➀ A Chinese Facebook group PCDIY! identified pre-release Phison firmware as the root cause of recent SSD failures, contradicting initial blame on Microsoft's Windows 11 update;

➀ Affected drives used unreleased engineering firmware, while consumer SSDs with official firmware remain stable;

➁ Phison and Microsoft previously denied responsibility, but new findings suggest overlapping complexities in firmware, hardware, and OS updates.

➀ Kioxia's Exceria Plus G2 features a compact aluminum shell with USB-C and USB-A cables included, though U.S. availability is limited.

➁ In benchmarks, it delivered consistent 10 Gbps SSD performance but trailed behind competitors like SK hynix Beetle X31 in real-world transfer tests.

➂ Pricing competitiveness varies by region, with Crucial's X9 Pro offering better value in the U.K., while Kioxia's software utility supports drive encryption and monitoring.

➀ The Crucial X6 2TB is a cost-effective, compact USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gb/s) external SSD, priced lower than competitors like the Crucial X9 Pro and Samsung T7 Shield.

➁ It offers a read speed of up to 800MB/s and includes shock resistance, vibration-proofing, and drop resistance up to 6.5 feet, with a lightweight design and bundled Type-C cable.

➂ While its sequential write speed is unspecified, it caters to budget-conscious users prioritizing affordability and portability over peak performance.

➀ SanDisk launches WD Blue SN5100 SSD with 30% performance gains over the SN5000, leveraging Kioxia's BiCS8 QLC NAND and nCache 4.0 technology.

➁ The DRAM-less PCIe 4.0 SSD offers sequential speeds up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,700 MB/s write, but prices are 20-36% higher than its predecessor.

➂ All models feature a five-year warranty and include Acronis True Image software for data migration, targeting both desktop and mobile users.

➀ SK hynix has begun mass production of its 321-layer 2-terabit (Tb) quad-level cell (QLC) NAND flash memory, marking the first implementation of QLC NAND with more than 300 layers.

➁ The technology is initially set to be applied in PC SSDs, followed by expansion into data center storage.

➂ SK hynix claims the new technology doubles the capacity of existing solutions, improves performance, and enhances efficiency.

➀ Phison confirmed investigations into Windows 11 security updates causing SSD failures, clarifying its controllers are not the sole cause;

➁ The company refuted a falsified document circulated among customers, asserting it was neither official nor unofficial;

➂ Legal actions are underway to address the fake document, which falsely listed affected SSD controller models and claimed ties to Phison.

➀ Amazon UK's Gaming Week sale offers up to 69% off on gaming peripherals like Logitech and Razer, with standout deals on GPUs;

➁ The NVIDIA RTX 5070 (MSI Shadow 2X) is priced at £479, bundled with a free 1TB MSI Spatium M470 Pro SSD, offering exceptional value;

➂ Budget-friendly RTX 5060 8GB at £249 includes the same SSD, while other deals feature discounted SSDs, RAM, and gaming mice.

➀ Microsoft's August 2025 security updates break system recovery tools on Windows 10/11, affecting Reset This PC and RemoteWipe features；

➁ Failed resets roll back silently without data loss, but leave recovery functions unusable；

➂ An additional SSD vanishing bug during large file transfers is under investigation, with fixes pending.

➀ SSSTC launched the CA8 Series, the first industrial M.2 SSD with KIOXIA's 218-layer 3D TLC NAND and PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, targeting data-intensive applications like IoT and edge AI;

➁ Enhanced features include sequential read/write speeds up to 14,000/12,000 MB/s, 3 million hours MTBF, AES-256 encryption, and operation in 0-85°C environments;

➂ Leverages BiCS FLASH Gen8 technology for 20% faster writes, 30% lower power, and NVMe 2.0 compliance to meet industrial durability and performance demands.

➀ Samsung showcased its 256TB MVP NVMe SSD at FMS 2025, featuring redesigned architecture for higher capacity and improved performance;

➁ HBM4 memory was highlighted as a critical component for next-gen AI accelerators, alongside CXL-based memory modules (CMM-D) to address server memory bandwidth challenges;

➂ The company also demonstrated flexible storage solutions like the PM9G3 SSD series, emphasizing innovation in NAND stacking and form factor adaptability.

➀ Phison unveiled the Pascari D205V PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD at FMS 2025, featuring a massive 122.88TB capacity and delivering up to 14.7GB/s read and 3.2GB/s write speeds with 0.3 DWPD endurance.

➁ The SSD is offered in both U.2 2.5" and E3.L 1T form factors, with the latter enabling higher storage density for servers and AI clusters requiring multi-petabyte configurations.

➂ As the industry transitions toward PCIe Gen6, the E3.L form factor is positioned to replace U.2, accommodating future high-capacity SSD designs and supporting AI-driven demand for large-scale storage solutions.

➀ The Blackmagic Cloud Store Mini is a compact 8TB NAS featuring four pre-installed M.2 SSDs, designed for portability and simplicity;

➁ It offers multiple connectivity options, including USB-C for direct computer access, dual Ethernet ports (10GbE and 1GbE), and an HDMI output for system monitoring;

➂ Despite its user-friendly approach, the device introduces enhanced security features, addressing feedback from earlier models.

➀ Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 RAID card supports 32 NVMe SSDs with PCIe 4.0/5.0 interfaces, achieving 291GB/s sequential read speeds;

➁ Software-defined storage architecture decouples hardware from software, enabling superior scalability and compatibility with mixed SSD configurations;

➂ Demonstrated 7x I/O performance improvement over previous generations, with RAID 5 array rebuilds hitting 32GB/s in Linux environments.

➀ Kioxia showcased its 245TB LC9 SSD, enabling 8PB+ storage in 2U server chassis, and demonstrated 32-layer stacked BiCS 8 NAND technology at FMS 2025;

➁ A cross-section view of the 32-die stacked BiCS 8 package highlighted advancements in high-density NAND production;

➂ Kioxia's CM9 PCIe Gen5 SSD was shown supporting five NVIDIA H100 GPUs, exceeding typical Gen5 SSD performance for AI workloads.

➀ The CWWK X86-P6 NAS is a compact, low-power device powered by Intel N355 or N150 processors, featuring dual M.2 SSD slots for storage;

➁ It includes dual 2.5GbE ports, USB 3.0, and an external USB fan for cooling, emphasizing quiet operation and portability;

➂ The review highlights its suitability for travel and unexpected performance insights between the N355 and N150 variants.

➀ Silicon Motion unveiled its Neptune PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for client PCs, targeting 25+ GB/s sequential reads and 3.5M IOPS;

➁ The controller uses a Separate Command Architecture (SCA) to reduce latency, but enterprise-grade SSDs(16 channels) will still outperform it;

➂ Mass production is slated for 2028, with consumer drives likely delayed until 2029-2030 due to high costs and OEM skepticism.

➀ Lexar推出专为PlayStation 5设计的Play 2280 SE SSD，容量高达4TB，可存储约100款AAA游戏；

➁ 该SSD满足PS5的所有要求，包括PCIe 4.0接口和高达7000MB/s的读写速度；

➂ Lexar Play 2280 SE独家在Costco出售，价格为224.99美元。

➀ Micron launched three datacentre SSDs, including the 9650 PCIe Gen6 with 28GB/s read speeds and liquid-cooling options for AI training/inference;

➁ The 6600 ION E3.S 122TB SSD offers 245TB capacity per drive, reducing storage footprint and energy consumption by up to 37% vs. HDDs;

➂ The 7600 PCIe Gen5 SSD focuses on low latency (sub-1ms) and energy efficiency for critical workloads, with samples of all three models shipping in 2025-2026.

➀ Micron announced three new SSDs: the 9650 PCIe Gen6 (up to 30.72TB) for AI servers with 28GB/s reads and liquid cooling support;

➁ The 6600 ION offers massive 122TB capacity in E3.S form factor, targeting AI data storage;

➂ The mainstream 7650 PCIe Gen5 SSD focuses on low latency and capacities down to 1.92TB, replacing smaller Gen5 drives.