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2 TB Sabrent Rocket 4 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with heatsink (Source: Sabrent)

Deal | 2 TB Sabrent Rocket 4 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD now 53% off on Amazon

Although it arrived 4 years ago, the Sabrent Rocket 4 remains an excellent NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, with sequential read/write speeds up to 5,000/4,400 MB/s when used with a PCIe Gen4 motherboard. Now, the 2 TB version can be acquired f...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2023 16:50

The new Serpent Canyon mini PC. (Source: GEEKNUC)

Deal | GEEKNUC makes Intel NUC12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon mini PC available for just under US$1,000

Serpent Canyon mini PCs are those based on Intel's 14-core Core i7-12700H processor, often with the distinctive 'skull' logo on the side. GEEKNUC has announced that it now stocks desktops of this nature. They also boast a HDMI 2.1...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2023 17:23

BLUETTI AC180 launches as new compact portable generator with fast charging and Power Lifting Mode

BLUETTI's latest multi-port generator is its first rated to charge like some high-end Android smartphones. The 1,800W AC180 is thus backed to re-fill its up-to-date LFP batteries from 0 to 80% in under an hour. The portable power ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2023 15:33

Samsung PRO Plus full size SDXC card with reader (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung PRO Plus SDXC card with reader now discounted by over 50% on Amazon

Released two years ago and capable of read/write speeds of up to 160/120 MB/s, the Samsung PRO Plus full-size SDXC card is now heavily discounted on Amazon. The 256 GB version is 57% off and its 128 GB sibling is 58% down, so they...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2023 09:56

The 4TB WD Black SN850X does not come with a preinstalled heatsink (Image: Western Digital)

Deal | WD Black SN850X SSD with 4TB is 63% off for a limited time

Thanks to an automatic discount at the manufacturer's official online store, the most spacious model variant of the very fast WD Black SN850X with 4TB of storage capacity can now be ordered for more than 60 percent off its MSRP of...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jun 2023 18:11

Amazon has discounted the 2TB SKU of the Crucial P3 Plus SSD to its lowest price yet (Image: Crucial)

Deal | Big 52% discount drops Crucial P3 Plus 2TB SSD to its lowest Amazon price ever

Although the mid-range PCIe 4.0 SSD does not have a lightning-quick DRAM like its more expensive counterparts, the Crucial P3 Plus is a great budget-friendly choice since its 2TB model has now dropped to a fresh all-time low price...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Jun 2023 20:21

Micron unveils its latest UFS modules. (Source: Micron)

Micron UFS 4.0 storage for next-gen flagship smartphones makes debut

Micron has unleashed new flash storage with the updated UFS 4.0 standard on the mobile device memory market. The OEM asserts that it can double the speeds associated with its predecessor, while using up to 25% less power. Its "adv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2023 17:12

The Samsung 870 Evo SSD with 4TB is approaching the US$200 mark (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 870 Evo SSD with 4TB experiences another price drop, now available for 56% off MSRP

The TLC NAND-equipped Samsung 870 Evo with massive 4TB of storage capacity has once again dropped in price and reached an all-time low on Amazon, which now results in a great price of just 5.5 cents per gigabyte and raises the que...

Enrico Frahn, 15 Jun 2023 23:48

The Xbox Series S Carbon Black. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Xbox Series S Carbon Black 1TB

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Xbox Series S. The console is still "all-digital" - however, this variant comes in black, to denote internal storage specs that have doubled in size compared to the original model. For S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2023 20:06

Amazon has put the Samsung 980 Pro with 1TB and 2TB of storage capacity on sale once again (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 Pro 2TB SSD falls to new all-time low on Amazon

The South Korean company's high-end PCIe 4.0 SSD has dropped to another record low as e-commerce behemoth Amazon is currently selling both the 2TB and 1TB model variants of the Samsung 980 Pro for their lowest prices thus far.

Enrico Frahn, 12 Jun 2023 23:12

Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink edition unleashed on retail channels

Samsung has finally made the Heatsink version of its latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD available. It boasts an up to 50% performance boost compared to the previous generation, in a new chassis equipped with adjustable RGB lighting in addit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 18:32

A "Nord 3" in-the-wild leak. (Source: MlgmXyysd via Twitter)

Rumor | OnePlus Nord 3 pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

OnePlus' Nord 3 launch event is now thought to be on the horizon, thanks to the arrival of a device with its specs as rumored on the Geekbench database. The leak purports to confirm the smartphone's premium mid-range Android natur...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 19:21

Deal | Grab the Motorola Razr 22 at 25% off retail price for a limited time

Motorola touts the new vanilla variant of its Razr Android smartphone series as the one most likely to finally democratize foldable technology, thanks to its mid-range specs. Then again, its predecessor the Razr 22 may have someth...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2023 13:21

The F3600 makes its global debut. (Source: Fossibot)

Fossibot F3600 launches as a new 3,600W portable power generator with multiple fast charging modes

Fossibot touts its new F3600 portable generator as a particularly "innovative" example of its device category, particularly in terms of charging options that go beyond AC and solar to include drawing power from a car via a dedicat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2023 20:42

SK Hynix starts mass production for 238-Layer 4D NAND memory, 20% faster PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs coming soon

The improved memory chips can deliver up to 50% increased transfer speeds over the previous 176-layer models. With speeds reaching 2.4 Gbps per chip, a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD would be able to hit 14 GB/s read and write speeds.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Jun 2023 13:39

After another price drop, the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD arguably offers a decent bang for the buck (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD now on sale for 45% off after yet another price cut

The price of Samsung's flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD with 2TB of storage capacity is almost cut in half as multiple retailers are currently selling the 990 Pro with a 45 percent discount in relation to the original MSRP, which already see...

Enrico Frahn, 07 Jun 2023 01:14

The new CEA-series cards. (Source: Sony)

Sony intros "TOUGH" new CEA-M-series CFexpress Type-A memory cards

Sony touts its latest CFexpress Type-A cards as exceptionally high-capacity and frame-drop resistant, the better to deliver ultra-stable, reliable recording, even in 4K (even internally) or the RAW format. The CEA-M1920T and CEA-M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2023 14:42

Amazon and Western Digital have noteworthy deals for the 1TB and 2TB SKUs of the SanDisk SSD Plus (Image: WD)

Deal | SanDisk SSD Plus with 1TB and 2TB hits lowest sale price ever

Similar to their noticeably faster NVMe counterparts, the price of 2.5-inch SATA drives continue to plummet as the popular SanDisk SSD Plus with 1TB and 2TB of storage capacity reaches now all-time lows that are just a fraction of...

Enrico Frahn, 03 Jun 2023 19:38

Samsung T7 portable SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung T7 portable SSD lineup discounted by up to 57% on Amazon

Introduced in mid-Mary 2020, the Samsung T7 portable SSD lineup is still very popular and the capacities of up to 2 TB should be more than enough for most users even in 2023. The ongoing Amazon discounts take the 1 TB model down t...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jun 2023 12:46

The Solar Generator 2000 Plus is on the way. (Source: Jackery)

Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Plus launch teased for later in June 2023

Jackery has announced that its new Plus counterpart for the Solar Generator 2000 Pro is about to be unveiled. It is touted as a new portable power station or backup generator with a build suited to bringing on summer trips from mi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2023 13:39

Computex 2023 | XMG APEX 17 and 15 debut with all-new design and series-first Ryzen 7 7735HS platform

XMG has brought its first ever gaming laptops to support the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS to show off as part of its Computex 2023 showcase. The latest (or M23) APEX 15- and 17-inch models also boast 'full power' RTX 4050 or 4060 graphics, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2023 15:00

The WD Black SN850X has received a large price cut in this latest 4TB SSD sale (Image: Western Digital)

Deal | WD Black SN850X 4TB SSD gets 57% discount and drops to lowest price ever

The high-performing 4TB SSD from Western Digital belongs to the fastest PCIe 4.0 drives on the market as it can hit sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s. Fortunately, even the most spacious model variant of the WD Black SN85...

Enrico Frahn, 31 May 2023 18:29

Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD color choices (Source: Samsung)

Deal | 4 TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD now 49% off on Amazon

Down from US$429.99 to a more wallet-friendly US$219.99 thanks to a 49% discount, the 4 TB Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD has been around since mid-November 2022 and became very popular since then. This fast and handy rugged stora...

Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2023 23:10

The world has a new 'trillion-dollar' company. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA market cap cracks US$1 trillion mark for first time

NVIDIA's share price has finally propelled it into the US$1 trillion market cap club today (May 30, 2023). Its meteoric valuation is attributed to its (abundantly clear) focus on AI hardware and services. The company's new status ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2023 17:46

The EX30: probably not quite this small IRL. (Source: Volvo)

Volvo EX30 officially slated to debut as compact electric SUV in June 2023

Volvo has announced that it will introduce its "smallest ever SUV" in mid-2023. The EX30 is tipped to launch as an all-electric vehicle with a range of up to 298 miles, albeit with a smaller battery than that of the XC40. Neverthe...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2023 20:07

A "15 Pro Max" replica (left) with a real-life 14 Pro Max. (Source: MacRumors via YouTube)

iPhone 15 Pro Max tipped to launch with same display panel and main camera as 14 Pro Max

The "iPhone 15 Pro Max" is currently thought to be the world's first top-end Apple handset with a USB type-C port. However, according to a new tip, that is one of its very few substantial hardware upgrades. The leak purports to de...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2023 18:06

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max unveiled as a new portable power station rated for a 10-year life-span

EcoFlow asserts that its latest DELTA 2 Max portable generator can "power every day for 10 years" thanks to its long-lasting LFP batteries. They are rated for an AC output of up to 2,400W, backed to power even large appliances for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2023 21:55

Amazon is selling the 4TB version of the Samsung 870 Evo SSD for one of its lowest prices so far (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 870 Evo 4TB SSD gets 51% discount on Amazon

The well-known Samsung 870 Evo is a decent option for storage-hungry PC owners who are still stuck with a system that only supports 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and are in dire need of an additional 4TB of capacity.

Enrico Frahn, 26 May 2023 21:22

Google Pixel Fold sells out in its most expensive form in the US

The Pixel Fold is now officially the most expensive Android device that Google sells through its online Store in the US - and is even more pricey in its top-end 12GB RAM/512GB internal storage configuration. Nevertheless, the Moun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 May 2023 20:19

OPPO Reno10 Pro Plus debuts with series-first 1.5K display and periscope lens

OPPO has announced updated models for its mid-range Reno series of Android smartphones graced with charging and rear camera upgrades across the board. These specs are headlined by the new, MariSilicon X-enhanced, high-res zoom len...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 May 2023 17:43

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB hits lowest price ever (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB SSD drops below US$115 for the first time

Thanks to a generous 77% discount applied by Amazon to the not-so-generous US$499.99 list price, the 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus PCIe SSD is now available for US$114.99. According to Camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price of this...

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2023 18:38

The Neo8 line's finish options. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Neo8 series launches with Android 13, 144Hz displays and at least 12GB of RAM

iQOO has officially beaten other OEMs such as Xiaomi to the launch of the world's first Dimensity 9200 Plus (or 9200+) -powered smartphone. It has the potential to outclass the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 of the Neo8 - then again, this ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 May 2023 17:38

The Sabrent Rocket 4 employs the Phison PS5016-E16 SSD controller. (Source: Sabrent/Newegg)

Deal | 2 TB Sabrent Rocket 4 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD price drops 33% on Newegg to lowest rate in 30 days

The Sabrent Rocket 4 PCIe Gen 4 SSD with a 2 TB capacity is now on sale for only US$119.99 instead of the US$179.99 list price. Aside from boasting 5,000 MB/s sequential read and 4,400 MB/s write speeds, the drive comes with featu...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 May 2023 14:40

The Crucial P3 4TB SSD has been put on sale for its lowest price thus far (Image: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial P3 4TB SSD hits lowest price ever after another round of discounts

The PCIe 3.0 SSD with a massive storage capacity of 4TB has once again dropped below the US$200 mark after a reputable online retailer has introduced a considerable 46 percent discount for the largest model variant of the popular ...

Enrico Frahn, 23 May 2023 01:18

Update | Samsung Galaxy A14 4G debuts for less than A13 in India

The Galaxy A14 has joined its 5G-capable namesake on Samsung's Indian website. It has launched as a very budget-friendly new Android smartphone in that market, withprice of even less than its 2022 predecessor. However, it is an 'e...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2023 18:49

Amazon has the 8TB Samsung 870 QVO SSD on sale for US$433 (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD drops to new all-time low on Amazon

The large 8TB SSD from the South Korean tech giant is certainly not as fast as modern NVMe drives, but the Samsung 870 QVO is undoubtedly one of the most spacious consumer-focused flash storage solutions in the market, which has n...

Enrico Frahn, 18 May 2023 23:07

Realme Narzo N53 launches as super-budget, super-slim new Android smartphone

Realme has unleashed the Narzo N53 as its "thinnest phone ever", even though it still packs a 5,000mAh battery. Its 90Hz display and UI also supports the OEM's new "next-gen" Mini Capsule for Android feature. The "12GB Dynamic RAM...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2023 18:28

Deal | PNY CS900 SATA III SSDs now up to 40% off on Amazon

Available on Amazon in no less than 9 sizes that range between 120 GB and 4 TB, the PNY CS900 SATA III SSD is now discounted between 12% (480 GB) and 40% (120 GB). This drive ships with a 7 to 9.5 mm spacer. All orders come with 9...

Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2023 11:08

Amazon has discounted the WD Black SN770 1TB and 2TB SSDs (Image: Western Digital)

Deal | WD Black SN770 PCIe 4.0 SSD with 5,150MB/s read speed drops to lowest price yet

In another round of noteworthy discounts, the 1TB and 2TB versions of the DRAM-less WD Black SN770 have now been put on sale on Amazon, which offers the lowest prices ever for the well-performing PCIe 4.0 SSD that is suitable for ...

Enrico Frahn, 16 May 2023 22:56

A well-known retailer has put the Crucial MX500 4TB SSD on sale for US$209 (Image: Crucial)

Deal | Crucial MX500 4TB SSD on sale for its lowest price ever

The spacious 2.5-inch SATA SSD from the reputable American storage specialist is slowly approaching the US$200 price mark as Best Buy has reintroduced the steepest discount thus far for the 4TB variant of the popular Crucial MX500...

Enrico Frahn, 15 May 2023 21:22

The Motorola Razr 40 is tipped to aim for mass appeal by undercutting rivals in 2023

The "Razr 40" is thought to launch as one of Motorola's latest foldable smartphones. According to a new leak, it might do so with internals comparable to those of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, yet start for less. Should that be the ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2023 17:56

Amazon is selling the 2TB version of the sought-after WD Black SN850X for US$150 off MSPR (Image: Western Digital)

Deal | WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD with heatsink discounted by 48% on Amazon

The PS5-compatible 2TB SSD from Western Digital sports a preinstalled heatsink and is one of the most popular choices in the PCIe 4.0 segment since the WD Black SN850X is not affected by firmware issues that certain competitors ha...

Enrico Frahn, 10 May 2023 02:59

Google Pixel 7a apparently turns up for sale ahead of official launch

The Pixel 7a has yet to be announced by Google - however, it already somehow has listings on the online US marketplace Swappa. The popular source of second-hand smartphones has a page for the new mid-range handset, which, furtherm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2023 21:51

Tecno Camon 20 Premier introduces unique "Masterful Aesthetic" and Dimensity 8050 SoC to the Android market

Tecno has now confirmed a switch to a pointedly distinctive rear camera housing in its latest Camon-series smartphones. It houses a combination of 64MP and 2MP shooters in the new 20, 20 Pro and 20 Pro 5G variants, only upgrading ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2023 19:37

WD Black SN850 PlayStation 5-compatible SSD (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | PlayStation 5-compatible WD Black SN850 SSD drops by 33% on Amazon

Released in late August 2022 and available in 2 TB and 1 TB sizes, the PlayStation 5-compatible WD Black SN850 PCIe NVMe SSD has list prices of US$299.99 and US$179.99 on Amazon. Thankfully, the ongoing 33% discount makes this sto...

Codrut Nistor, 07 May 2023 18:22

WD My Passport portable HDD (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | 5 TB WD My Passport portable HDD gets a solid 28% discount on Amazon

Available on Amazon since late August 2019, the WD My Passport (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN) is a 5 TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive that comes with 256-bit hardware encryption and a backup software solution (download needed). The ongoing 28...

Codrut Nistor, 06 May 2023 16:58

The late-2021 MacBook Pro. (Source: OWC)

Deal | MacBook Pro (14-inch) with M1 Pro and 32GB of RAM offered at US$720 off normal price

OWC's latest promotional event, somewhat unsurprisingly-themed, flash sale includes deals on the OEM's own SDXC or CFExpress cards. However, for those in need of a USB type-C ultrabook to use with them, there is a "new/factory-sea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2023 20:17

Ulefone Note 16 Pro is on the way with Android 13 and "16GB" of RAM for under US$200

The Note 16 Pro's unique selling point on its launch preview is that it is a Ulefone device with an up-to-date version of Android out of the box. The new smartphone also boasts a 50MP main camera, a more-or-less modern "ultra-thin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 May 2023 18:34

Rumor | Realme 11 Pro Plus with 'new' MediaTek Dimensity SoC surfaces on Geekbench ahead of imminent launch

The Realme 11 Pro Plus (or Pro+) is already touted as the first mid-range smartphone that will combine Xiaomi 13 Ultra looks and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra-esque camera performance. Its new alleged specs leak puts the emphasis on "m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 May 2023 19:44

Samsung 980 PRO MZ-V8P2T0B SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD drops below US$140

Not long after its list price has finally dropped from US$379.99 to a more realistic US$159.99, the Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB SSD (MZ-V8P2T0B) drops below US$140. While the 13% discount is not impressive, the US$139.99 price makes it a...

Codrut Nistor, 03 May 2023 13:08