Who invented the hard drive?
The first commercial hard disk drive was introduced in 1956.
Mini SSDs pack NVMe performance into a microSD-sized form factor
Coming to GPD and One-Netbook's super-sized mobile gaming PCs
UK government urges Brits to "delete emails and photos" to save water
Cutting back on AI use would probably help more
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
What happens to your files when you stop paying your cloud storage subscription?
How Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Dropbox treat your data when your subscription ends
Can a bird store and reproduce data? A starling may have proven it's possible
Starlings can mimick an impressive array of sounds
Kioxia unveils world's highest-capacity SSD at 245TB, aims at hyperscale data centers
The world's highest-capacity storage device
ValiDrive tests the true storage capacity of any USB drive
Think that bargain USB drive is 1TB? Think again. ValiDrive uncovers the real storage capacity of USB drives that promise terabytes but deliver far less. It also reports read and write speeds for a quick performance check.
Seagate brings HAMR to market with new 30TB Exos and IronWolf Pro drives
HAMR roadmap begins with 30TB drives, 100TB expected by 2030
Holographic ribbon set to challenge magnetic tape with 50-year longevity and 200TB cartridges
British startup unveils holographic tape that promises 50-year data lifespan
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.
SilverStone's Seta H2 is a monster PC case with room for 15 drives
It weighs over 30 pounds, and that's empty
Cerabyte unveils plan for 100 petabyte glass-ceramic storage racks by 2030
It's aiming for 100,000 PB by 2045
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
Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage
The ASIF format delivers near-native SSD speeds for Disk images on Apple silicon
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.
OneDrive File Picker flaw grants full drive access when users share a single file
Careless Microsoft security puts OneDrive users at serious risk
Western Digital's plans for HAMR hard disk drives will materialize in 2027
Is Western Digital finally ready to embrace heat-assisted magnetic recording?
DDR5 price surge slows as DRAM market heads for stabilization in Q3 2025
DDR4 sees renewed interest as DDR5 prices plateau
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