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Samsung has begun mass production of 256-Gigabit 3D V-NAND flash memory chips

Samsung begins mass production of new 3D V-NAND flash memory

Soon after Toshiba and SanDisk unveiled the world's first 256Gb, 48-Layer BiCS NAND memory chips and announced mass production is scheduled to begin next year, Samsung reveals they already started it.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2015 16:44

Toshiba announces NVMe PCIe SSDs for notebooks and tablets

The new SSD series will be available in multiple form factors designed for small tablets all the way up to dedicated servers.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Aug 2015 06:23

Toshiba 256 Gb 48-layer BICS FLASH chips

Toshiba and SanDisk now manufacturing new NAND memory chips

The two companies unveiled the world's first 256 gigabit (32 GB) 48-layer BiCS FLASH memory chip, doubling the capacity of this technology in just a few months.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Aug 2015 19:24

How to roll back Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1

Windows 10 upgrade can be rolled back within 30 days

Microsoft included a tool in Windows 10 that allows users to roll back the upgrade within 30 days of installing it.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2015 19:56

Intel and Micron unveil 3D XPoint memory chips

This is the first new memory category in 25 years and brings non-volatile memory speeds up to 1,000 times faster than NAND.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jul 2015 21:11

Google+ Photos shuts down in August

The Android service will shut down first, followed by Web and iOS, while users can switch to the new Google Photos service and apps.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2015 07:21

SanDisk announces new wireless flash drive

The company has expanded its wireless storage offerings with the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick.

Joseph Lambert, 17 Jul 2015 01:05

Samsung 850 EVO/Pro SSD with 2 TB capacity and 3-bit V-NAND technology

Samsung launches 2 TB 850 Pro and 850 EVO SSDs

These two new drives use an upgraded MHX controller with support for 2 TB capacity and are guaranteed for up to 10 years or 300 TBW.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jul 2015 10:27

Seagate Backup Plus family now with up to 4 TB of storage space and 200 GB OneDrive cloud storage

Seagate updates the Backup Plus family

This award-winning family of external storage solutions now comes with 200 GB of OneDrive storage and consists of models packing up to 4 TB capacity.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jun 2015 16:37

BlueStripe Software announces the purchase on their official website

Microsoft acquires BlueStripe

This purchase aims to help the Redmond giant to improve application visibility and management across the datacenter and cloud.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jun 2015 13:25

HGST Ultrastar Archive Ha10 10 TB hard drive with second-gen HelioSeal platform and SMR technology

HGST announces 10 TB Ultrastar Archive Ha10 SMR hard drive

The Ultrastar Archive Ha uses the second generation HelioSeal platform and shingled magnetic recording, being the industry's first enterprise-class 10 TB drive built for next-gen active archive applications.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jun 2015 08:40

Computex 2015 | Microdia announces 512GB MicroSD card

Microdia will soon release an incredibly fast MicroSD card with 512GB of storage.

Joseph Lambert, 05 Jun 2015 23:31

Intel Thunderbolt 3 connectivity offers 40 Gbps to a wide range of devices

Computex 2015 | Intel unveils Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C connector support

This new technology promises to provide speeds up to 40 Gbps to a wide range of devices, including USB-C peripherals.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2015 13:36

Wunderlist has been acquired by Microsoft

Microsoft acquires 6Wunderkinder

By adding Wunderlist to its portfolio, Microsoft gains another asset to be used in its mobile and cloud productivity apps.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2015 22:14

QNAP TVS-871 with Thunderbolt is the first of its kind

Computex 2015 | QNAP shows off the world’s first Thunderbolt NAS

QNAP TVS-871T features Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and supports simultaneous 4K video transfer and display.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2015 19:54

QNAP TS-563 Turbo NAS with quad-core AMD processor and 10 GbE connectivity

QNAP announces AMD-powered TS-563 Turbo NAS

This 10 GbE-ready NAS is powered by a quad-core AMD processor and offers hardware-accelerated encryption and virtual machine support for a competitive price.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jun 2015 10:23

QNAP TS-453mini vertical NAS with Intel Celeron processor

QNAP unveils TS-453mini vertical NAS

This new vertical NAS uses a Intel Celeron, packs up to 8 GB DDR3 RAM, and can accommodate up to four 3.5-inch drives.

Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2015 12:11

Samsung NVMe PCIe SSD for mainstream PCs and workstations enters mass production

Samsung starts mass production of the industry’s first NVMe PCIe SSD for PCs

Two years after introducing NVMe SSDs for the server market, Samsung begins mass production of the first NVMe PCIe SSD for PCs and workstations with capacities up to 512 GB.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2015 15:57

Super Talent SJ2 mSATA SSD for industrial and embedded applications

Super Talent launches SJ2 mSATA SSD

This new drive provides up to 480 MB/s reads and 160 MB/s writes and aims at industrial and embedded applications, including the mobile sector.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2015 09:01

Intel 750 Series PCI Express add-in SSD with read speeds up to 2,400 MBps

Intel unveils 750 Series PCI Express SSD

This is is the first consumer-class SSD with a PCI Express 3.0 bus and non-volatile memory express host controller interface, reaching read speeds of up to 2,400 MBps and 1,200 MBps while writing data.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2015 15:00

Intel and Micron new 3D NAND die for SSD drives up to 3.5 TB

Intel and Micron launch new 3D NAND flash memory

This new 3D NAND technology allows standard 2.5-inch SSDs with over 10 TB of storage space as well as 3.5 TB gum stick-sized ones, and select partners already receive the first samples.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2015 20:00

Toshiba eMMC NAND embedded flash memory 16 GB, THGBMHG7C2LBAIL

Toshiba announces new eMMC 5.1 embedded memory modules

These new JEDEC e-MMC 5.1-compliant embedded NAND flash memory chips will enter mass production in a few months and target a wide range of digital consumer products.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2015 19:39

QNAP TS-251C Turbo NAS with Intel Atom processor and two 3.5-inch bays

QNAP launches TS-251C Turbo NAS

The new TS-251C Turbo NAS is powered by a dual-core Intel Celeron processor and can accommodate one or two 3.5-inch drives, its price and features making it an ideal choice for home users.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2015 07:34

SanDisk's new iNAND 7132 hopes to compete with Samsung's recently introduced UFS 2.0

MWC 2015 | SanDisk introduces iNAND 7132 eMMC storage and several storage accessories

The new storage solution employs an SLC accelerator layer in addition to the main TLC layer and promises performance that is sufficient for any existing application.

Andrey Konstantinov, 03 Mar 2015 23:01

Samsung 128 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory chips

Samsung intros 128 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory for smartphones

The industry’s first 128 GB ultra-fast UFS 2.0 embedded memory for next-gen high-end smartphones has just entered mass production.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2015 11:03

100 GB free OneDrive storage for two years with free Bing Rewards account

Microsoft offers 100 GB free OneDrive storage

Bing Rewards members in the US get 100 GB of free cloud storage for two years, otherwise priced at $1.99 USD a month.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2015 12:23

Kingston DataTraveler 4000 G2 encrypted USB drive with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation

Kingston launches FIPS 140-2 Level 3 encrypted USB flash drive

The new DataTraveler 4000 G2 USB flash drive has a titanium coated stainless steel case, uses 256-bit hardware encryption, and has been FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2015 15:54

Google Drive for Linux running on Ubuntu

Google Drive for Linux screenshots leak online

Three years after its launch on the Windows platform, it looks like the official Google Drive client is close to release for Linux, as shown by recently leaked screenshots.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2015 10:12

Intel DC S3610 Series SSD for data centers

Intel announces DC S3710 and DC S3610 Series SSDs

These two new SSDs for data centers offer increased performance over their predecessors, but also provide reduced power draw and increased reliability.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2015 21:11

QNAP TS-x31+ Series Turbo NAS with Cortex-A15 dual-core processor and 1 GB memory

QNAP announces TS-x31+ series Turbo NAS

The new TS-x31+ series uses the dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 processor and 1 GB DDR3 RAM while able to accommodate two or four 2.5-inch drives, thus offering excellent value to small and home office users.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2015 14:04

HP extends webOS cloud services support by two months

The shutdown of webOS cloud services was scheduled for January 15, but HP decided to maintain support for two extra months, so support is now set to end on March 15.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2015 10:15

Samsung booth at CES 2015 showing handheld devices

CES 2015 | Samsung grabs no less than 80 awards

Samsung scored almost twice awards than LG across multiple categories, including TV, home theater system, home appliance, mobile phone, tablets, software, and computer component categories.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2015 13:30

Samsung Portable SSD T1 external SSD drive

CES 2015 | Samsung debuts Portable SSD T1 starting at $179.99 USD

This new external portable SSD is available in 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB versions. It uses Samsung's proprietary 3D V-NAND technology, comes with a three-year limited warranty, and will launch globally later this month.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2015 10:52

Asustor NAS models AS5002T, AS5004T, AS5102T, AS5104T

Asustor unveils four new NAS models

These new devices can host two or four drives for up to 24 TB of storage space and feature dual-core or quad-core Intel Celeron processors.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2014 19:49

Samsung 850 EVO SSD with 3-bit V-NAND technology

Samsung introduces 850 EVO SSD with 3-bit V-NAND technology

This latest addition to Samsung's solid state drive lineup is based on the 3-bit 3D Vertical NAND (V-NAND) technology and will be launched globally later this month with capacities starting at 120 GB and up to 1 TB.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2014 10:17

IBM and Docker announce strategic partnership

The two companies teamed up to enable enterprises to optimize deployment of distributed applications on the IBM Cloud via the Docker open platform.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2014 16:18

Intel acquires PasswordBox

This purchase is effective immediately and the entire PasswordBox team joined Intel Security to help create a safe and secure digital world.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2014 06:53

QNAP TS-453 Pro and TS-453S Pro high-performance 2.5-inch SSD NAS

QNAP announces SSD NAS models TS-451S, TS-453S Pro and TS-853S Pro

These new Turbo NAS models can accommodate up to eight 2.5-inch drives and offer excellent performance and features in a small package.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2014 12:00

SanDisk iXpand flash drive designed for iPhone and iPad

SanDisk announces iXpand flash drive for iPhone and iPad

Available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants, the iXpand is SanDisk's first flash drive designed for both the iPhone and iPad families of devices.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2014 15:24

Samsung Galaxy Gifts package with exclusive content and multiple deals

Samsung reveals gifts package for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge

The gifts package for the two flagship devices comes from multiple world leading mobile content and service providers. It includes apps and services optimized for use with a large screen and the S Pen stylus.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2014 11:00

Dropbox edit option for Office files, Microsoft and Dropbox team up

Microsoft and Dropbox announce partnership for Office integration

The Redmond giant and Dropbox will begin the integration of their services across multiple platforms in just a few weeks.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2014 06:07

Cloud services support for webOS ends in January

New webOS app submissions and purchases will end next month, while cloud services support shuts down on January 15, 2015.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2014 09:31

Mushkin introduces Chronos G2 SSD

This new drive is available in capacities from 60GB to 480GB and offers write performance of up to 90K IOPS, as well as a maximum transfer rate of 555MB/s.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2014 06:48

Sony Digital Paper 13.3-inch e-reader with cloud storage support

Sony’s Digital Paper now has cloud storage compatibility

The WebDAV protocol of this device now allows users to transfer their files wirelessly to and from cloud storage services such as Box.com.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Oct 2014 14:05

Connected Data Drobo Mini 8 TB rugged portable flash array

Connected Data launches Drobo Mini 8 TB rugged portable flash array

The new Drobo Mini 8 TB bundle is the world’s highest capacity portable storage array and retails for $999 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2014 11:57

SP/ Silicon Power Slim S80 SSD for ultrabooks

SP/ Silicon Power launches Slim S80 SSD

The 2.5-inch Slim S80 SSD for ultranotebooks and ultra-slim notebooks has up to 960 GB of storage space, support for NCQ and RAID, excellent transfer rates and comes backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2014 15:44

Samsung NVMe PCIe SSD SM1715 3.2 TB capacity for servers

Samsung introduces 3.2 TB NVMe SSD SM1715 for servers

These new SSDs are based on 3D V-NAND flash memory technology and deliver the highest level of performance and density available today, with read speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s and sequential writes up to 2,200 MB/s.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2014 19:31

Microsoft OneDrive camera roll bonus gives 15 GB of additional free cloud storage for life

Microsoft offers up to 30 GB of free OneDrive cloud storage

People who use the OneDrive camera roll feature on any platform receive an additional 15 GB of free cloud storage for life, but this offer ends at the end of the month.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2014 06:30

Angelbird SSD2go pocket USB 3.0 portable SSD with Silicon Motion 2246EN controller

Angelbird launches SSD2go pocket SSD

This new portable USB 3.0 drive has a aluminum case, promises speeds of up to 450 MB/s (read) and 390 MB/s (write) and can be purchased starting at $179.99 USD (128 GB version).

Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2014 12:35

SanDisk announces Ultra II SSD

This new family of solid-state drives contains models ranging from 120 GB to 960 GB and features sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB/s, while write speeds can reach 500 MB/s.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2014 19:04

Storage

Samsung begins mass production of new 3D V-NAND flash memory

Toshiba announces NVMe PCIe SSDs for notebooks and tablets

Toshiba and SanDisk now manufacturing new NAND memory chips

Windows 10 upgrade can be rolled back within 30 days

Intel and Micron unveil 3D XPoint memory chips

Google+ Photos shuts down in August

SanDisk announces new wireless flash drive

Samsung launches 2 TB 850 Pro and 850 EVO SSDs

Seagate updates the Backup Plus family

Microsoft acquires BlueStripe

HGST announces 10 TB Ultrastar Archive Ha10 SMR hard drive

Computex 2015 | Microdia announces 512GB MicroSD card

Computex 2015 | Intel unveils Thunderbolt 3 with USB-C connector support

Microsoft acquires 6Wunderkinder

Computex 2015 | QNAP shows off the world’s first Thunderbolt NAS

QNAP announces AMD-powered TS-563 Turbo NAS

QNAP unveils TS-453mini vertical NAS

Samsung starts mass production of the industry’s first NVMe PCIe SSD for PCs

Super Talent launches SJ2 mSATA SSD

Intel unveils 750 Series PCI Express SSD

Intel and Micron launch new 3D NAND flash memory

Toshiba announces new eMMC 5.1 embedded memory modules

QNAP launches TS-251C Turbo NAS

MWC 2015 | SanDisk introduces iNAND 7132 eMMC storage and several storage accessories

Samsung intros 128 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory for smartphones

Microsoft offers 100 GB free OneDrive storage

Kingston launches FIPS 140-2 Level 3 encrypted USB flash drive

Google Drive for Linux screenshots leak online

Intel announces DC S3710 and DC S3610 Series SSDs

QNAP announces TS-x31+ series Turbo NAS

HP extends webOS cloud services support by two months

CES 2015 | Samsung grabs no less than 80 awards

CES 2015 | Samsung debuts Portable SSD T1 starting at $179.99 USD

Asustor unveils four new NAS models

Samsung introduces 850 EVO SSD with 3-bit V-NAND technology

IBM and Docker announce strategic partnership

Intel acquires PasswordBox

QNAP announces SSD NAS models TS-451S, TS-453S Pro and TS-853S Pro

SanDisk announces iXpand flash drive for iPhone and iPad

Samsung reveals gifts package for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge

Microsoft and Dropbox announce partnership for Office integration

Cloud services support for webOS ends in January

Mushkin introduces Chronos G2 SSD

Sony’s Digital Paper now has cloud storage compatibility

Connected Data launches Drobo Mini 8 TB rugged portable flash array

SP/ Silicon Power launches Slim S80 SSD

Samsung introduces 3.2 TB NVMe SSD SM1715 for servers

Microsoft offers up to 30 GB of free OneDrive cloud storage

Angelbird launches SSD2go pocket SSD

SanDisk announces Ultra II SSD

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