 2TB SSD Review
Netac's NV150HK is the first Gen 5 drive to join the company's large range of SSDs. Designed for gaming and content creation use, it offers sequential speeds of up to 14,000MB/s and 13,000MB/s for reads and writes, respectively.
October 30, 2025 — Source
QNAP's new NAS brings exotic data center 'ruler' SSDs into your house — massive ES.1 form factor SSDs for up to 19.2TB of storage for $4,399
QNAP now offers pre-installed bundles for the company's NASbook TBS-h574TX, featuring EDSFF (Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor) E1.S SSDs, commonly referred to as the "ruler" form factor. The Thunderbolt 4 NAS, powered by an Intel processor, is now available with capacities of 9.6TB or 19.2TB.
October 30, 2025 — Source
SanDisk's ultra-tiny USB flash drive is built to live in your laptop forever
SanDisk will officially launch the new drive next week on Nov. 4.
October 30, 2025 — Source
TeamGroup X2 Max 2TB External SSD Review - Ultra Portable and Versatile
Type-C or Type-A, it doesn't matter, the TeamGroup X2 Max has got you covered, and because it's native USB, it will work wherever it fits.
October 30, 2025 — Source
Western Digital Investigates Older SMR Hard Drive Failures Tied to Design Flaws
Western Digital has confirmed it is investigating potential problems with some of its older SMR-based hard drives, following reports from multiple data recovery firms about unusually high failure rates. The affected models include 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB, and 6 TB WD Blue and Red drives (model numbers WD*0EZAZ, WD*0EDAZ, and WD*0EFAX) released around 2020, products that previously landed the company in a class-action lawsuit over undisclosed use of SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) technology.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source
Yikes! Windows 11 can lock you out of your files. Here's how to avoid the nightmare
I felt this story in my gut.
October 30, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 26th, 2025
5 Of The Best Portable Apps You Should Always Keep On A Flash Drive
Portable apps are a little-known aspect of Windows that people don't take advantage of enough. Most apps install themselves in various places across your operating system, often relying on existing dependencies to function. A portable app comes equipped with all it needs to run in a single file. It requires no installation or additional setup; you just double-click it and it runs. As a result, you can put said app anywhere — your downloads folder, an external hard drive, one of those large external USB drives — and use it like any other program.
October 26, 2025 — Source
Kingston Fury Renegade G5 2TB SSD Review: The Renegade is Back
A solid followup to Kingston's popular drive.
October 26, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 25th, 2025
Fujitsu is still putting Blu-ray drives in laptops -- and people in Japan still want them
You thought internal disc drives were dead? Fujitsu disagrees
October 25, 2025 — Source
These HDDs from Seagate IronWolf Pro and Exos X18 and WD Red Pro are selling at great prices
The 8TB Seagate IronWolf Pro features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, unlimited drive-bay support, Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR), rotational vibration sensors, and a 256MB cache. It spins at 7,200RPM and sustains a workload rate of 550TB per year. The drive includes three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services and carries a five-year limited warranty.
October 25, 2025 — Source
UGREEN NASync DH2300 & DH4300 Plus: Making Local Storage Simple & Secure
What if managing your digital life could be as simple as tapping your phone or organizing files with a single app? In a world where cloud storage dominates, concerns about privacy, subscription costs, and data accessibility are growing louder. Enter the UGREEN NASync DH2300 and DH4300 Plus, two innovative devices that promise to make local storage not only secure but also refreshingly simple. Designed for everyone, from tech novices to small teams with demanding needs, these network-attached storage (NAS) solutions offer a compelling alternative to the cloud, blending user-friendly design with powerful features.
October 25, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 24th, 2025
Sandisk Launches Licensed Crayola Lineup of USB-C Flash Drives
Sandisk and Crayola today announced that the companies have partnered together to launch the Sandisk Crayola USB-C Flash Drive, the first officially licensed Crayola USB flash drive available for purchase starting today. Teachers, parents, and students are no strangers to stacks of schoolwork or growing collections of precious artwork. Now, they can store art projects, homework assignments, favorite photos, games, and more in an adorable crayon-shaped flash drive - perfect for making space for even more creativity.
October 24, 2025 — Source
SSSTC PJ1 3.84TB M.2 22110 SSD Review - Enterprise Grade Boot Drive
SSSTC's enterprise-grade boot drive, the PJ1, is proving to be a highly sought-after M.2 SSD in the server storage arena. Let's find out why.
October 24, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 20th, 2025
Longsys Announces Industry's First Integrated-Packaging mSSD
Longsys Announces Industry's First Integrated-Packaging mSSD
October 20, 2025 — Source
Smarter Storage at the Edge: The Key to AI Anywhere
AI is moving beyond the cloud. To succeed where power, space, and latency are limited, enterprises need storage that removes bottlenecks and accelerates performance. Solidigm SSDs are built for this shift
October 20, 2025 — Source
While Microsoft retires Windows 10, optical drives are selling like hot cakes in Japan for some reason
Japanese PC users still have a thing for optical media and offline storage
October 20, 2025 — Source
Wondershare Recoverit V14—AI-Driven Recovery Across 1M+ Devices, 10K+ Scenarios, 99.5% Success Rate
The best chance of getting your data back.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 17th, 2025
HIKSEMI Unveils AI-Powered Storage Innovations at GITEX 2025
HIKSEMI, a global provider of professional data storage solutions, showcased its vision for the intelligent storage era at GITEX 2025 under the theme "Smart Data. Smarter Life." The company introduced next-generation storage products designed to help users harness data in the AI-driven world.
October 17, 2025 — Source or Source
Computer — Storage — October 15th, 2025
Apacer Intros PV250-M280 Fully Lead-free SSD with CoreEnergy Technology
Global digital storage leader Apacer announced the launch of the industry's first Fully Lead-free SSD, the PV250-M280, taking the lead in addressing opportunities in the green supply chain as the EU's RoHS exemptions near expiration. At the same time, Apacer unveiled its CoreEnergy power regulation technology, further aligning with global energy-saving and carbon-reduction trends, and enabling clients to gain an early advantage in sustainable development.
October 15, 2025 — Source
Synology DSM 7.3 NAS OS Update Released: Third-Party Drives Are Back!
What if your storage system could be smarter, faster, and more flexible, without breaking the bank? With the release of Synology DSM 7.3, that vision is closer than ever. This update isn't just a routine patch; it's a fantastic option for NAS users, reintroducing third-party drive compatibility and debuting storage tiering to optimize performance and cost. But it's not all smooth sailing, some changes, like the removal of certain codec support, may disrupt workflows. Whether you're a seasoned NAS administrator or a casual user, DSM 7.3 demands attention, offering both exciting opportunities and critical considerations for your storage setup.
October 15, 2025 — Source
Toshiba's 12-disk hard drive breakthrough could lead to 40TB models by 2027
The company's new glass-based design packs more platters into the same 3.5-inch form factor
October 15, 2025 — Source
UGREEN Makes Secure Local Storage Easy for Everyone with New DH Series NAS
Following the success of its DXP series, UGREEN has announced the launch of its new DH Series, designed to make network-attached storage (NAS) more accessible for entry-level users and those with essential data storage needs. The lineup includes two models, NASync DH2300 and NASync DH4300 Plus, with the DH2300 officially available starting October 15.
October 15, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 13th, 2025
Cloud Storage Is Expensive. Here's a Much Cheaper Way to Back Up Your Photos and Videos
Instead of paying a monthly fee to keep my memories in the cloud, I figured out an affordable long-term storage solution.
October 13, 2025 — Source
Fast Today, Ready for Tomorrow: QSAN XN4226D Unified Storage
QSAN has been building enterprise storage solutions since 2004, and that experience is evident in the XN4 line. The XN4226D in our lab is a 2U, 26-bay, all-NVMe array with dual active controllers, delivering high availability as unified block and file storage. QSM 4 software adds the expected data services, including snapshots, replication options, data reduction, and a straightforward management experience. The XN4 is designed for teams that seek NVMe speed without compromising multiprotocol flexibility, all at a very approachable price.
October 13, 2025 — Source
Transcend Launches CFexpress 830 Type B Memory Card Series
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in digital storage solutions, today announced the launch of its CFexpress 830 Type B memory card. Built on the latest CFexpress 4.0 specification with a PCIe Gen 4 x2 interface, the card delivers read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and sustained write speeds of up to 2,600 MB/s, enabling ultra-fast and seamless data transfer.
October 13, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 10th, 2025
Free Up More Google Drive Space at No Cost With These Hacks
Clearing out old emails, large files and more can free up a lot of space.
October 10, 2025 — Source
Kingston DC3000ME 15.36TB SSD Review
The latest SSD to join Kingston's line-up of data centre class drives is the DC3000ME, Kingston's first PCIe 5.0 enterprise SSD, using a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe U.2 interface.
October 10, 2025 — Source
Solidigm AI Central Lab Features 192 SSDs Packing 23.6 PB Into 16U
Solidigm recently announced the opening of its AI Central Lab featuring what it claims are the industry's highest-performing and most dense storage test clusters built for artificial intelligence workloads. Located in Rancho Cordova at the FarmGPU facility near Solidigm headquarters, the AI Central Lab lets Solidigm run and study real-world workloads on NVIDIA B200 and H200 GPUs. This gives the company insights into how storage can boost cluster efficiency and allows key AI ecosystem partners to run experiments on the lab's hardware.
October 10, 2025 — Source
SSD acting weird? Do these 5 things ASAP before it dies
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2935614/ssd-acting-weird-do-these-5-things-asap-before-it-dies.html#:~:text=Notice%20the%20warning%20signs%20and%20act%20quickly!
October 10, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 8th, 2025
Object First Launches Ootbi Mini and Honeypot, Expands Fleet Visibility
Object storage has become the backbone of modern data protection, delivering scale-out capacity, S3 compatibility, and immutability features that align with Zero Trust architectures. We've consistently seen object-based appliances gain favor for backup and recovery because they simplify operations while hardening environments against ransomware.
October 8, 2025 — Source or Source
Synology backtracks and adds 3rd-party hard drive support to its 2025 NAS lineup
Earlier this year Synology announced that you'd need to use Synology-branded hard drives in its 2025 line of "Plus" branded network-attached storage devices if you wanted full functionality. While you could theoretically use a non-Synology drive with the Synology DiskStation DS225+, DS425+, DS925+ and other models, you'd be unable to create data storage pools, or use volume deduplication.
October 8, 2025 — Source or Source
Synology Releases DiskStation Manager 7.3
Synology today announced the release of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.3, delivering enhanced storage efficiency, strengthened security and reliability, and new productivity features. "As data grows rapidly, advanced solutions are needed to manage, process, and unlock its full value," said Kenneth Hsu, Director of the System Group at Synology. "DSM 7.3 helps customers confidently address evolving data management challenges on a platform that is secure, reliable, and ready to support AI transformation."
October 8, 2025 — Source
Computer — Storage — October 3rd, 2025
Microsoft's gorgeous new Windows 11 OneDrive app leaks from official servers
A redesigned Windows 11 OneDrive app has recently leaked from official Microsoft servers, similar to the early release of Windows 11 25H2 ISOs. This significant revamp blends Fluent Design with web app elements, reflecting Microsoft's recent trend toward web-based applications. The update, following the OneDrive 3.0 release two years prior, introduces a new top menu for navigation, including sections like "Moments," "Gallery," "Albums," "People," and "Favourites."
October 3, 2025 — Source
NAND Flash Shortages May Last 10 Years, Phison CEO Warns
The massive AI infrastructure buildout is placing a significant strain on the entire semiconductor supply chain, with one often overlooked component being NAND-based storage. According to Phison Electronics CEO Pua Khein-Seng, the NAND flash shortage could last an entire decade. CEO Pua warned that an upcoming NAND flash shortage is estimated to begin in 2026 and could stretch across the next decade.
October 3, 2025 — Source
Sharge Disk Pro Review: Tiny Device Packs 4TB and 5 PortHub
What if your external storage device could do more than just store files? Imagine a sleek, credit card-sized gadget that not only holds up to 4TB of data but also doubles as a USB docking station, complete with high-speed data transfer, multiple ports, and even an active cooling system. Bold claims like these are exactly what the Sharge Disk Pro brings to the table, promising to redefine what portable storage can be.
October 3, 2025 — Source
Upgrade Your UGREEN NAS with TrueNAS for Maximum Performance
What if your compact, reliable UGREEN NAS could do even more? Imagine transforming it into a powerhouse of customization and performance, capable of handling advanced storage configurations and unlocking features you didn't know you needed. By installing TrueNAS Scale, you can take your UGREEN NAS beyond its pre-installed operating system, opening up a world of possibilities for both personal and professional use.
October 3, 2025 — Source
Computer Storage — Hitachi
Hitachi Europe
Supplier of high-capacity, high-performance hard disk drives and DVD drives throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Imation
Imation
Removable Data Storage.
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Computer Storage — KIOXIA
Computer Storage — Resources — Numbers
1st in High Available Storage Integration
Media Integration is a storage systems integrator specializing in high available storage.
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Computer Storage — Resources — A
Accurite Technologies Inc.
manufactures floppy drive alignment disks and testers, PCMCIA prototyping and development kits, extender cards, and floppy drive subsystems.
Provides Products — Source
Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc.
Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) develops and manufactures products and solutions specifically designed for professional data archiving. Innovative network attached storage solutions feature modular, flexible architecture and integrate seamlessly with leading content and storage management platforms. Trusted worldwide for the protection of archive data,
Provides Products — Source
Americal Micro Products
offers CD-R and DVD-R labels, jewel cases, and sleeves with a variety of blank media.
Provides Products — Source
Amerivault
Online Backup for Business.
Provides a Service — Source
ApriCorn
The Leader in Personal Storage.
Provides a Service — Source
APS Technologies
The data storage and backup experts.
Provides a Service — Source
Archos Technology
Manufacturer of small storage devices for mobile computing. Devices include portable hard drives, mini ZIP drives, CD-ROM drives and DVD drives.
Provides Products — Source
Arco Computer Products, Inc.
DupliDisk IDE RAID 1 disk mirroring controllers, for dependable real-time backup using inexpensive IDE drives.
Provides Products — Source
Area Electronics Systems, Inc.
Specializing in server, rackmount server, RAID solution, pc system, workstations, and motherboards.
Provides Products — Source
Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS)
We are a leading value-added distributor of hardware, software, storage and security solutions--supporting our reseller partners with presales technical support, order fulfillment management, bundled solutions, customized configurations, business planning, flexible financing and many other services that simplify their business, identify new markets and increase sales.
Provides Products — Source
ATA-ATAPI.com
features tech articles, FAQs, and news about the ATA and ATAPI drive interfaces.
Provides Products — Source
Athana
Offers magnetic media, all types of diskettes, tape cartridges, disk packs, degaussers, professional CD-duplicators and optical media.
Provides Products — Source
Avante Digital
Manufacturers and suppliers of high performance RAID solutions.
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Avantis
manufactures network attached storage CD and DVD servers.
Provides Products — Source
Avax International
Backup, data interchange, tape drives, tape library units, tape autochangers, and tape arrays.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — B
Bason Hard Drive Warehouse
The #1 hard drive warehouse with wide variety to choose from. Carry all top brand names for notebooks and desktops.
Provides Products — Source
Best data recovery
Data recovery downloads fully scan every infected sector of storage media and retrieves lost or deleted images, pictures, document files and folders.
Provides a Service — Source
BiT Micro Networks Inc.
Designs, develops, and markets flash disk, solid state disk drive electronic E-Disk storage devices, and storage area network SAN and network attached storage NAS systems.
Provides Products — Source
BlueSmoke Storage Reviews
Reviews, previews, guides, news, interviews and a case mod gallery.
Provides Products — Source
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Supplier of open Fibre Channel fabric solutions that provide the intelligent backbone for SANs.
Provides Products — Source
BUSlink
external hard drive for CD-RW or DVD plus RW.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — C
CalOptic
CD copiers, duplicators, recorders and towers, manual or automatic loader including NAS.
Provides Products — Source
CD CyClone Duplication Systems
manufacturer of high-end CD duplication systems that allow you to burn up to 120 CDs an hour and come complete with a host PC built in.
Provides Products — Source
CD Freaks
offers links, news, chat, reviews, and more.
Provides Products — Source
CD Solutions Inc.
CD replication, CD-R duplication, CD-R duplicator/printers and blank media.
Provides Products — Source
CD-ROM Towers, Jukeboxes and Storage Technology
The expert source for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and Presentation technology.
Provides Products — Source
CDROM2go.com
CD media solutions manufacturing, CD business cards, custom shaped CDs, OEM CDR media, duplication, packaging, media, printers, towers and autoloaders.
Provides Products — Source
Comco Tape Drive Sales & Repair
New and refurbished 3480, 3490, 3490e, 3590 and 3590e tape drives for just about any platform from Xcerta, IBM, Fujitsu and M4 Data.
Provides a Service — Source
Computer and Communications
Collection of computer and communications businesses on the Internet.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Digital Storage Newsletter
Unique monthly news report on the worldwide magnetic and optical, disk and tape industry.
Provides a Service — Source
Computer Peripherals Unlimited Inc.
Distributor of tape drives, tape libraries and accessories for mass storage and backup needs.
Provides Products — Source
Creative Data Products, Inc.
offers CD-Rs, CD-ROM manufacturing, blank CD, and blank CD-R.
Provides Products — Source
CS Electronics
Products include custom-made LVD and SCSI backplanes, adapters, internal and external cables, and terminators for laptops to mainframes.
Provides Products — Source
CyberData Systems
Specializing in high performance data storage systems for workstations, PCs, Macs and metwork servers.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — D
Dan Kegel's Fast Hard Drives Page
Dan's hard drives facts page, and his independent view point.
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Data Devices International
Offers a broad range of magnetic media cleaning, certifying and erasing machines and supplies--4MM, 8MM, DLT, 3480, 3490E, 3590, REEL, QIC, and diskette.
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DataCity
provides removable hard drives and kits.
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DataDisc CD-ROM Tools and Technology
provides mastering, duplication, replication, CDR, CD ROM, and document publishing services, as well as software, recorders, accessories, and services.
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DeVita Associates
VAR integrator and distributor for non-desktop computer products including RAID and industrial chassis.
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DiscBurn.com
offers duplication, printing logos and artwork, graphic design, and packaging.
Provides Products — Source
DLTtape.com
Resource with hundreds of DLTtape systems from hundreds of the worlds leading computing suppliers.
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DupliTECH Systems
distributor of Champion brand digital media duplication equipment.
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Dynamic Network Factory
Manufactures high-performance, cost-effective SCSI-to-SCSI RAID subsystems for servers and networks.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — E
EMC Corporation
The enterprise storage company, enterprise level RAID arrays.
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Equix
Specializing in quad xeon servers and dual PIII servers, and can meet all your RAID storage needs.
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Exabyte Corporation
IT and MIS professionals around the world rely on Exabyte for superior tape backup and automation products.
Provides Products — Source
Ez-Dupe
manufactures standalone high speed CD/DVD duplicators.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — F
Fantom Drives
RAID arrays, USB storage, hard drives, DVD, CD, DLT, AIT and all your computer storage needs.
Provides Products — Source
Fibre Channel Industry Association
covers the fiber channel and storage area networking fields.
Provides Products — Source
First Storage
Providing RAID system, fibre channel, solid state disk storage, CD servers, DNAS-FC, data storage solutions for high data availability and network fault tolerance.
Provides Products — Source
FlexStar Technology, Inc
disk drive test equipment manufacturer offering solutions for every need, from single-port portable systems to multi-port production racks and environmental chambers.
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Floppy Discs and other Removable Storage Media
set of questions and answers about removable storage.
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Computer Storage — Resources — G
Guzik Technical Enterprises
manufactures test equipment for the disk drive industry. the site is used for technical support.
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Computer Storage — Resources — H
HGST
Drawing on the heritage of invention that first introduced the hard disk drive, HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) is a new type of storage company for a new world where ever-increasing amounts of content are being generated from cloud services, Internet content providers, social networks, mobile devices, Big Data and enterprise business transactions.
Provides Products — Source
HighPoint Technologies
High performance storage devices for personal computers including the HPT366/368 Ultra66 IDE controller and the IDE RAID controller.
Provides Products — Source
Howstuffworks: CD Burners
article offering a guide to the way CD burner drives work.
Provides Information — Source
Howstuffworks: how Hard Disks Work
takes apart a hard disk to see what's inside, and also discuss how they organize the gigabytes of information they hold in files.
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HowStuffWorks: Removable Storage
features a history and guide to removable storage technology.
Provides Information — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — I
IDEMA
International Disk Drive Equipment and Materials Association serves to promote the technological, manufacturing, marketing and business of the disk drive manufacturing industry.
Provides Information — Source
Imation
is the world's leading provider of removable data storage products designed to help customers create, protect, and retrieve valuable digital assets.
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Infinity I/O
Provider of open systems training for the SAN/Fibre Channel community.
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Inter-Tech Corporation
producers of rugged hard drives for defense and industry.
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Intertechnology
Data and instrumentation products. Tape drives, libraries, and software.
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Ironstone Technologies
Ironstone Technologies specializes in CD-ROM and optical storage products and services.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — J
JMR Electronics
Products includes enclosures for RAID and CD-ROM storage, fibre channel rackmounts and towers.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — K
KDS Drives
KDS, the Drives Shop is the leading provider of storage devices.
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Computer Storage — Resources — L
Legato Systems, Inc.
High-availability products for managing application and service-level availability within Storage Area Network deployments.
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Linear Tape Open
Ultrium and Accelis tape formats allow high capacity or high performance tape backup solutions.
Provides Products — Source
LiveVault — Fully Automated Continuous Backup and Recovery Over the Internet
LiveVault is the leading provider of fully automated online data backup and recovery services.
Provides Products — Source
Logicube, Inc
Hard disk drive duplication, over 800MB/min.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — M
Magretech, Inc.
offers new and refurbished magnetic disk heads, and repairs and spares for a variety of computer peripherals.
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Maxtor Corporation
Manufactures mass storage products. Once known as a manufacturer of hard disk drives, Maxtor has launched its innovative new network attached storage appliance, known as the MaxAttach product line.
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Memory Cards
UK memory card supplier. Low Price Memory sell all types of digital and pc memory.
Provides Products — Source
Midwest Data Recovery Inc.
provides data recovery for hard drives, tapes and RAID systems. Free evaluations. No data/no charge policy.
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MicroBoards Technology
provider of CD recordable/CD ROM technology for data, audio and video applications.
Provides Products — Source
MicroSense
MicroSense has a singular focus on precision measurement. we provide customers with state-of-the-art measurement performance in our products — precision capacitive sensors for high resolution, non-contact position sensing; vibrating sample magnetometers and MOKE systems for magnetic property measurement; and wafer metrology systems for accurately measuring wafer thickness and shape.
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Minds at Work
Back up, store, archive or transfer any file on the 6GB Digital Wallet, the portable smart storage solution.
Provides Products — Source
Montreal Data Recovery, RAID Recovery
Hard Drive and Raid Data Recovery Services (Montreal, Quebec)
Provides a Service — Source
Mountain Engineering II
Design of magnetic tape drives, LTO, DLT, 3590, 3490, with experience in all types of tape drives.
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Computer Storage — Resources — N
Network Appliance
Manufactures high-performance multiprotocol file servers and caching appliances for UNIX (NFS), Windows (CIFS) and Web (HTTP) environments.
Provides Products — Source
Network Buyer's Guide
Provides pre-purchase information on products from the computer storage and networking industry.
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Nexsan Technologies, Ltd.
Designs and manufactures a family of advanced, Internet-enabled, storage subsystems for RAID, fibre channel, and SCSI.
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Computer Storage — Resources — O
Octave
Offering the latest in CD burners, CD burner software, MP3 recorders, and DVD recording technologies.
Provides Products — Source
Optima Technology
DeskTape tape backup software, CD-R access recordable CD software, CD-R, CD-RW, and DiskArray software for hard drives, RAID, and storage area networks.
Provides Products — Source
Optisys
Produces Network Attach Storage servers for optical, CD-ROM, RAID, PD and DVD mass storage devices.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — P
PC Guide: Hard Disk Drives
reference guide to hard disk drives covering several topics.
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Perceptics Corporation
Provides optical storage archival solutions for the UNIX and Linux operating platforms.
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Peripheral Imaging Solutions
selling new and re-manufactured memory modules for disk arrays with new disk drives.
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Peripheral Vision
Manufacturer of tape backup solutions specializing in emulations, sharing tape drives and display units for most platforms.
Provides Products — Source
Pinetree Peripherals
Provides tape drives and repairs.
Provides Products — Source
ProSource Sales & Marketing, Inc.
providing CD/R media to corporate America.
Provides Products — Source
PsiTech, Inc.
Develops leading edge products for the capture, storage and display of computer data. Manufacturing both the hardware and the software to enable vast amounts of data to be viewed, analyzed, stored and retrieved.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — Q
Qualstar
Manufacturer of mass storage products. Tape drives and tape libraries. Library-ready tape drives.
Provides Products — Source
Quantum
leadership in Data Protection Solutions.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — R
RAID Web
Plug and play RAID systems which use inexpensive IDE or SCSI drives, completely OS independent and ready to use.
Provides Products — Source
RAIDKing Technology, Inc
Adaptive RAID storage solutions.
Provides Products — Source
Ram Peripherals Ltd
The UK's leading specialist supplier of CD-R production systems for software duplication, information publishing & data storage.
Provides Products — Source
Rare Systems, Inc.
Manufactures and integrates high capacity, maximum performance storage, backup and server systems for UNIX and NT environments.
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Rescue CD
specializes in data and audio recovery from damaged music CDs, CD-ROMs, and DVDs.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Resources — S
SalvageData
Critical Data Recovery Success Starts @ SALVAGEDATA.
Provides a Service — Source
Seek Systems
High performance, memory based storage solutions. Adaptive RAID storage systems, providing dynamic RAID level selection and array tuning, and the Xcelerator, provides Solid State Disk performance.
Provides Products — Source
Shaffstall Corporation, Inc.
Offers products to copy, duplicate, and convert magnetic data tapes and CD-R's.
Provides Products — Source
Sonopress
Manufacturer of optical discs. Besides CD, CD-ROM and DVD replication, also offers packaging, kitting, and fulfillment services to the audio, computer software, and home video industries.
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Southern Technology Group
Viking RAID series is a fault-tolerant, cost effective, external storage solution.
Provides Products — Source
Spectra Logic
A complete line of automated tape backup solutions.
Provides Products — Source
Storage Depot Ltd.
We are a small and friendly company specializing in digital storage for business, education and individuals.
Provides Products — Source
Storage Search
Find computer storage manufacturers & products. Help Megabyte the Mouse in his quest for the perfect storage solutions.
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StorageNewsletter
A monthly periodical in English on the worldwide data storage industry.
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Sun Microsystems Australia
Leader in storage solutions.
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Swissbit
in Switzerland has more than 12 years experience in development, design, manufacturing and testing of Storage Products.
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Computer Storage — Resources — T
Tapeconversions.com
Provide tape, media, file and data conversion services for magnetic and cartridge tape in all formats.
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Teac
Leader in the field of data storage.
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The CD Information Center
about CD-Recordable media lifetimes, manufacturers' technical reports and independent commentary.
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The Institute for Information Storage Technology
Established to address the interdisciplinary area of data storage with information on the chapter and their conferences.
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The Storage Networking Industry Association
SNIA is a not-for-profit organization, made up of more than 100 companies and individuals spanning virtually the entire storage industry.
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THIC
Not-for-profit the THIC organization started out as a round-table group convened by the US Department of Defense to bring together vendors, manufacturers and users at the leading edge of recording technology, but quickly became a public forum.
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Todd Enterprises, Inc.
CD-ROM network hardware & software.
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TTi, Inc.
testers for the harddisk drive industries.
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Turtle by Perm-A-Store
Permanent storage cases for data backup media.
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Computer Storage — Resources — U
Ultera Systems
Provides RAID for removable storage backup solutions, data striping and mirroring for disaster recovery applications and full library robotics support.
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USI Corporation
Independent technology supplier providing tape and disk solutions and system memory enhancement products.
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Computer Storage — Resources — W
Westpoint
Peripheral storage specialists providing data storage solutions for integration into a range of computer systems including windows NT, UNIX, Sun Solaris and mainframes.
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Computer Storage — Resources — X
XIOtech
Extending intelligent IO processing to stand-alone storage subsystems.
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Xyratex
For OEMs and integrators, offers cost competitive, expandable storage subsystems combined with future-ready interface and disk technologies in a highly modular form.
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Computer Storage — Promise
Promise Technology, Inc.
Provides ATA RAID for both entry-level and mid-range server applications. Also manufactures Ultra ATA/66 and Ultra ATA/100 controllers.
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Computer Storage — SanDisk
SanDisk
Data storage — compactflash memory cards, ImageMate, PC cards, chipsets, multimedia cards and flashdrive, for digital cameras, PDAs, and mobile computing devices.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Seagate
Seagate Technologies
Disc product guide and disc storage news.
Provides Products — Source
Computer Storage — Toshiba
Toshiba brings Bluetooth™
Capabilities to Innovative Mobile Storage.
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Computer Storage — Western Digital
Western Digital Corporation
Leaders in information storage management, provides a broad array of hard disk drives for personal and enterprise-wide computing. Hard drives, replacement and add-on data storage products to the consumer market through resellers.
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Winchester Systems
Complete line of scalable, performance-based RAID systems.
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