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Sandisk’s new Optimus SSD line-up replaces retired WD color-based models
By Zhiye Liu published
Sandisk has reimagined its WD Black and WD Blue SSDs, unveiling the new Optimus series designed specifically for gamers, creators, and professionals.

Blu-ray hits 20 years old, and it isn't dead yet — optical disc format was introduced to the public at CES 2006
By Mark Tyson published
20 years ago today, the CES in Las Vegas was buzzing with talk of Blu-ray technology, players, and media, and the format isn't dead yet.

Best Flash Drives 2026: Fast, Spacious, Pocketable USB Storage
By Matt Safford last updated
Today's best flash drives are faster and speedier than ever. We've tested dozens to find the best.

Best External SSDs 2026
By Matt Safford last updated
We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs and chosen models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.

Patriot Viper PV593 4TB SSD Review — The Viper stays sleeping
By Shane Downing published
The Patriot Viper PV593 is perfectly good on paper and delivers satisfactory marks but doesn’t quite close the deal.

Adata XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review: Affordable Luxury
By Shane Downing published
The Adata XPG Mars 980 Blade is a high-end Gen 5 SSD with only mediocre performance for its class that’s saved by its pricing.

Micro Center lists 8TB WD_Black SSD at $2,419 MSRP, real price tag up 50% since October
By Jake Roach last updated
A mismarked 8TB SSD at Micro Center is sounding the alarm on surging SSD prices in response to demand from AI data centers.

Corsair MP700 Micro 4TB SSD Review: A monster in the tiny M.2 2242 form factor
By Shane Downing published
The Corsair MP700 Micro is everything you want from a drive with high performance and power efficiency in a small form factor.
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