SanDisk showed off some next-generation storage devices at a recent conference that are the highest-capacity drives we've seen yet. The company unveiled an array of new products at the show, including two world's firsts: an 8TB SD card and a 16TB external SSD. Both products will undoubtedly cost an arm and a leg, but that's the price we pay, literally, to be on the cutting edge of technology.

SanDisk Announces World's First 16TB External SSD and 8TB SD Card

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Micron recently unveiled its 2650 client SSD, the first to be made using 276-layer 3D NAND, a new record for the company.The Gen 9 NAND offers the fastest IO speed in the industry at 3.6GBps, which Micron claims is 50% faster than competitive NAND shipping in an SSD and with up to 99% better read and 88% better write bandwidth. It’s also 73% denser and has up to a 28% smaller board area compared to competing products.The TLC (3 bits/cell) 2650 SSD uses a PCIe gen 4 interface and comes in an M.2 gumstick form factor, available in 2230, 2242,...

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While Asus ROG Ally X has upgraded the storage slot to an M.2 2280, the rest of the major gaming handhelds have a 2230 slot. That includes the non-X ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Lenovo Legion Go. Even though the market has many options, Nextorage claims that it has the fastest drives available.

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A terabyte of storage can disappear quickly when you’re capturing 4K footage on an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. Lexar’s new Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub not only adds up to an extra 2TB of storage, but it also enables ProRes video captures at 60fps while giving mobile filmmakers a few extra USB-C ports for attaching other accessories.

Lexar’s new SSD expands the iPhone’s storage without monopolizing its USB-C port

Vecow has introduced the TGS-1000 and TGS-1500 mini PCs intended for edge AI, industrial, and scientific workloads. The latter of the two models features beefy professional GPUs, including the RTX 5000 Ada. A key point of these systems is the fact that they support stackable expansion options for serial communication, GPIO, isolated DIO, LTE and more.

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Samsung Galaxy devices are now confirmed to receive a crucial security update in August 2024. This update addresses a major vulnerability (CVE-2024-32896) that affects all Android phones and tablets, not just Pixels. While some new camera improvements could be bundled for the Galaxy S24, Samsung might prioritize integrating new Galaxy AI features or focus solely on security updates.

Samsung's August 2024 security patch will be critical for Galaxy devices, company states

As a busy working professional, owning a fast and reliable laptop is one of the biggest favors you can do yourself. To that end, we’re betting you’ve heard of the Lenovo ThinkPad lineup. If you haven’t, we’d love to tell you how great these multitasking Windows laptops are, but not before we tell you how cheap one of the best models is this week.

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Samsung has unveiled its second 3nm chip – and it could be headed straight for the next Samsung phone.

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Tesla's new $5,000 bundle for the 2024 Model S and X includes Full Self-Driving, Premium Connectivity, and unlimited Supercharging for 36 months. This package offers savings of around $1,076 compared to individual subscriptions, making it a potentially cost-effective option for frequent drivers. Those who purchased the new 2024 Tesla Model...

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A check from an Irvine business was intercepted from the mail around May 3, according to the Irvine Police Department . This man is suspected of depositing the stolen check into an ATM account. The investigation is ongoing, but it would be helpful to the investigation to identify this suspect.

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Got an old internal drive collecting dust? Don't discard it; transform it into a portable drive using an enclosure for fast, affordable storage. Alternatively, convert it to a NAS for wireless access, or connect it to your router for network accessibility. Old drives can also become bootable OS hosts, upgrade gaming consoles, or enhance external drives. If all else fails, gift it preloaded with games or media!

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The Lenovo Legion Go is one of our favorite PC gaming handhelds of 2024. Not only does it have a large and impressive display, but it also offers switch-like controllers that can be detached from the main body. Perhaps one of the biggest draws of this device when compared to the Steam Deck is that it natively runs Windows, which means you'll have easy access to games all across the internet.

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The Motorola Razr (2024) has a lot to like, including its two OLED displays, which are brighter than last year's model and deliver a good experience. The cover screen is also bigger and much more usable now. But while the phone ships with a pre-applied screen protector on the primary display, the cover display has no such luck. So, to ensure it also remains safe, it's best to invest in a screen protector. Here are our top picks.

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World's first 8 TB SD card and 16 TB external SSD announced by Western Digital

During the 2024 Future of Memory and Storage Conference, Western Digital announced its most ambitious storage devices yet under the SanDisk brand. The massive storage potential...

World's first 8 TB SD card and 16 TB external SSD announced by Western Digital

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