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Best SSD and Hard Drive deals 2025
By Stewart Bendle last updated
These are the best SSD and HDD deals guaranteed to expand the storage on your PC without emptying your wallet.

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.

Turn up your storage with this 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD at an all-time low price
By Stewart Bendle published
Deals Western Digital's massive 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD drops to a new all-time low price.

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.

SSD Price Index 2025: Cheapest Price on 1TB, 2TB and 4TB Models
By Stewart Bendle last updated
Updated weekly, this list shows the lowest US prices on major SSD models.

Mystery second hard drive maker gears up to start producing laser-powered HAMR HDDs
By Anton Shilov published
Intevac says industry-wide HAMR adoption is three years away.

WD Red Plus 10TB NAS HDD hits its lowest-ever price point for Cyber Monday — Just $146
By Christopher Harper published
Western Digital's WD Red Plus 10TB NAS HDD goes on sale for Cyber Monday for about 1.6 cents per gigabyte.
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