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Suneast releases stubby USB-C flash drives that can be left connected to your smartphone, tablet or laptop all the time for convenience. (Image source: Suneast)

Suneast unveils one of the world's shortest USB-C flash drives

Suneast has launched the Nano, an ultra-compact USB-C flash drive designed to stay connected to smartphones, tablets and laptops with a low risk of breaking off, offering up to 512 GB of storage with fast transfer speeds.

David Chien, 09 May 2025 07:58

The new Razrs are here. (Image source: Razer)

Motorola opens Razr Ultra 2025 pre-orders with free 1TB storage upgrade

The Razr Ultra 2025 is Motorola's most premium clamshell foldable Android smartphone to date, not least because of its top-end, full-fat Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm. It is also the most expensive member of its series ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2025 17:49

Huawei has launched a new external SSD that is quite sturdy (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei eKitStor Shield 200: New external SSD is fast, rugged and offers up to 4TB of capacity

Huawei has unveiled a new external storage device. The new SSD is supposedly very durable and can deal with tough conditions.

Silvio Werner, 04 May 2025 18:52

Deal | OWC Express 1M2 external SSD goes for up to $100 off

The Express 1M2 is one of the coolest external SSDs around due to its heatsink-like design. The USB4 accessory is rated for speeds of over 3,000 megabytes per second (MB/s) when combined with an OWC Aura SSD of up to 8TB in capaci...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2025 17:36

Pioneer leaves the optical recorder business after 30 years of making drives for computers. (Image source: Pioneer)

Pioneer reportedly pulls out of Blu-ray drive business

Pioneer has reportedly pulled out of the optical drive business, including Blu-ray and DVD recorders, after 30 years of manufacturing such drives. Moving forward, the company will focus on electronics for cars such as navigation s...

David Chien, 03 May 2025 07:38

Buffalo commemorates its 50th anniversary with limited-edition 'Skeleton Hard Disk'. (Image source: Buffalo)

Buffalo unveils 50th anniversary 'Skeleton Hard Disk'

Buffalo has announced a limited-edition HD-SKL 'Skeleton Hard Disk' featuring a see-through window to commemorate its 50th anniversary. Only 50 units are available through a lottery.

David Chien, 01 May 2025 21:28

A "17 Pro" in the wild. (Image source: Majin Bu)

iPhone 17 Pro tipped to have more RAM than 16 Pro

Apple's iPhone 17 series is thought to launch with multiple upgrades over their 2024 predecessors. Now, a famous leaker purports to add another to the list. It is apparently necessary to support the OEM's plans to implement improv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Apr 2025 21:14

Lexar NQ780 debuts as new PCIe 4x4 SSD for creators and gamers

Lexar touts the NQ780 as the most effective new SSD for those looking to reduce lag in their current creator or gaming laptop. It comes with up to 4TB of PCIe NVMe storage, rated for a read speed of up to 7,000 megabytes per secon...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Apr 2025 15:11

Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock (Image source: Nanoleaf PR)

The Pegboard Desk Dock are new Nanoleaf lights that illuminate and organize gaming desks

Nanoleaf lights consist of more than decorative wall panels and bulbs. The new Pegboard Desk Dock offers personalized lighting effects, storage hooks, and charging ports. Buyers can add the accessory to gaming desks now for $59.99...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Apr 2025 15:00

The PNY PRO Elite High Endurance microSD flash cards survive continuous video recording use in body, dash, and security cameras. (Image source: PNY)

PNY unveils PRO Elite High Endurance microSD flash cards for dash and security cameras

PNY has unveiled the PRO Elite High Endurance microSD flash cards, specifically designed to withstand hours of continuous video recording when used in body, dash, and security cameras. These cards are built to survive shock and ot...

David Chien, 12 Apr 2025 21:03

A new SSD enclosure offers fast data transfers thanks to Thunderbolt 5 (Image source: Ugreen)

Ugreen launches new SSD enclosure with Thunderbolt 5 and active cooling

Ugreen is now offering a new enclosure for SSDs. The brand advertises high speeds via Thunderbolt 5, at least when hooked up to a corresponding PC or laptop.

Silvio Werner, 09 Apr 2025 22:51

The NM1090 Pro is an extremely quick SSD (Image source: Lexar)

Lexar NM1090 Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD with up to 4TB and 14,000MB/s unveiled

The American storage maker Lexar has launched a new SSD which features 3D TLC NAND and very high transfer speeds. In fact, the NM1090 Pro's sequential read and write speeds are almost identical.

Silvio Werner, 07 Apr 2025 22:39

Vivo Pad 5 Pro tipped to launch in four colors with up to 16GB of RAM

The Pad 5 Pro is projected to become Vivo's new flagship Android tablet soon. Now, its latest leak purports to corroborate its rumored status as a premium device with a high-refresh-rate display. Its configurations and color optio...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2025 19:45

The PocketCloud. (Image source: StationPC)

PocketCloud debuts as portable, modular alternative to traditional personal NAS

StationPC touts its new PocketCloud as a new kind of portable standalone back-up solution that can go anywhere with the user. It is rated to support up to 16TB of storage with its optional modular dock, which also adds Ethernet to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2025 16:01

The barebone version of the Aoostar WTR Max is now available to pre-order (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar WTR Max launches as new 11-bay NAS with capable AMD Ryzen APU and OCuLink port

The Aoostar WTR Max made its first debut in China, and while the company didn't reveal much about the NAS back then, it has now made the system available to pre-order. It packs the Ryzen 7 Pro 8845HS, and the barebone version cost...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Apr 2025 17:16

The SanDisk Extreme Portable is now available in a special PlayStation edition (Image source: SanDisk)

SanDisk Extreme Portable external SSD with PlayStation 5 design hits the market

SanDisk has introduced a new and robust external storage solution. The Extreme Portable for PlayStation 5 and PC also sports a special design, an IP certification and is supposed to survive drops from certain heights.

Silvio Werner, 27 Mar 2025 21:21

The new MegaHub docking solution can be used to expand the storage of Apple's MacBook Pro (Image source: Fonecyc)

New Fonecyc MegaHub dock for MacBook Pro can add up to 16TB of SSD storage

The MegaHub is a new docking solution that is specifically made for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. It promises to offer a more of less affordable way to expand storage and can be used to connect additional external devices.

Silvio Werner, 23 Mar 2025 19:48

Samsung's new 9100 Pro series SSDs start at $200 for the 1TB variant and go up to 8TB capacity. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's new 9100 Pro series PCIe 5.0 SSDs with up to 14,800 MB/s read speeds are now available

Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe SSDs boast up to 8TB of storage capacity and up to 14,800 MB/s sequential read speeds. These are apparently the fastest PCIe 5.0 SSDs on the market currently available.

Vineet Washington, 19 Mar 2025 18:31

PNY's upcoming high-speed CS2342 M.2 2230 SSD works with Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and other handheld gaming devices (Image source: PNY)

PNY unveils Steam Deck-compatible CS2342 M.2 2230 SSD, hits 7,300 MB/s read speeds

PNY has introduced the new Steam Deck-compatible CS2342 M.2 2230 NVMe SSD, which can deliver read/write speeds of up to 7,300/6,000 MB/s. The SSDs will be available for purchase later in March.

Nitisha Upadhye, 18 Mar 2025 14:00

The 26TB Red Pro NAS hard drive is one of the highest-capacity CMR drives available today. (Image source: Western Digital)

Western Digital unveils 26TB 3.5-inch Red Pro SATA NAS HDD

The Red Pro uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) and is one of the highest-capacity CMR models available today. CMR recording eliminates the data rewriting delays associated with shingled magnetic recording (SMR).

David Chien, 16 Mar 2025 03:55

The 990 Evo Plus 4TB is arguably a smarter choice than the 990 Pro (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD with 4TB is almost 30% off on Amazon

The 990 Evo Plus supports both PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0, but it's not equipped with the quick DRAM found on the Samsung 990 Pro. Nonetheless, the 4TB SSD is almost as quick as the noticeably more expensive high-end drive.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Mar 2025 02:08

There's no word on the pricing and availability of the Aoostar WTR Max yet (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar WTR Max debuts as new 7-bay NAS with upgraded specs over WTR Pro

The Aoostar WTR Max has made its official debut in China as an upgraded model to the Pro. It's a 7-bay NAS that’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS that can be paired with a Radeon 7600 XT dGPU.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Mar 2025 16:59

Realme 14 Pro Lite debuts as new Android smartphone with suspiciously familiar specs

Realme's latest smartphone to the Indian market with Ultra Clear Cameras and a Miracle Shining Design is rated for IP65 durability. It has been introduced as a new Lite alternative to the 14 Pro, but has much more in common with t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2025 17:21

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.1.2 successor launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1 and more (Image source: Proxmox)

Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 launches with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, enhanced rule system, and more

Based on Linux Debian 12.9 "Bookworm" and using the 6.8 kernel as default (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Mail Gateway 8.2 is now available with SpamAssassin 4.0.1, which packs updated rulesets. Additionally, this new release co...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2025 11:04

The Comet is a new and very fast Thunderbolt 5 SSD (Image source: Comet)

Thunderbolt 5 SSD with 4TB: Launch discount for ultrafast Comet expires soon

The Comet is a rather compact SSD that is also supposed to offer extremely high speeds thanks to TB5 compatibility. The system should easily fit into pockets and is also rugged and can withstand some potentially harmful conditions...

Silvio Werner, 27 Feb 2025 23:29

The new Turbo Metal SSD focuses on speed (Image source: Verbatim)

New Verbatim TurboMetal external USB 4 SSD with up to 4TB is actively cooled

Verbatim has added a new and very fast SSD to its lineup. This TurboMetal comes with active cooling and shouldn’t suffer from throttling even when transferring huge files. The USB 4 drive also sports a robust-looking metal case.

Silvio Werner, 27 Feb 2025 20:24

An 8 TB version of the Samsung 9100 PRO will not be available until later this year. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung 9100 PRO now official with 8 TB variant following later this year

Samsung has now officially presented 9100 PRO series SSDs in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. All sporting PCIe 5.0 speeds, the fastest 8 TB variant will not be available until at some point this year.

Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2025 20:11

Chinese startup Numemory introduces Intel Optane-like storage-class memory chip. Pictured: A NM101 chip offered by Numemory. (Image source: Numemory)

Numemory's 128 Gb storage-class memory chip fills gap left by Intel Optane

Numemory's latest NM102 memory chip doubles the capacity of its predecessor to 128 Gb while maintaining DRAM-like performance.

Nathan Ali, 24 Feb 2025 17:41

The Samsung T7 (l) and Samsung T7 Shield (r) are portable SSDs with a wide compatibility. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Amazon offers mouth-watering discounts on Samsung T7 and T7 Shield Portable SSDs

The Samsung T7 portable SSD was released nearly 5 years ago but the manufacturer still has it available for purchase. Now, Amazon is offering a nearly 50% discount, albeit for a limited time, on the 2TB version of the T7 and its r...

Habeeb Onawole, 22 Feb 2025 11:14

The WTR Pro is available in a new model variant (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar WTR Pro NAS gets CPU upgrade and can be used like a mini PC

The WTR Pro is a network storage device that can also be used as a mini PC, or rather the other way around. The Aoostar NAS is now being offered in a new model variant which sports fast ethernet ports and several other connectivit...

Silvio Werner, 19 Feb 2025 21:18

SanDisk eyes 1PB SSDs with next-gen UltraQLC platform (Image source: SanDisk)

SanDisk promises 1-Petabyte SSD, but release timeline remains unclear

SanDisk plans to develop petabyte-capacity SSDs using its advanced UltraQLC platform. This integrated solution combines 3D QLC NAND memory with a proprietary high-speed controller for optimized performance and power efficiency. In...

Andrew Sozinov, 17 Feb 2025 20:04

A "Galaxy A26" render. (Image source: Evan Blass/@MysteryLupin)

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G tipped to launch with expandable storage following FCC leak

The Galaxy A26 5G will debut as a smartphone that might rock a feature Samsung has cut out of its premium Android smartphones for generations, according to its Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documentation. It is also dest...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2025 18:33

Planck smartphone SSD (Image source: ShiftCam)

The compact Planck SSD launches to smash smartphone storage limitations

The Planck is a downsized SSD that provides desktop-level storage capacity and speeds. Using a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, it's capable of blazing-fast file transfers and real-time ProRes 4K recording on iPhone Pro/Max models. Buyer...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Feb 2025 17:20

Four M.2 2280 storage slots make this a potent NAS in a form factor similar in size to an Intel NUC (Image Source: CWWK)

CWWK X86-P6 pocket NAS puts 4 SSD's into a box the size of an Intel NUC, complete with 2x 2.5 GbE LAN ports

CWWK, the Chinese soft router brand you've probably never heard of, has released an update to the X86-P5 Pocket NAS, which crams 4 SSD's into a form factor not much bigger than an Intel NUC for a fairly reasonable price.

David Devey, 13 Feb 2025 13:29

Realme GT 8 Pro tipped to launch with 2K slim-bezel display and UFS 4.1 storage

Realme touts its current flagship Android smartphone to have the best display of its class, mostly because it is made of OLED sourced from Samsung. It could be outdone by the next-gen GT 8 Pro, however, with an improved resolution...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2025 18:41

PNY Type C USB flash drives (Image source: PNY)

PNY launches three new flash drives including the speedy USB 3.2 Gen 2 Pro Elite V3

Despite the many cloud storage solutions, physical USB flash drives are here to stay. To keep pace with speedy external storage, PNY is refreshing its lineup of Type-C USB flash drives. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Pro Elite V3 is the stando...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Feb 2025 01:06

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Lenovo's only European PC factory (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.com)

Made in EU for EU in the era of trade-wars: Inside Lenovo's only European PC factory

Most PC manufacturers rely completely on ODM plants to make their PCs. Not so Lenovo. The biggest PC manufacturer by volume has a network of in-house factories all over the world - and since 2021, also in Europe. The 50,000 m² fac...

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Feb 2025 15:44

The SN850X SSD with 8TB has received a 34% price cut on Amazon (Image source: WD)

Deal | WD Black SN850X SSD with 8TB now discounted by 34% on Amazon

Even though the 8TB version of the WD Black SN850X remains a very expensive SSD, it's one of the few options for gamers or other storage-hungry users who need a maximum amount of capacity on a single M.2 module.

Enrico Frahn, 02 Feb 2025 19:35

Verbatim and IO Data will continue making recordable optical media available to users. (Image source: Verbatim Japan)

Verbatim Japan and IO Data reaffirm their commitment to producing CD, DVD, and Blu-ray recordable media

Despite major manufacturers pulling out from the optical disc market, Verbatim Japan has committed to manufacturing high-quality, recordable optical media, and IO Data will support this effort by acting as the distributor of these...

David Chien, 02 Feb 2025 05:51

The "new" Moto G. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G (2025) goes live in the US with 5G and headphone jack for Dolby Atmos audio

The Motorola Moto G (2025) has been released to the US market to do battle with the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at the same ~$200 price-point with Android 15 and a 120Hz punch-hole display. The vegan leather-covered handset might be the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2025 15:10

Video Game History Foundation launches digital library of old video game magazines, development assets, and more

The Video Game History Foundation today launched a digital library that lets gamers, historians, researchers, and everyone else search through thousands of documents related to video games. These include out-of-print magazines, co...

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2025 00:14

ECM40: PCIe card for PCs. (Image source: SilverStone)

SilverStone: Small expansion card adds up to four high-performance SSDs

Silverstone now has a new solution for installing four high-performance mass storage devices at the same time to a PC. A cooling system is also integrated, making this expansion card handy for compact systems with limited storage ...

Silvio Werner, 27 Jan 2025 01:40

Home Hub: Local data storage for surveillance cameras. (Image source: Reolink)

Reolink Home Hub Pro: Affordable storage solution for up to 24 surveillance cameras now available at a discount

Reolink offers various surveillance products and, with the Home Hub Pro, offers a local storage solution that saves subscription costs and also ensures personal control over sensitive data. Launched late last year, the device is n...

Silvio Werner, 27 Jan 2025 00:26

Sony to stop producing recordable Blu-ray discs, other physical media in February

Sony will shutter production of various physical media in February. This includes recordable Blu-ray discs, MiniDV tapes, and more. Sony also stated it will not produce anything to replace these forms of media storage.

Sam Medley, 26 Jan 2025 00:26

The external EX400U SSD is extremely quick thanks to USB 4 (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair launches EX400U external SSD with MagSafe, USB 4 and up to 4,000 MB/s for iPhone, Mac and Windows PCs

Corsair's newest external SSD features USB-C with a bandwidth of 40 Gbit/s, which allows data transfer speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s in real-world use. The versatile and compact USB 4 SSD is also backwards compatible with slower USB-...

Hannes Brecher, 23 Jan 2025 22:33

A new addon-board for the Raspberry Pi 5 comes with two M.2 slots (Image source: Seeed Studio)

New PCIe HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 offers two M.2 slots for SSDs or AI accelerators

Seeed Studio has launched a new expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5. Its two M.2 slots offer space for SSDs or AI accelerators, while it remains possible to use additional sensors and actuators.

Silvio Werner, 23 Jan 2025 05:10

Xbox storage expansion options grow as Microsoft loosens external hard drive limits

Microsoft has been working on a solution for congested Xbox storage. Some Xbox Insider Program members can now connect more massive USB drives. Sadly, this method of storage expansion still can't boot Series X games.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jan 2025 23:30

Lenovo has unveiled a tactical SSD that airport security probably won't like (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo unveils external SSD that may get frequent flyers into trouble

An USB-C external SSD in the shape of a hand grenade is currently crowdfunding in China. The product will provide high-speed data transfer but may cause quite a stir during airport security checks due to its unusual shape.

Andrew Sozinov, 21 Jan 2025 21:09