Self-Assembling Chips Could Push Production Limits By Douglas Perry published 25 July 12 Researchers have found a way to enable the creation of circuitry with self-assembling rectangles.
Gauntlet Node Turns 2.5-inch HDD/SSD into Wireless Storage By Kevin Parrish published 17 July 12 This enclosure turns any 2.5-inch HDD or SDD into wireless storage for desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
Nine External Thunderbolt Storage Devices, Rounded Up By Andrew Ku published 16 July 12 We compare nine different Thunderbolt-based storage solutions, delivering scorching sequential throughput. Of the nine, three submissions rise to the top. Although it remains pricey, in the applications where it makes sense, Thunderbolt cannot be beat.
High HDD Prices Result in Record Sales at Seagate By Douglas Perry published 8 July 12 Hard drive manufacturing is apparently exceeding pre-Thailand flood levels and companies such as Seagate are now reaping the benefits from increased HDD pricing.
Tom's Hardware Benchmark Charts and Database Updated By Marcus Yam published 4 July 12 Check out the latest updates in our charts from June 2012.
Buffalo Ships Portable HDD with Thunderbolt, USB 3.0 By Kevin Parrish published 27 June 12 Buffalo's external drive with the dual Thunderbolt/USB 3.0 interface is now shipping with a starting price of $199.99 USD.
Faster USB 3.0 Performance: Examining UASP And Turbo Mode By Andrew Ku published 20 June 12 Why is it that an interface that operates at 5 Gb/s never reaches corresponding transfer rates? Our investigation reveals that not all USB 3.0-based solutions are created equal, and we explore two technologies used to bolster the performance of USB 3.0.
SanDisk Announces 128 GB USB Flash Drive By Douglas Perry published 20 June 12 SanDisk announced a thorough refresh cycle for its USB flash drives, with one model boasting up to 128 GB capacity.
Seagate Purchases Controlling Interest in LaCie By Kevin Parrish published 15 June 12 Seagate now controls 64.5-percent of LaCie, and is offering to purchase the remaining shares.
WD Enters Wireless Home Networking Market With My Net By Kevin Parrish published 15 June 12 Western Digital is now officially in the networking business with the launch of four routers and a switch.
Seagate Announces Backup Plus Hard Drives By Billy Taylor published 13 June 12 Seagate's new Backup Plus line of external storage devices can back up local documents as well as Facebook photos.
Silicon Power Shows Off Sky Share Drives with Wi-Fi By Jane McEntegart published 12 June 12 Wireless sharing from Silicon Power.
Everything You Need To Know About Thunderbolt By Andrew Ku published 12 June 12 A year after its debut on Apple platforms, Thunderbolt is finally available for PCs. Both fast and scalable, the technology’s 10 Gb/s connectivity and potential for external graphics promises to inspire innovation. But is it ready for prime time?
Adata Rebrands with New, Simple Naming Scheme By Jane McEntegart, Andrea Ferrario published 9 June 12 No more confusing, difficult to remember names.
Buffalo Intros Dual-Interface Thunderbolt Portable HDD By Kevin Parrish published 8 June 12 Buffalo has introduced the world's first external drive featuring USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt ports.
HDD Prices Not Expected to Decline Until 2014 By Douglas Perry published 8 June 12 The Thailand floods of 2011 will be impacting HDD prices for some time. In addition to the shortages, a new market environment is favoring higher prices and pre-flood levels will not be reached until 2014, market researchers at IHS said.
Seagate to Acquire Controlling Interest in LaCie By Douglas Perry published 23 May 12 Seagate said that it has entered an agreement to purchase a majority share in consumer HDD storage vendor LaCie.
Analysts Predict Acceleration in HDD Storage Density Growth By Douglas Perry published 22 May 12 Market research firm IHS predicts a fast increase in HDD storage densities and, as a result, a similarly strong increase in storage capacities.
WD, Seagate Recover From HDD Shipment Shortage By Douglas Perry published 30 April 12 Both Seagate and Western Digital have improved their HDD shipments following the disastrous Thailand flood last year.
Absorb and Protect Your Data With the Tampon Flashdrive By Tuan Mai published 22 April 12 Not even James Bond would dare to steal the data on these drives.