Storage

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.

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 and be controlled by the rumored HomePod Smart Home Display.

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 the same time as the dedicated GPU.

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 leaker purports to outline how it will differ from the higher-end 13 in that country.

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 rugged, while the price is on the premium side.

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 environments from fusion reactors to jet engines.

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.

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 CS2150 also supports Microsoft DirectStorage for potentially enhanced loading times in Windows gaming.

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, along with the rest of its clean, almost iPhone-style design. The device might also launch with up to 1TB of internal storage.

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.

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.

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 datastores support, new change detection modes and push direction for remote sync jobs, 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 attached to key rings and the like.

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 since November 2023.

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 GPS tracking, and 4G LTE connectivity. It is now available in the US market via Nexar’s official website.

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 set to launch in 2025, marking a potential paradigm shift in enterprise storage solutions.

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 already confirmed plans to provide an equivalent solution for the new Mac mini.

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.

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 will have at least 1 industry-leading spec besides its cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon.

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.

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.

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, potentially revolutionizing how AI systems handle information while reducing energy consumption.

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.

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 (SOM) technology testing.

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 point of view, it calls into question Apple's reasoning for opting for a complicated soldered storage solution.

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 more practical and cost-effective.

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, now controlling nearly a quarter of worldwide sales.

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 in the data-driven world.

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 Drive.

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 workaround exists, but it may impact performance.

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 that the user can immediately connect with a responsible account-holder and a "Smart" band of LEDs for notification alerts or ambient lighting.

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.

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 manufacturers, and has led to system freezes and boot failures for many.

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.

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.

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 marvel withstands extreme conditions and holds the Guinness World Record for durability.

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 4K video recording, drones, and high-speed file transfers.

BioLite announced an affordable and user-friendly power backup solution for major home appliances. Backup by Biolite has already met its $100,000 goal, with backers valuing the idea of easy protection from blackouts. 

UnifyDrive UT2 will be making its Kickstarter launch on September 25. At the core, it's a portable NAS that aims to simplify backup with support for up to 16 TB NVMe storage, AI-powered data management, built-in battery, local playback, and more.

The OnePlus 13 is tipped to launch as part of the first wave of next-gen premium Android smartphones with the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. Now, it is also backed to debut with an edge over its rivals with a spec typically reserved for the brand's most performance-focused handsets.

Reolink has announced that its latest Battery Doorbell is the industry's first to debut with a 2K resolution conferred by a 4MP camera, thereby offering a potentially clearer, sharper and more detailed picture of a visitor. The new home security accessory is also touted to come with upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity and not to demand monthly fees from the user.

Lexar's SD 8.0 card offers exceptional read and write speeds, but its practical utility is hindered by the absence of compatible devices. The card's high performance is enabled by its use of PCIe 4.0 lanes, but its full potential is currently unattainable due to the absence of SD 8.0-compatible cameras, drones, and card readers. While the card can be used with existing devices, its performance is significantly limited.

The new high speed overclocked CUDIMMs with RGB lighting from V-Color offer unmatched overclocked speeds and improved energy efficiency for desktop applications. These modules also features a modified heatsink that can lower temperatures by an additional 5% compared to standard solutions.

OPPO's allegedly upcoming third-gen tablet is now rumored to land as the Pad3 Pro rather than the Pad3. It is said to owe its new moniker due to an upgrade to the fastest version possible of the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor: something that can't be said for its pre-existing internationally-available sibling the OnePlus Pad 2.