Seagate targets 100TB hard drives by 2030 to meet AI storage demands
Growing demand for AI data centers will push traditional storage to new heights
Buffalo Japan is selling a transparent hard disk drive for its 50th anniversary
Expensive. Nigh to useless. Windows-only software. I want one
If your PC has two SATA drives installed and running, which one is the master?
Test your PC hardware knowledge...
Which version of Windows introduced ReFS, the next-gen file system meant to succeed NTFS?
The NTFS replacement that didn't.
The future of data storage might be ceramic glass that can last thousands of years
Cerabyte's ceramic glass storage endures boiling and baking in extreme durability tests
Synology to require branded hard drives for future NAS models
NAS maker pushes proprietary strategy with HDD certification
Google offers free Gemini AI tools and 2TB storage to US college students
AI companies are fiercely competing to win over the highly sought-after student userbase
Google doubles Android storage requirement again, now set at 32GB
16GB Android phones are set to become history
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.
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
DOGE ditches magnetic tape, but experts defend the legacy tech
Tapes remain cheaper and more durable than modern storage formats
Google's Colossus internal storage system still relies on HDDs for storing most of its data
But a smart algorithm manages the system's massive cache comprised of SSDs
Microsoft's ReFS file system resurfaces in latest Windows 11 build
The "next generation" of PC file systems could be coming soon
Surprisingly, 87% of people back up their data, but data loss accidents persist
Bottom line: To commemorate World Backup Day on March 31 – just one day before April Fool's Day – Western Digital commissioned a survey of 6,118 people across 10 countries, conducted a month ago, to better understand their backup practices. The findings revealed that 87 percent of respondents do back up their data, either manually or automatically. Their main motivations include fear of losing important files (83 percent), the need to free up device space (67 percent), and protection against cyber threats (42 percent).
Samsung SSD Magician utility gets a makeover, improves ease of use
Samsung's SSD Magician software keeps SSDs, memory cards, and USB drives performing at their best, while offering features for data migration, security, compatibility, and optimization. Get firmware updates and then some.
AI supercharges DNA storage's data retrieval, making it 3,200 times faster
Still incredibly slow compared to traditional storage technologies
Seagate begins work on NVMe HDDs for cost-effective AI workloads
Working proof-of-concept, but Seagate has yet to disclose data rate or performance metrics
Seagate hard drive scammers figure out how to compromise FARM metrics
The US manufacturer is likely not involved in the ongoing storage fraud
Western Digital exits SSD market, shifts focus to hard drives as SanDisk takes over NAND operations
WD branding on SSDs may disappear soon
The first 5MB hard drive weighed approximately...
Circa 1956. 5MB of storage got you the ability to keep 2.5 million pages of typed text.
DeepSeek open-sources file system, claims it runs AI models faster and more efficiently
What just happened? In response to Western organizations calling it "shady and untrustworthy," DeepSeek launched "Open Source Week." During last week's event, the company released several repositories to the open-source community, including a highly efficient file system. Many AI specialists reviewing the code have come away impressed.
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB drops to just $129, while 990 Pro 1TB SSD hits $99
The Samsung 990 Pro is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD built for gaming and heavy workloads, delivering fast speeds and improved power efficiency. Meanwhile, the 990 Evo Plus, a hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 DRAM-less SSD, offers value for those seeking large storage capacities.
Samsung's 9100 Pro SSD is the world's fastest consumer drive, hitting 14,800 MB/s sequential read speeds
Its first "true" Gen 5 SSD
Seagate HDD fraud also includes IronWolf Pro lineup, more details uncovered
Considering the disks are likely from crypto farms, there could be many more affected brands
The Best SSDs and Storage - Early 2025
Storage keeps getting faster and more efficient. NVMe SSDs dominate for speed, HDDs remain best for bulk storage, and portable drives offer convenience. Here are the top picks for every need in 2025.
