MSI upgrades its magnetic pocket-sized portable SSD to 40Gbps USB4
Available with up to 4TB with 4 GB/s read speed
Kioxia-Nvidia project aims for SSD performance 33 times higher than today's top drives
Breakthrough storage speed for AI servers by 2027
Windows 11 cleared of all charges for killing SSDs, the real culprit is faulty firmware
Chinese PC enthusiasts discovered the root cause
Windows 11 update blamed for SSD failures, but Phison can't reproduce issue
Company claims an online document describing controller issues is a hoax
Samsung expands SSD 9100 Pro lineup with new 8TB PCIe 5.0 drives for power users and gamers
You won't like the pricing, though
Windows 11 patch linked to SSD data loss, reports remain under investigation
File transfers over 50GB may break drives
Mini SSDs pack NVMe performance into a microSD-sized form factor
Coming to GPD and One-Netbook's super-sized mobile gaming PCs
Best SSD for Gaming: PCIe 5.0 vs 4.0 vs 3.0 vs SATA vs HDD Comparison
We tested everything from PCIe 5.0 to SATA, and even hard drives, to see what really matters for gaming performance, and whether ultra-fast storage offers a tangible edge over older options.
Silicon Motion sets the stage for PCIe 6.0 SSDs with Neptune controller
Sequential read speeds exceeding 25 GB/s
NVMe 2.3 specs add features for mission-critical and data center storage
Key updates include rapid recovery, secure erasure, and power controls
Sandisk unveils massive 256TB UltraQLC SSD for cloud and AI workloads
First units arrive in early 2026 with more form factors to follow
Kioxia unveils world's highest-capacity SSD at 245TB, aims at hyperscale data centers
The world's highest-capacity storage device
Self-destructing SSD brings espionage-level security to data protection
Select either a software wipe that preserves the drive or hardware-level destruction that renders it unusable
Something to look forward to: It's the kind of gadget Q might slip into James Bond's tuxedo pocket: an SSD with a built-in self-destruct feature. TeamGroup has developed the P250Q-M80, which brings a touch of cinematic espionage to real-world data security. This industrial-grade storage device is engineered for sectors where data security is paramount, such as defense, industrial automation, and AI development.
Synology is selling outdated "proprietary" NAS SSDs at unrealistically high prices
Is the NAS maker out of its freaking mind?
The 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD is currently on sale for just $149
The Samsung 990 Pro is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSD with fast speeds and strong endurance, making it a reliable option for both professionals and gamers. This is the lowest price we've seen this year.
Crucial T500 2TB SSD with heatsink drops to $132
The Crucial T500 is one of the best PCIe 4.0 SSDs you can buy, ideal for both gaming or workstation use. The model with a built-in heatsink is currently on sale for just $132, making it an excellent and affordable option for upgrading your PS5.
Next-gen E2 SSD packs 1 petabyte of storage, enough for 11,000 4K movies in a ruler-sized drive
Something to look forward to: A revolutionary new SSD form factor could soon redefine high-density storage in data centers by narrowing the capacity gap between mechanical hard drives and solid-state drives. Known as E2, this QLC flash-based drive is reportedly capable of storing up to 1 petabyte (1 million gigabytes) of data while delivering performance comparable to that of a high-end SSD.
Experimental Micron PCIe 6.0 SSD hits a massive 30.25 GB/s, but it's not ready for your rig yet
Double the speed of today's fastest consumer drives
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
New Gigabyte motherboards use pressurized thermal pads to cool hot-running SSDs by up to 12°C
Consistent pressure cooling eliminates throttling in Gen5 M.2 drives
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs throttle PCIe 5.0 SSD speeds, tests reveal
The Arrow Lake disaster continues to bring bad news to Intel aficionados
Editor's take: It's no secret that Intel is in a tight spot. The company that invented the microprocessor doesn't seem to understand how to make great products anymore, and users are suffering significant performance issues as a consequence.
Micron raises prices on SSDs, memory products in response to tariffs
"We cannot be held accountable for the decisions made by your government"
Kioxia new optical PCIe 5.0 SSDs can do 40-meter cable lengths with no performance loss
Collaboration with AIOCore and Kyocera targets AI infrastructure