High Bandwidth Flash gets first technical specification for AI data centers
SanDisk and SK Hynix's new memory spec rethinks how AI chips access data
Sandisk's new PS5 SSDs cost up to $2,960, that's five PlayStation 5 consoles
Thanks to AI, gaming is no longer the most affordable type of entertainment
SanDisk's massive 8TB SD cards are finally close to launch
A faster 4TB SD card with V30 A2 rating is also coming
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
SanDisk's new 2TB SD card costs $2,000, and it's not even the fastest option
UHS-II video recording cards remain far more expensive than even faster microSD Express cards
Apple store external SSD prices skyrocket as some SanDisk drives jump 200%
No prizes for guessing why
SanDisk is replacing WD Blue and Black SSDs with new Optimus models
The long WD-SanDisk merger is officially unraveling
The Modern SD Card Buying Guide: Sizes, Speeds, and Storage Classes
Expandable storage may be disappearing from phones, but SD cards still power consoles, cameras, and more. This guide explains the specs, speeds, and formats that actually matter, so you can buy the right card with confidence.
The Best SSDs and Storage - Late 2025 Update
The storage market is in flux: PCIe 4.0 prices are climbing, PCIe 5.0 and USB4 are getting cheaper, and Crucial is gone. Here are the best picks for speed, capacity, and value.
OceanGate Titan sub's camera found mostly intact with SanDisk SD card still holding images and videos
12 images and 9 videos were recovered from the card
Thinking of buying a new SSD? Watch out for potential price hikes
AI could increase enterprise SSD and HDD prices by up to 30%
SanDisk and SK hynix partner on High Bandwidth Flash, promising up to 16× more memory for AI GPUs compared to HBM
Forward-looking: SanDisk introduced its High Bandwidth Flash solution earlier this year, vowing to bring unprecedented capabilities to the NAND Flash market. Now, the US corporation is working with South Korean foundry SK Hynix to try to turn the HBF dream into reality.
Sandisk unveils massive 256TB UltraQLC SSD for cloud and AI workloads
First units arrive in early 2026 with more form factors to follow
Hundreds of SD cards tested reveal surprising performance and reliability gaps
Kingston, PNY, and SanDisk 64GB and 128GB SD cards consistently rank best for speed and endurance
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
The subject of who invented the USB flash drive is contested, but we do know how much storage it offered
WD Black SN8100 debuts with PCIe 5.0, blazing-fast performance
The WD Black SN8100 marks Western Digital's entry into the PCIe 5.0 SSD market, offering significant performance improvements over PCIe 4.0 models. Reviewers praise the performance and power efficiency, while noting the steep price and the need for compatible hardware to fully benefit from it.
Sandisk's Stargate SSD architecture targets 512TB drives by 2027
Stargate to debut this year in Ultra QLC 64TB and 128TB models
Rarely used microSD Express cards sell out in Japan after Switch 2 unveiling
Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express, which only SanDisk and Lexar currently offer
Bottom line: The SD Express standard for memory cards initially debuted in 2018 but has seen virtually no use because most devices don't meet its bandwidth specifications. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the first widely available product that requires microSD Express, and its unveiling has already sparked a substantial sales spike for the format.
Western Digital exits SSD market, shifts focus to hard drives as SanDisk takes over NAND operations
WD branding on SSDs may disappear soon
SanDisk's new Gen5 SSD offers blistering 14,000 MB/s speeds at just 7W
Built on Western Digital's latest 3D BiCS8 NAND flash
SanDisk's new High Bandwidth Flash memory combines 3D NAND capacity with HBM-like bandwidth
Offers 8-16x more capacity per stack than current HBM implementations
What just happened? At its first big investor event since breaking off from Western Digital, SanDisk unveiled something it's been cooking up to take a bite out of the hot AI market. The company has a new memory architecture called high-bandwidth flash that fuses the massive storage capacity of 3D NAND with the kind of bandwidth offered by HBM.
WD unwraps the holidays with new high-performance PCIe Gen 4x4 SSDs starting under $60
Faster and more power efficient than the previous generation
Western Digital is working on 900MB/s and 2TB SD cards, set to launch later this year
WD unveils its first SD Express cards, following Samsung
microSD and SD Card Buying Guide: Speed Classes & What to Buy
Portable flash memory has never been more versatile, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the widespread availability of high-speed, large-capacity microSD and SD cards these days. In this guide, we explain all the speed classes, plus give you handy buying recommendations.
