From nostalgia to necessity: why floppy disks refuse to fade away
Still spinning in the age of cloud storage
SSD Pricing Update, Q2 2024: A Rising Trend for Storage
Until last year, there was plenty of talk about declining SSD prices. However, as we showed a few months ago, that trend has reversed. The AI race has also become a factor for SSD and HDD pricing.
Seagate says their new Mozaic 3+ HAMR disk drives can last longer than conventional HDDs
Setting the record straight against misconceptions, myths, and industry chatter
HighPoint opens pre-orders for PCIe Gen 5 Rocket RAID card capable of 56 GB/s
Shipping in Q3 for $1,999
Spectra Cube offers up to 75 petabytes of tape-based, cloud-optimized storage capacity
An easy-to-use, cost-cutting cold storage solution for enterprises and cloud providers
The DiskMantler can take apart a hard drive in as little as 8 seconds by vigorously shaking it
Once the disassembly process is complete, it spits out the usable components
The WD Ultrastar Transporter supports up to 368 terabytes of storage in a 30-pound form factor
Because sometimes you need to move tons of data when you are on the go
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
Demand for HDDs by AI companies has pushed prices up 20%, more hikes expected
SSDs are also getting more expensive
Seagate developing dual-layer, heat-assisted magnetic recording tech for 120TB HDDs
A never-ending race to increase magnetic media storage capabilities
SSD price hike hits buyers hard, double-digit increase on the way
The days of cheap SSDs could be finally coming to an end
New WD Red Pro NAS hard drives offer up to 24TB of storage
Enterprise-class, CMR magnetic drives for professionals and businesses
RISC-V SSD controller provides 14GB/s transfers without a cooling solution
Reaching peak performance with no need for a heatsink?
Huawei is developing a mysterious new "magneto-electric" storage technology
Bottom line: Huawei was severely impacted by US sanctions against technology exports to China, but the company is far from finished. Its engineers are apparently working on a new type of storage technology, an innovative medium that could theoretically offer significant improvements over traditional tape or hard disk-based devices.
Microsoft Z1000 SSD engineering sample highlights enterprise collaboration with CNEX Labs
Custom hardware likely used in Microsoft's own data centers
Samsung unveils SD Express microSD cards reaching 800MB/s
Samsung also finally reveals its first 1TB microSD card
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.
DVD-like optical disc could store 1.6 petabits (or 200 terabytes) on 100 layers
Researchers showcase 1-petabit optical disc for more efficient mass storage
Seagate and Sony team up to develop 30TB hard drives with advanced HAMR technology
Hoping to meet growing data center demands
USB drive that self-destructs nears its crowdfunding goal
Use the correct insertion sequence or the drive appears broken
WTF?! A self-destructing, open-source USB stick that can heat its flash chip to 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) has almost reached its crowdfunding goal. Not only does the device boast a Mission Impossible-style self-kill ability, but it also has a secret feature that hides data unless you plug it in the correct way.
Bad News, SSDs Are Getting More Expensive: SSD Pricing Update
To make sense of SSD pricing trends, we've selected some of the most popular SSDs across three different capacities and analyzed how their average prices on Amazon have fluctuated over the last year.
Report reveals decline in quality of USB sticks and microSD Cards
Low-quality NAND chips are finding their way into branded devices
Kioxia sent 130 TB of solid-state storage to the International Space Station
SSDs are much better than magnetic hard disks for space-related computer missions