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Researchers Discover Way to Extend HDD Storage 5X
By Douglas Perry published
As perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) is expected to hit its physical density limit at about 1 Tb per square inch, we are hearing about new and innovative ways how a technology that is in its core more than 40 years old can get another extension.

Deals Jan 21: 2TB WD USB 3.0 Portable HDD $133
By Marcus Yam published
Get your special day off deals!

Seagate Reports Flat HDD Shipment Growth
By Wolfgang Gruener published
Seagate has released a preliminary result of its fiscal second quarter 2013, or the fourth calendar quarter of 2012.

Deals Dec 27: 750GB Seagate Momentus XT $99.99
By Marcus Yam published
Get your deals before the year is over!

LaCie Updates d2 HDD With USB 3.0, Thunderbolt
By Kevin Parrish published
Here's a backup option for consumers with USB 3.0 and/or Thunderbolt connectivity.

LaCie's PetiteKey Blends in With Your Car Keys
By Kevin Parrish published
Here's a good way to transport files from office to office -- just don't lose your car keys.

Grain-Based Magnetic Recording Could Give Us 50 TB HDDs
By Wolfgang Gruener published
Every once in a while, when the physical limits of magnetic HDD recording are approached, the hard drive industry experiments with new magnetic recording technologies.

WD Sells 62M HDDs, Wants More Excitement For Windows 8
By Wolfgang Gruener published
Western Digital (WD) delivered a solid quarterly result by current standards but reflected a cautious stance toward the potential positive impact of Windows 8 on the PC industry.
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