➀ The SK Hynix Beetle X31 is a compact 2TB external USB SSD offering read/write speeds up to 1050/1000 MB/s via USB 3.2 Gen2;

➁ Positioned in the $140-$155 range, it competes with SanDisk Extreme, Crucial X9 Pro, and Samsung T7 series;

➂ Features aluminum and silicone casing for durability, includes dual USB cables, but has mixed aesthetic appeal compared to rivals.

➀ Kioxia launched the CD9P series PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs, offering capacities up to 61.44TB in 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors, targeting high-performance and high-capacity storage needs in data centers;

➁ The series includes CD9P-V (3 DWPD, mixed-use) with up to 12.8TB and CD9P-R (1 DWPD, read-optimized) up to 61.44TB, prioritizing performance scalability for large-scale storage;

➂ Positioned as a single-port solution for scale-out architectures, the CD9P complements Kioxia's dual-port CM9 Gen5 SSDs, emphasizing capacity expansion and enterprise storage evolution.

➀ Newegg is selling the 2TB MSI Spatium M482 PCIe 4.0 SSD for $104.99, its lowest price since Cyber Monday;

➁ The DRAM-less drive leverages Phison E27T controller and Kioxia TLC NAND, achieving 7300MB/s reads and 6400MB/s writes;

➂ Despite lacking DRAM, its price-to-performance ratio (5 cents/GB) makes it a compelling option for expansive game storage.

➀ Maingear's Ultima 18 gaming laptop features a 4K 200Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, and NVIDIA RTX 5080/5090 GPU options;

➁ Offers expandable storage with four M.2 SSD slots (one PCIe Gen 5) and up to 192GB DDR5 RAM, targeting high-performance users;

➂ Competes with premium laptops from Alienware, MSI, and Razer, emphasizing portability despite its 8.8lbs weight and robust 330W power adapter.

➀ A modder creates an open-source adapter enabling M.2 NVMe SSDs on Nintendo Switch 2 via its MicroSD Express slot, leveraging PCIe Gen3 x1 interface;

➁ The project highlights cost savings over proprietary microSD cards, with 1TB SSD options at $66 vs. $56 for 256GB microSD;

➂ Potential for eGPU expansion discussed, though technical hurdles like power limitations and OS-level modifications remain significant barriers.

➀ Micron challenges court rulings that allowed YMTC access to 73 pages of confidential 3D NAND documentation, citing national security risks;

➁ The dispute stems from a 2023 patent infringement case where YMTC accused Micron, with Micron arguing YMTC's request for printed source code pages exceeds agreed limits;

➂ Under the protective order, YMTC's access is restricted to physical copies with strict anti-duplication rules, though Micron seeks Supreme Court intervention to revoke access entirely.

➀ The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 4TB is a USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 external drive offering high-speed storage, competing with models like the Samsung T9 and Crucial X10 Pro;

➁ The drive features a rugged design with 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water/dust resistance, along with a large 4TB capacity clearly labeled for easy identification;

➂ It includes both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables, supporting 20Gbps transfer speeds for real-world performance advantages.

➀ Silicon Motion SVP Robert Fan discusses the company's latest storage and display solutions for AI, industrial, and embedded applications at Embedded World 2025;

➁ Key products include PCIe NVMe SSD controllers, Ferri embedded storage, SM770 multi-display SoC, and the MonTitan 128TB QLC SSD, emphasizing performance and energy efficiency;

➂ The innovations target high reliability for diverse industries, reinforcing Silicon Motion's position in AI-driven storage technology.

➀ Frore Systems unveils AirJet Mini G2 with 42% higher cooling capacity (up to 7.5W) in the same 7g/2.5mm-thick form factor;

➁ Modular design enables multi-chip solutions (4x chips = 30W cooling) for laptops and industrial applications;

➂ First commercial deployment in Crevis industrial cameras, with potential for PCIe SSD and AI PC implementation.

➀ The Phison PS5026-E26 controller's dominance in high-end PCIe 5.0 SSDs is challenged by Silicon Motion's SM2508, showcased by over a dozen manufacturers at Computex 2025.

➀ The SM2508 controller, based on Arm Cortex-R8 and TSMC's 6nm process, delivers 14 GB/s speeds and lower cooling requirements, enabling more affordable and efficient SSDs.

➂ Major brands like Micron, Kingston, and Adata are adopting the SM2508, signaling a potential shift in the enthusiast-grade SSD market.

➀ Ultrann unveils a PCIe 5.0 x16 add-in card housing 28 M.2 SSDs, delivering 109.6 GB/s read speeds and up to 224TB storage capacity;

➁ Powered by Broadcom's PCIe 5.0 switch, the card bypasses bandwidth limitations with 400W power draw and supports rack-scale deployments;

➂ Designed for data centers with low latency (0.48ms) and high IOPS, but lacks hot-swap and power-loss protection features.

➀ Micron showcased a PCIe 6.0 SSD prototype (EVT3) at Computex 2025, achieving up to 30.25 GB/s speeds, though mass production remains distant;

➁ Astera Labs utilized the SSD to demo its PCIe 6.0 switch and software, highlighting peer-to-peer GPU-SSD communication for AI platforms;

➂ PCIe 6.0 certification delays until late 2025 mean interoperability testing is pending, with Micron's SSD still undergoing engineering validation phases (EVT3).

➀ Longsys showcased cutting-edge storage solutions at COMPUTEX 2025, targeting AI PCs and servers with products like the 8TB QLC PCIe SSD and industrial-grade BGA SSD;

➁ The company introduced its full-stack AI storage ecosystem, including QLC eMMC for edge AI and enterprise solutions like MRDIMM and Gen4 eSSD to address AI cluster bottlenecks;

➂ Longsys emphasized its PTM business model, offering end-to-end storage foundry services with firmware customization, rigorous testing, and dedicated production lines for diverse industrial applications.

➀ Phison launched the E28 PCIe 5.0 SSD controller, the first with integrated AI processing, built on TSMC's 6nm process, achieving 2.6M/3M IOPS and 15% lower power consumption;

➁ It includes AI acceleration to reduce AI training time by 50% and targets AI servers and workstations, not consumer devices;

➂ Future iterations may improve random performance for general PCs, offering up to 240% faster speeds than current gaming SSDs.

➀ Innodisk showcased the 5QS-P, a 128TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD in the E3.L form factor at Computex 2025, targeting high-density storage applications;

➁ The SSD offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 12GB/s and 5GB/s, leverages QLC NAND technology, and supports up to 40W power for improved performance;

➂ The E3.L form factor enables higher storage density and chassis flexibility compared to traditional 2.5" drives, marking a shift in data center storage design.

➀ The Phison Pascari X200E 6.4TB is a high-performance PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD designed for enterprise storage, offering U.2 form factor compatibility and enhanced thermal management with integrated heatsink fins;

➀ It features capacities up to 25.6TB and endurance ratings up to 3 DWPD, with the 6.4TB variant prioritizing performance for demanding server workloads;

➂ The drive's 25W power consumption highlights the growing importance of power efficiency in modern server and storage system designs.