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Best Flash Drives: Fast, Roomy USB Storage in Your Pocket
By Matt Safford last updated
Today's best flash drives are faster and more spacious than ever. We've tested dozens to find the best.

New Freeware Detects Fake USB Drives with Inflated Capacity
By Mark Tyson published
If you have a USB drive you suspect might not offer the capacity it was advertised as offering, ValiDrive puts it through a 576-region spot check.

Ecuadorian Journalists Targeted by Exploding USB Drives
By Mark Tyson published
Some news outlets in Ecuador have received booby-trapped USB drives designed to explode when inserted into a device. Only one of the five known devices detonated.

Scammers Distribute Fake Microsoft Office USB Sticks With Malware
By Anton Shilov published
Fraudsters send fake Microsoft Office USB drives to gain PC access and demand ransom.

YMTC Announces Xtacking 3.0 for Faster, Denser 3D TLC NAND
By Francisco Pires published
Chinese manufacturer YMTC has announced the third generation of its Xtacking 3D TLC technology, increasing NAND speed and density while cutting power consumption by 25%.

Need A 512 GB USB Stick Or USB Type-C SSD Enclosure? Patriot Has You Covered
By Paul Alcorn last updated
Why would you need a 512 GB USB stick? Because it's cool, that's why. We take a look at Patriot's latest USB products that were announced at CES 2016.

BusKill USB Cable Now Available: A PC Kill Switch for Data Protection
By Anton Shilov published
Full BusKill Kit now available for $99.99.

Self-Destructible USB Drive Arrives With Built-In Detonator
By Anton Shilov published
Rostec introduces a unique self-destructible USB flash drive.
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