➀ Kioxia launched its new CM9 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs in 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors, leveraging 8th-gen BiCS flash and CBA technology for improved performance and density;

➁ The drives offer capacities up to 61.44TB (2.5-inch) and 30.72TB (E3.S), with significant speed boosts of up to 95% sequential write and 65% random write performance over previous models;

➂ Designed for high-performance data center applications, these SSDs comply with NVMe 2.0 and OCP standards, emphasizing power efficiency and compatibility with modern server ecosystems.

➀ Pliops introduces XDP LightningAI accelerator and FusIOnX software to address GPU HBM bottlenecks by storing precomputed context on SSDs;

➁ The PCIe 5.0 card enables near-HBM speeds, reduces redundant GPU calculations, and boosts inference throughput by up to 8x;

➂ Supports multi-GPU setups and persistent context sharing, lowering AI infrastructure costs while maintaining stable latency.

➀ Silicon Motion launches SM2324, a single-chip USB4 SSD controller supporting up to 32TB storage and 4,000 MB/s read speeds;

➁ The controller integrates advanced security features like AES encryption and Apple MFi certification for professional media workflows;

➂ Built on TSMC 12nm process, it targets compact, high-performance external storage for consumer and enterprise markets.

➀ Kioxia is sampling enterprise SSDs with 8th-gen BiCS FLASH TLC, integrating CMOS Bonded to Array (CBA) technology to enhance power efficiency, performance, and capacity;

➁ The CM9 Series SSDs deliver up to 65% better random write, 55% random read, and 95% sequential write performance versus prior generations, alongside significant efficiency gains per watt;

➂ Key features include PCIe 5.0 compliance, dual-port support, and capacities up to 61.44TB (2.5-inch) and 30.72TB (E3.S form factor).

➀ SanDisk launched the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD featuring PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, delivering read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and capacities up to 8TB;

➁ The SSD consumes 100% less power than Gen 4.0 SSDs and integrates efficient cooling solutions without requiring external systems, including a heatsink variant with customizable RGB lighting;

➂ Designed for gaming, AI, and professional content creation, it offers high performance and reliability for power users.

➀ Samsung's 2TB 9100 Pro Gen 5.0 SSD hits £219 at UK retailer SCAN, its lowest price to date;

➀ The SSD offers sequential speeds of 14,700/13,400 MB/s (read/write) and 1,200 TBW endurance, ideal for high-performance workloads;

③ Despite strong competition from brands like Crucial, Samsung's power efficiency and TLC flash make it a top pick for laptops and compact systems.

① The Samsung T7 2TB external SSD offers a compact, lower-cost alternative to the rugged T7 Shield model with a 10Gbps USB Type-C interface;

② Measuring 57x85x8mm and available in multiple colors, it includes both USB Type-A and Type-C cables, though labeling visibility is limited;

③ While not the fastest in its class, it targets users prioritizing affordability and Samsung-branded reliability for portable storage needs.

➀ Learn to mount/unmount drives via GUI tools and CLI commands for precise control;

➁ Use `lsblk` to identify drives and create custom mount points for USB/SSD devices;

➂ Mount ISO disk images as read-only volumes using the `-o loop` argument for data extraction.

➀ The Kioxia CD8P-R 30.72TB is a high-capacity PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD designed for applications requiring both speed and storage density, surpassing traditional HDD capacities;

➁ It features a standard 2.5" form factor, delivers up to 1 DWPD endurance, and balances performance with capacity, though slightly slower than smaller 15.36TB models;

➂ The drive targets data center use cases where large-scale storage and PCIe Gen5 bandwidth are critical, aligning with observed low DWPD utilization trends in enterprise environments.

➀ The WD Black SN8100 PCIe 5.0 SSD, with unannounced 14.9 GB/s read speeds, appears on Amazon Germany for $225 (1TB);

➁ Likely equipped with Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller and 218-layer TLC NAND, it outperforms competitors in sequential speeds but lags in random writes;

➂ Priced at 22.5 cents per GB, it targets enthusiasts despite higher costs compared to PCIe 4.0 alternatives.

➀ In 2005, Janet Jackson's song 'Rhythm Nation' was found to crash laptops by resonating with hard drive frequencies, leading Microsoft to implement a Windows XP audio filter.

➁ Despite Windows updates allowing users to disable audio filters, Microsoft made an exception for this specific filter to prevent hardware crashes, even in Windows 11.

➂ The issue is now largely obsolete due to SSD adoption, but the legacy filter remains a quirky example of software-hardware interaction.

➀ Samsung T7 Shield 2TB USB Type-C SSD is reviewed;

➁ The SSD is used for field work and backup;

➂ It offers IP65 water and dust resistance and includes USB Type-A to Type-C and Type-C to Type-C cables.

➀ The Crucial X10 Pro 4TB USB Type-C SSD is a compact and powerful drive designed for various devices including notebooks, desktops, iPads, iPhones, and Android devices.

➁ The drive offers impressive performance with a USB 3 Type-C 2×2 port, reaching up to 20Gbps speeds.

➂ Despite its small size, the SSD is drop-proof up to 2m and IP55 water and dust resistant, making it a versatile storage solution.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ The newly imposed U.S. import duties are likely to significantly increase the cost of storage devices due to their impact on HDD and SSD manufacturers.

➁ HDD manufacturers like Seagate, Toshiba, and Western Digital have complex supply chains with production in various countries, making them susceptible to high tariffs on Chinese-made drives.

➂ SSD manufacturers face challenges due to the 'country of origin' rules, potentially leading to increased costs if they are not assembled in countries exempt from tariffs.

➀ Kioxia, AIO Core, and Kyocera have developed a PCIe Gen5 over optical SSD;

➁ The new technology doubles the speed of the previous PCIe Gen4 version;

➂ The technology is designed for future data centers and allows for longer PCIe distances.