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Unpowered flash drive data retention test shows promising results after six years
By Bruno Ferreira published
A long-term data retention test on unpowered flash drives shows promising results, with multiple drives of the same make showing no signs of corruption after six years.

Researcher builds bizarre 128-byte USB drive the size of a dinner plate using ancient pre-semiconductor magnetic core memory technology
By Mark Tyson published
A computing enthusiast has assembled one of the most bizarre low-capacity USB drives we have ever seen.

Best Flash Drives 2026: Fast, Spacious, Pocketable USB Storage
By Matt Safford last updated
Today's best flash drives are faster and speedier than ever. We've tested dozens to find the best.

SanDisk debuts Type-C 'Plug and Stay' flash drive that never needs to be taken out of your laptop
By Aaron Klotz published
SanDisk has created a new flash drive designed to be permanently integrated into your device, serving as a secondary storage solution.

Carry your favorite apps wherever you go with PortableApps
By Les Pounder published
The family IT support season is upon us, and this project will have all the tools that you need to solve family IT problems, communicate with loved ones, and get some work done.

FolderDrive USB-C flash storage drags computer folder icon into the physical world – Skeuomorphism in reverse
By Mark Tyson published
A new flash storage drive looks like a classic MacOS folder icon dragged into the real world.

SK hynix's speedy 1TB Tube flash drive is down to $59, an all-time low
By Stewart Bendle published
SK hynix Tube T31 is an M.2 SSD on a USB-A stick with the best performance for a USB-A drive.

Grab two of SK hynix's superfast Tube T31 1TB Flash drives for just $109 - techy stocking fillers for the holidays
By Stewart Bendle published
Deals SK hynix's Tube T31 offers best-in-class storage for just $109 for two.
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