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Tiny Core Linux still fits a proper Linux desktop into a 23MB download
By Zak Killian published
Tiny Core Linux is a true example of just how small a functional desktop operating system can be, even in 2025.

'World's first scalable DNA data storage offering' announced offering a staggering ‘60PB in 60 cubic inches,’ enough to hold 660,000 4K movies
By Mark Tyson published
Atlas Data Storage, a DNA-based storage tech startup, has announced its first commercial offering.

Helldivers 2 install size slashed from 154GB to just 23GB
By Kunal Khullar published
The newly released beta version of Helldivers 2 delivers the same gameplay with far less disk usage, offering PC players a much leaner install without sacrificing performance or progression.

Large-capacity microSD cards are now regularly out of stock in Japan as storage crunch claims another victim
By Hassam Nasir last updated
512 GB, 1TB, and 2TB models affected.

Retro computing enthusiast creates perforated tape reader that reads at 50 bytes/sec
By Mark Tyson published
An electronics enthusiast has demonstrated a compact new perforated tape reader design.

A tiny 0.5MB SmartMedia card wins the Small Capacity Memory Card Championship (Japan)
By Mark Tyson published
The Small Capacity Memory Card Championship (Japan) has been a tightly run race, but the results are now in.

Tape keeps kicking, 'breakthrough' 40TB native spec announced
By Mark Tyson published
LTO-10 40TB carts were enabled by new 'Aramid' material technology.

Japanese PC shops limit SSD, HDD, and RAM purchases to prevent hoarding as storage and memory shortage takes hold
By Jowi Morales last updated
The impact of the massive AI demand for storage and memory is now hitting retail stores in Japan.
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