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Cloud storage company releases its 2025 hard drive reliability report
Backblaze just released its annual drive reliability report, with the company getting a 1.36% annualized failure rate for 2025. It says that this is its best result since 2022.
First PCIe 6.0 SSD enters mass production with 28GB/s speeds, 5.5 million IOPS, and liquid cooling
Micron is the first SSD maker to introduce the world's first mass-produced PCIe 6.0 datacenter SSD. The Micron 9650 series is capable of speeds of up to 28 GB/s.
WD Green SN3000 1TB SSD Review: A diamond in the rough
The WD Green SN3000 repudiates the reputation of its drive line by delivering surprisingly good performance.
Key to ultra-dense next-gen data storage could be a new magnetic state found in twisted 2D materials
Researchers have identified unusual magnetism in twisted, two-dimensional chromium triiodide, revealing long-range spin textures that extend beyond the material’s underlying moiré pattern.
Sandisk's rebranded Optimus SSDs now available at eye-watering $999 for 2TB, $1,799 for 4TB
Sandisk Optimus SSDs are finally available for purchase, but they come with a hefty premium over already hiked-up prices.
Lucky scavenger finds $1,300 worth of SSDs for just $210 in Walmart's clearance aisle
More than a grand in savings.
PNY CS2342 2TB SSD Review: High-Capacity TLC Performance In M.2 2230
The PNY CS2342 is an excellent M.2 2230 SSD with good performance and reasonable power efficiency at 2TB in a single-sided package.
Western Digital details 14-platter 3.5-inch HAMR HDD designs with 140 TB and beyond
Premium Western Digital outlines vision for hard drive platforms in 2030 and beyond: 14 platters, new laser technology, capacities of 140TB and beyond.
