➀ The 8TB WD Black SN850X SSD drops to $539.99, matching the cost of two 4TB drives;

➀ Delivers PCIe Gen 4.0 speeds up to 7,200/6,600 MB/s with 4,800TBW endurance;

➂ Ideal for gaming PCs with limited M.2 slots needing massive storage for AAA games and video files.

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 Seagate and Malaysian authorities raided a counterfeit hard drive workshop near Kuala Lumpur, seizing 700 drives with reset SMART values;

➁ Used drives originated from China's Chia crypto mining boom and were repackaged as new, with Kioxia and Western Digital models also involved;

➂ Seagate has tightened its supply chain controls and warns consumers to avoid non-authorized sellers globally.

➀ Cerabyte's ceramic nanolayer technology aims for 100PB/rack by 2030, with 10x speed boosts and 10-second TTFB;

➀ The storage solution claims 5,000-year data integrity and partnerships with WD to accelerate deployment;

➂ Ambitious plans for 100,000PB/rack by 2045 using particle beam tech, reducing CO2 emissions by 37.5% globally.

➀ A $28 UnionSine 500GB external HDD on Amazon performs as advertised but contains a 9-year-old Toshiba drive, raising longevity concerns;

➀ Testing revealed read/write speeds matching advertised specs, but internal components suggest refurbished units;

➂ While cost-effective for short-term use, experts caution against relying on it for critical long-term storage.

➀ Microsoft blocks WD Black SN770 SSDs from receiving Windows 11 24H2 update due to HMB compatibility issues;

➁ Despite WD releasing firmware fixes in October 2024, Microsoft's update system fails to integrate the solution;

➂ Users must manually update firmware via SanDisk Dashboard software to resolve the conflict.

➀ Western Digital reaffirms plans to begin mass production of 36TB HAMR HDDs in 2027, alongside 40TB SMR and 44TB UltraSMR variants.

➁ A final generation of ePMR2-based HDDs, including a 36TB UltraSMR model, will launch in 2024 as a transitional product.

➂ Seagate has already shipped 36TB HAMR drives, securing an early lead, while Toshiba's HAMR roadmap remains undisclosed.

➀ Toshiba announced it will not launch 24TB N300 and N300 Pro HDDs in mainland Europe due to perceived low demand, despite offering 24TB enterprise drives globally;

➁ Competitors like Seagate and Western Digital already sell 24-26TB NAS drives in Europe, raising questions about Toshiba's market strategy;

➂ Speculations suggest Toshiba may prioritize U.S. shipments to avoid upcoming tariffs or stockpile inventory, potentially impacting European availability of other high-capacity models.

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 The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is a great upgrade for the Steam Deck, offering 2TB of storage at a discounted price of $177 on Amazon.

➁ The SN770M uses a small M.2 2230 form factor, making it suitable for compact devices like the Steam Deck.

➂ With sequential read speeds of 5,150 MB/s and sequential write speeds of 4,850 MB/s, this SSD provides fast and reliable performance.

➀ A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, potentially affecting PC hardware production in neighboring countries;

➁ Thai and Vietnamese manufacturing sites for major tech companies are being assessed for damage and supply disruptions;

➂ Taiwanese tech companies operating in Thailand report no major damage or injuries, with some experiencing temporary shutdowns and evacuations.

➀ Western Digital has outlined its future HDD technology roadmap and plans to adopt HAMR for its HDDs in late 2026.

➁ The first HAMR-based HDDs will have a 36TB capacity for CMR and a 44TB capacity for UltraSMR.

➂ Western Digital expects to start volume production in 2027 and reach 80TB-100TB HDDs by 2030.