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Seagate hard drive controversy persists as scammers discover methods to alter reliability metrics
By Kunal Khullar published
Scammers have found a new way to manipulate operating hours in FARM logs, making it harder for users to distinguish new drives from old ones.

Chinese researchers reveal self-encrypting molecular HDD technology supporting 100TB+ capacities
By Anton Shilov published
Scientists propose to use self-assembled Ru LPH molecular coatings for next-generation hard disk drives, but there are major obstacles.

Seagate's fraudulent HDD scandal expands: IronWolf Pro hard drives reportedly also affected
By Anton Shilov published
Used Seagate's IronWolf Pro HDDs are also sold as new.

Seagate's 24TB Expansion Desktop HDD is now just $279 at Best Buy
By Stewart Bendle published
Deals Grab 24TB of desktop storage for only $279 with Seagate's Expansion External HDD.

WD's new HDMR tech to enable record-breaking 100TB+ drives
By Anton Shilov published
Western Digital unveils HDD technology roadmap: expects 100TB HAMR HDDs in 2030, then 100TB+ hard drives featuring HDMR later in the decade.

Western Digital to unveil 44TB HAMR HDDs in 2026, 100TB in 2030
By Anton Shilov published
Western Digital outlines HAMR HDD roadmap: First 36TB – 44TB drives in 2026, growing to 80TB – 100TB in 2030.

Western Digital's 5TB WD Elements Portable HDD hits an all-time low on Amazon
By Stewart Bendle published
Deals 5TB of storage is readily available with WD's portable Elements HDD for an all-time low price.

The Seagate Expansion Desktop 20TB HDD is now just $229 at Best Buy
By Ash Hill published
You can purchase the Seagate Expansion Desktop 20TB HDD for just $229 at Best Buy, one of its best prices to date.
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