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The new S3 Pro. (Image source: Fossibot)

Fossibot S3 Pro debuts with dual displays and expandable storage for bargain price

The Fossibot S3 Pro boasts two displays for the price of one, one of which is of the 6.67-inch AMOLED variety. The Android smartphone also comes with a charger in the box, and can use microSD cards of up to 1TB in size. Then again...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2025 17:16

Amazon has a noteworthy deal for the 990 Pro Evo 4TB SSD (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB SSD significantly undercuts 990 Pro in latest Amazon sale

Even though the 990 Evo Plus lacks the DRAM found on the flagship 990 Pro, tech enthusiast who are looking for a huge 4TB SSD upgrade might want to take Samsung's affordable hybrid module for PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots into c...

Enrico Frahn, 16 Jan 2025 22:04

4-bay dual system all-flash NAS. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec G9: Ultra mini PC that doubles as network storage

GMKtec has announced a new mini PC that not only serves as a classic desktop system, but can also be used as network storage. Four storage bays together with two 2.5G Ethernet ports make for both ample storage space and fast netwo...

Silvio Werner, 16 Jan 2025 00:42

N5 Pro: New NAS from Minisforum comes with powerful CPU. (Image source: Minisforum)

N5 Pro: Powerful network storage with numerous ports, AMD CPU and upgrade options

The newly unveiled N5 Pro network storage device from Minisforum looks impressive, boasting a powerful CPU and support for up to 144 TB of storage and up to 96 GB RAM. It doesn't end there: a wide range of ports allow for both a w...

Silvio Werner, 11 Jan 2025 09:24

Samsung accelerates HBM4 development for 2025 launch, targets Nvidia GPU orders (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's HBM4 memory enters trial production, with mass production targeted for late 2025

Samsung accelerates its HBM4 memory development, aiming to start production by late 2025—shaving six months off its original timeline. This next-gen memory is set to deliver a 66 percent boost in data transfer speeds compared to H...

Nathan Ali, 05 Jan 2025 16:48

Lenovo Y910 starts at ~$76 in China (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo debuts new magnetic portable SSD with up to 2 TB storage support

The Lenovo Y910 magnetic portable SSD has officially been introduced in China, and it starts at CNY 559, which is around $76. This new external SSD has a rated read speed of 2,000 MB/s and has up to 2 TB of storage support.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Dec 2024 08:25

Hacray releases 2TB MagDrive external SSD for iPhone 15/16 Pro and Pro Max smartphones. (Image source: Hacray)

Hacray launches 2TB MagDrive SSD for Apple iPhone Pro and Pro Max smartphones

The MagSafe-mounted MagDrive provides users with the ability to record over an hour of 4K120 ProRes video without filling up the internal storage of Apple iPhones. The USB-C drive is compatible with MacOS and Windows computers for...

David Chien, 31 Dec 2024 06:57

Huawei shakes up the SSD market with a 1 TB high-speed drive for $32 (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei's first consumer SSD debuts at surprisingly low price point

Huawei has entered the consumer SSD market with its eKitStore Xtreme 200E series, featuring competitive PCIe 4.0 performance specifications and an unprecedented price point of $32 for the 1 TB model. While the drive's internal com...

Andrew Sozinov, 29 Dec 2024 17:06

iStorage/Kanguru receives FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic validation for Datashur Pro+C USB-C drive. (Image source: iStorage)

iStorage/Kanguru Datashur Pro+C USB-C drive receives world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 cryptographic validation

The iStorage/Kanguru Datashur Pro+C cryptographically-secured USB-C drive is designed to keep government, business, and personal secrets safe. The drive is locked with a PIN code, and the data is protected by AES-XTS 256-bit hardw...

David Chien, 28 Dec 2024 09:14

Samsung's new microSD cards have Sonic characters printed on them. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's new Sonic-themed microSD cards will be great for the Nintendo Switch 2

Samsung has announced new microSD cards that are themed after SEGA's Sonic characters. Available with up to 1TB of storage, the microSD cards are suitable for use in handheld gaming consoles.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Dec 2024 15:25

Face ID for the home: Apple smart doorbell supposedly in development

Apple's planned onslaught on the smart home includes the creation of the OEM's own doorbell, according to the latest rumors. The accessory is thought to integrate with equally smart locks that may or may not also be made by Apple ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Dec 2024 17:26

Framework now allows users of the Laptop 16 to install up to four M.2 SSDs (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Framework Laptop 16 now supports four M.2 SSDs for up to 16 TB of storage

The Framework Laptop 16 now officially supports up to four M.2 SSDs, allowing the notebook to be equipped with up to 16 TB of storage. However, these additional SSDs take up the expansion bay, meaning that they cannot be used at t...

Hannes Brecher, 16 Dec 2024 23:43

OnePlus 13R, Ace 5 Pro tipped to come with 16GB of RAM at most

The 13R is expected to launch as the more affordable member of OnePlus' new flagship Android smartphone series for the international market soon. It is also projected to become available in China under another name. Now, a famous ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2024 16:11

Rugged and lightning fast (Image source: Bogdan Solca / Notebookcheck)

OWC Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 reviewed: world's fastest external SSD rivals internal PCIe 4.0 X4 models

Thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 compatibility, the OWC Envoy Ultra 2 TB external SSD breaks the 6 GB/s sequential speed barrier, matching popular PCIe 4.0 X4 solutions like the Samsung 980 Pro. Design is slick and the case is also rug...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Dec 2024 17:37

Ultra-high temperature memory breakthrough allows electronics to operate in extreme environments (Image source: Samsung)

New memory device operates at extreme temperatures above 1,100°F

Scientists have created a new memory device that functions at temperatures exceeding 1,100°F - far beyond current silicon limits. Using oxygen ions instead of electrons, this innovation could revolutionize electronics in extreme e...

Nathan Ali, 11 Dec 2024 12:15

HDMI and M.2 included: New docking solution will release soon (Image source: Dockcase)

Dockcase: New USB hub boasts a touchscreen, an M.2 slot and support for 4K content at 120Hz

Dockcase launches a new smart USB hub that can not only connect to a display but also features a built-in touchscreen and an SSD slot.

Silvio Werner, 11 Dec 2024 11:16

PNY CS2150 SSD debuts with up to 10GB/s read speed thanks to PCIe Gen5 upgrade

PNY touts its latest solid-state drive (SSD) as capable of "Next-Gen Speeds" thanks to its new NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface. The OEM asserts that it is the ideal new PC upgrade for professionals with its TCG Opal 2.0 spec. The CS21...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2024 17:39

The "Honor 100 GT". (Image source: Digital Chat Station)

Honor 100 GT leaks with up-to-date design and RAM/storage configurations

The Honor 100 GT is depicted as a smartphone ready to hit the premium mid-range Android smartphone market with an almost-flagship SoC, fast charging and a 50MP rear camera with OIS. Its housing may have also just been revealed, al...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2024 18:08

It is currently unclear whether the Orico MiniMate can be upgraded with a higher-capacity SSD. (Image source: Orico)

This new Apple Mac mini accessory adds up to 8 TB of storage with 40 Gbps transfer speeds

The Orico MiniMate is the latest purpose-built accessory for the new Apple M4-based Mac mini. Offering 40 Gbps transfer speeds, the accessory can provide up to 8 TB of storage with 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB also available.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2024 19:51

Two new, fast network storage devices are now available. (Image source: Asustor)

Flashstor Gen 2: New and fast network storage devices with space for up to 12 SSDs now available

Asustor is offering new and powerful NAS models in two variants, which differ in the number of mass storage devices that can be installed. Expansion enclosures can be used.

Silvio Werner, 01 Dec 2024 20:54

Proxmox 3 Backup Server dashboard (Image source: Proxmox)

Open source enterprise backup solution Proxmox 3.3 Backup Server arrives with a new default kernel

Using the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as a stable default with 6.11 as an option, Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 sports ZFS 2.2.6 support and is based on the Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" release. The list of changes also includes removable datasto...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2024 23:36

The new Satechi M.2 NVMe Mini SSD enclosure accommodates SSDs up to 2 TB. (Image source: Amazon)

Tiny mini SSD enclosure from Satechi with up to 2 TB and 10 Gbit/s is suitable for laptops, iPhone, iPad and more

Storage space for on the go in ultra-compact format. Satechi has launched its M.2 NVMe Mini SSD enclosure, which accommodates SSDs with up to 2 TB of storage space, transfers data at a maximum of 10 Gbit/s and can be conveniently ...

Marcus Schwarten, 29 Nov 2024 19:06

The Samsung 990 Pro left a good impression in our review and is currently on sale for its cheapest Amazon price of the year (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD gets massive 42% discount and drops to best Amazon price of the year

According to our review, the Samsung 990 Pro is still one of the very best PCIe 4.0 SSDs on the market. Thanks to an early Black Friday discount, the sought-after 4TB version is now on sale for its most affordable price on Amazon ...

Enrico Frahn, 22 Nov 2024 21:50

The Nexar beam2 mini dash cam can capture up to 1080p footage (Image source: Nexar)

Nexar launches the beam2 mini LTE dash cam with 4G LTE connectivity

The Nexar beam2 mini LTE has just made its debut in the US market. The company’s new dash cam is packed with features such as dual-band GPS tracking, 6 DoF motion sensors, 1080p (FHD) video recording, remote video streaming, live ...

Abhinav Fating, 21 Nov 2024 15:37

Huawei unveils innovative MED storage system, combining SSD speed with tape capacity (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei's Magneto-Electric Disk technology combines SSD speed with 72 TB tape storage

Huawei unveils revolutionary Magneto-Electric Disk technology that combines SSD speed with tape storage capacity, promising 72 TB of data storage while using 90 percent less power than conventional drives. The first devices are se...

Nathan Ali, 13 Nov 2024 19:11

Removable SSDs have finally returned with the latest Mac mini. (Image source: Quinn Nelson)

Replaceable SSDs coming for new Apple Mac mini

Replaceable SSDs are coming for the new Apple Mac mini. While the new mini-PC supports removable storage, Apple does not offer replacement parts directly. Thankfully, the team behind the Studio Drive project for the Mac Studio has...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2024 20:27

The 2TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X|S is currently available with a massive discount on Amazon. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Seagate 2TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S gets massive discount on Amazon

Seagate's 2TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X and Series S has scored a massive discount on Amazon, and is currently available for less than a dollar above its all-time low price on the platform.

Sambit Saha, 11 Nov 2024 20:37

A "ROG Phone 9" hands-on leak. (Image source: K-Tai Watch Impress Japan)

Asus ROG Phone 9/9 Pro flexes AI muscles with 24GB of RAM in new leak

Asus is backed to launch what might be its most powerful (and feature-rich) series of Android smartphones in the form of the ROG Phone 9 and 9 Pro. Now, a benchmarking website purports to confirm that one or both of these machines...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Nov 2024 17:45

The 8TB version of the WD Black SN850X SSD is now cheaper than ever on Amazon (Image source: Western Digital)

Deal | WD Black SN850X SSD with 8TB hits best price ever on Amazon

The enormous 8TB SSD is still a very pricey purchase, but PC owners who are in dire need of a massive amount of super-quick storage space might want to take advantage of Amazon's curent deal for the spacious WD Black SN850X.

Enrico Frahn, 09 Nov 2024 18:52

PNY unveils high-performance PRO Elite Prime microSD cards and Performance Prime Card Reader. (Image source: PNY)

PNY unveils PRO Elite Prime microSD cards and Performance Prime Card Reader with 150MB/s write speeds

PNY has unveiled the PRO Elite Prime microSD series and the Performance Prime Card Reader. Both deliver 150MB/s write and 200MB/s read speeds for fast performance in smartphones and digital cameras.

David Chien, 08 Nov 2024 07:33

Researchers develop novel memory cell for next-generation AI computing (Image source: Tyler Daviaux, Unsplash)

Novel light-based memory cell stores and processes data with 1000 times more durability

Scientists have developed a memory cell that combines storage and computing using light and magnetic fields. The durability of the device is 1,000 times better than previous technologies and it can store multiple values per cell, ...

Nathan Ali, 03 Nov 2024 07:58

Revolutionary quantum optical storage could enable 1000 times denser data storage than conventional discs (Image source: Google)

Quantum storage breakthrough could enable 1000x higher data density

University of Chicago researchers have achieved a breakthrough in quantum-based optical storage using rare earth elements and quantum defects, potentially enabling 1000x higher storage density than current technologies.

Nathan Ali, 30 Oct 2024 02:37

Samsung accelerates Selector-Only Memory development with AI-driven material screening (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung's computational approach zeroes in on 18 chalcogenide materials for next-gen SOM memory

Samsung's computational approach may have unlocked the key to next-gen memory. By simulating over 4,000 chalcogenide material combinations, they've narrowed it down to 18 promising candidates for real-world Selector-Only Memory (S...

Nathan Ali, 28 Oct 2024 17:19

This MacBook Pro now has the ability to receive storage upgrades via a slot-in NVMe SSD. (Image source: iBoff RCC on YouTube)

Removable storage upgrade for Apple silicon MacBook Pro debunks excuses for soldered SSDs

An enterprising engineer has reverse-engineered Apple's MacBook storage interface and created a slotted SSD solution for Apple's laptops. Although the mod certainly voids the warranty and likely hardly makes sense from a cost poin...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Oct 2024 14:45

Novel DNA storage technique uses epigenetic "printing" to boost speed and cut costs (Image source: DALL·E 3)

DNA data storage breakthrough uses natural cell processes to write digital data

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking DNA data storage method using natural epigenetic processes instead of synthetic DNA creation. The technique achieved 97 percent accuracy in storing images and could make DNA data storage ...

Nathan Ali, 27 Oct 2024 17:35

Kingston maintains dominance as Chinese SSD manufacturers gain ground in global market (Image source: Kingston)

Kingston leads global SSD market as top 5 vendors capture 72 percent share in 2023

Kingston maintains its dominance with 34 percent of the global SSD retail market as the top five manufacturers increased their combined share to 72 percent in 2023. Chinese manufacturers continue to gain ground despite sanctions, ...

Nathan Ali, 24 Oct 2024 12:51

Western Digital launches record-breaking 32TB HDD (Image source: Western Digital)

Western Digital pushes the boundaries of HDD technology with record-breaking 32TB Ultrastar drive

Western Digital breaks new ground with its 32TB Ultrastar DC HC690, setting a new SMR hard drive capacity record. This leap forward comes with minor trade-offs in performance, showcasing the ongoing push for higher storage limits ...

Nathan Ali, 16 Oct 2024 15:03

It is finally possible to upgrade the storage on the Mac Studio thanks to Studio Drive. (Image source: Mediamodifier - Unsplash)

Apple Mac Studio storage upgrades now available through Studio Drive Kickstarter campaign

Apple does not sell storage upgrades for its Mac Studio mini-PCs. However, it is now possible to purchase 2 TB and 4 TB drives for M1 and M2 machines for up to 8 TB of total storage thanks to a third-party product called Studio Dr...

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2024 01:04

Windows 11 24H2 update causes issues with Western Digital SSDs (Image source: Tadas Sar, Unsplash)

Windows 11 update causes chaos for Western Digital SSD users

Windows 11's latest update (24H2) is causing serious issues for users with certain Western Digital NVMe SSDs, resulting in frequent blue screen crashes. The problem stems from changes in memory allocation for I/O caching. A workar...

Nathan Ali, 15 Oct 2024 11:03

The new 2K security camera. (Image source: Lorex)

Lorex 2K Dual Lens Indoor PT camera debuts with Instant Assistance button and accent LEDs

Lorex promises particularly high-res 360-degree in-home surveillance with its latest security camera, as it has 2 lenses and both are rated for 2K recording. The new pan-tilt (PT) model also has a prominent One-Touch button so tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Oct 2024 22:15

Samsung PM9E1: Powerful SSD coming soon. (Image source: Samsung)

Up to 14 GByte/s: New Samsung SSD promises exceptional data rate and improved energy efficiency

Samsung is launching an extremely powerful SSD onto the market, the PM9E1. It comes with a 5 nm controller and is said to achieve data transfer rates of well over 10 GByte/s. PCIe 5.0 is used as the connection standard.

Silvio Werner, 05 Oct 2024 19:57

AMD X670E motherboard bug severely throttles PCIe 5.0 SSDs (Image source: ASUS)

AMD X670E motherboards: PCIe 5.0 SSDs suffer significant performance drops across multiple brands

AMD X670E motherboard users are grappling with a significant performance issue: Their PCIe 5.0 SSDs unexpectedly drop to the sluggish speeds of PCIe Gen 1. This problem transcends brands, affecting boards from multiple manufacture...

Nathan Ali, 02 Oct 2024 13:31

OWC opens preorder sales for Envoy Ultra external SSD with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity

OWC has opened preorder sales for the Envoy Ultra external SSD with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The handheld drive can transfer over 6,000 MB/s and is compatible with PCs and Macs.

David Chien, 01 Oct 2024 10:00

UnifyDrive UT2 is now officially available on Kickstarter (Image source: UnifyDrive)

UnifyDrive reveals early bird pricing of its new UT2 portable NAS

The UnifyDrive UT2 is a new portable NAS that aims to be the ideal storage solution for creators on the move. Its Kickstarter campaign is now live, and the company is letting backers pledge one for an early bird pricing of $399.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Sep 2024 18:00

Researchers store the human genome on revolutionary 5D memory crystal (Image source: Peter Kazansky, The Register)

5D memory crystal: Breakthrough in genomic data storage with unmatched durability

Researchers at the University of Southampton have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by laser-etching the entire human genome onto a revolutionary 5D memory crystal. Capable of storing 360 terabytes of data, this silica glass mar...

Nathan Ali, 23 Sep 2024 20:01

Samsung PRO Plus microSD Memory Card + Reader (512GB MicroSDXC) (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Samsung PRO Plus 512GB durable, GoPro/Drone ready microSDXC card with reader hits lowest-ever price at $29.99

The Samsung PRO Plus 512GB microSD card with a USB reader is now available for just $29.99 on Amazon, its lowest-ever price. With 180MB/s read speeds, V30 and U3 ratings, and a durable waterproof, shockproof design, it's ideal for...

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Sep 2024 00:25