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Samsung gearing up for 'SSD subscription' model at NVIDIA GTC 2024 with 'PBSSD'

Anthony Garreffa | Mar 17, 2024 7:02 PM CDT

We will soon be living in a world where you'll own nothing -- an SSD -- and be happy, with Samsung to show off its new server-class SSD "subscription" model called PBSSD.

Samsung gearing up for 'SSD subscription' model at NVIDIA GTC 2024 with 'PBSSD'

PBSSD is a petabyte-level SSD solution that will launch with a subscription model in the US in Q2 2024, to "address the era of ultra-high-capacity data". A Samsung statement that was probably sourced from leaked materials on PBSSD, reads: "the subscription service will help reduce initial investment costs in storage infrastructure for our customers and cut down on maintenance expenses".

Once an enterprise customer agrees, they're not expected to purchase ultra-high-capacity SSDs outright, where they can use "the service can flexibly utilize SSD storage without the need to build separate infrastructure, while simultaneously receiving various services from Samsung Electronics related to storage management, security, and upgrades". Interesting.

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Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD is now available on Amazon, enjoy 14GB/sec reads today!

Anthony Garreffa | Mar 12, 2024 5:52 PM CDT

Sabrent's new rocket-fueled SSD, the Rocket 5 SSD, is now available on Amazon in 1TB, 2TB, and monster 4TB capacities.

Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD is now available on Amazon, enjoy 14GB/sec reads today!

The new Sabrent Rocket 5 SSD starts at $189 for the 1TB version, while the 2TB will set you back $339, and if you want the biggest 4TB capacity, you'll be looking at $729. You'll want a Gen5-capable motherboard to enjoy those wicked-fast 14GB/sec read speeds... and you won't need some gigantic heatsink to enjoy those huge speeds, either.

Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD is a benchmark chart destroyer, ushering in a new era of speed for gamers, content creators, and everyone in between. Our Storage Review Jon Coulter has already looked at the 2TB and 4TB versions of Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD, which you can check out in the links below. If you've just built or are about to build a high-end rig and don't know which M.2 SSD to purchase... this is the one.

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Scientists unveil DVD-like disc that can hold 4,000 times more data than a Blu-Ray

Jak Connor | Feb 29, 2024 8:46 AM CST

A group of researchers have created a new type of optical storage device that is the same shape as a DVD or Blu-Ray disc but is capable of storing an incredible amount of data.

Scientists unveil DVD-like disc that can hold 4,000 times more data than a Blu-Ray

With the rise of streaming services, Blu-Ray and DVD purchases have fallen off a cliff, with purchases for both primarily being done by collectors or hard-core fans of that specific media. However, that may change if researchers from the University of Shanghai have anything to say about it as they have created a new optical disc that is capable of holding 1.6 petabits, or around 200,000 gigabytes, which is enough capacity to store more than 40,000 DVD movies or just over 200,000 Blu-Ray movies.

IEEE Spectrum reports the new disc has a capacity that is around 4,000 times the data density of a Blu-Ray, which is approximately 24 times the capacity of a typical hard drive. Typical optical disc drives, while being relatively cheap to manufacture, are limited by their low data capacity, which can be traced by to the technique manufacturers use to make data storage possible. IEEE Spectrum explains data on optical discs is usually stored in a single layer, but now scientists have cracked the code with a new technique that allows data encoding on 100 layers.

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IBM's new AI-powered SSDs can detect, and erase ransomware in under 60 seconds

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 28, 2024 9:00 PM CST

IBM just published a new blog detailing the technology inside of its AI-protected SSDs, with its fourth-generation FlashCore Module (FCM) technology and its latest FCM4 revision supporting AI.

IBM's new AI-powered SSDs can detect, and erase ransomware in under 60 seconds

The AI-assisted SSDs from IBM will detect and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time, magnitudes faster than a professional, or even a team of professionals. IBM's previous-gen FCM can scan all incoming data without performance degradation, but they didn't feature AI.

FCM4 is capable of monitoring statistics for each and every I/O operation; powered by machine learning, it'll detect threats like ransomware in less than 30 seconds. IBM Storage Insights software will alert users to any issues on their system, with FCM4-powered AI-boosted SSDs taking in real-time I/O data with machine learning models that will determine threats.

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Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD that pumps 14GB/sec into your PC is now up for pre-order

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 26, 2024 5:55 PM CST

Sabrent has just opened up the pre-order floodgates for its new Rocket 5 SSD, where you can saturate that PCIe 5.0 bandwidth at up to 14GB/sec with a new Rocket 5 SSD inside of your PC.

Sabrent's new Rocket 5 SSD that pumps 14GB/sec into your PC is now up for pre-order

The company has just sent out an email announcing its new Rocket 5 SSD is now available for pre-order, with the Rocket 5 2TB and 4TB SSDs recently reviewed, with benchmarks showing that for content creators and gamers, it's the very fastest SSD on benchmark charts.

If you don't want to see those insane 14GB/sec read speeds thermal throttling, the company includes a beautifully styled heatsink that ensures the Sabrent Rocket 5 will never throttle. It features top-grade, thermally conductive materials, an efficient dual-heat pipe design, and rugged durability, which are "pleasant side effects," says Sabrent.

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This DVD-style optical disc could store 200TB of storage, enough for 2000 x PS5 game discs

Anthony Garreffa | Feb 21, 2024 9:27 PM CST

A new paper published by researchers at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology teases that they've developed an optical disc that's capable of storing up to 1.6 petabits of data, which works out to around 200GB... or enough storage to hold over 2000 x PlayStation 5 games and many, many more PC games.

This DVD-style optical disc could store 200TB of storage, enough for 2000 x PS5 game discs

The scientists increased the capacity by leaps and bounds using an optical disc with a 3D planar recording architecture, which uses a highly transparent, uniform photoresist film doped with aggregation-induced emission dye and stimulated by femtosecond lasers. It sounds like a lot of scientific jargon -- and it is -- but this allows hundreds and hundreds of layers to be crammed into a single micrometer apart on the disc at the same thickness as a DVD or Blu-ray disc.

The highest-density Blu-ray disc on the market is a 4-layer Blu-ray, which holds around 100GB of data, but the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology researchers claim this new format could record 100 layers on both sides of the disc for a total capacity of 1.6 petabits, or around 200TB.

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Lexar's new SL600 Portable SSD is super fast, hits speeds of up to 2000MB/s

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 16, 2024 12:01 AM CST

The portable storage solution market is stacked with viable options, but if you're after pure performance, look no further than the new Lexar Professional SL600 Portable SSD - which delivers up to 2,000MB/s read and write speeds - maximizing its USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface.

Lexar's new SL600 Portable SSD is super fast, hits speeds of up to 2000MB/s

Available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, Lexar's latest is all about catering to photographers, videographers, and content creators looking for speed, and it's available now at retailers like B&H and Adorama. And, as it's compatible with any device with a modern USB port, it's also great for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox gamers looking to expand storage without sacrificing overall speeds.

As a portable SSD, the Lexar Professional SL600 is designed to be taken on the go and features a durable aluminum case/enclosure that's shock and vibration-resistant. And for those conscious about transporting and transferring data, you've got access to Lexar DataShield 256-bit AES encryption software to protect files.

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Update to Samsung Magician Software for SSDs resolves 'high severity' security vulnerability

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 11, 2024 11:04 PM CST

Samsung Magician Software is a powerful bit of software designed for Samsung's range of internal SSDs, external SSDs, memory cards, and USB flash drives. In addition to providing real-time stat on storage drive health and monitoring tools, there are benchmark options, diagnostic scans, optimizations, and a suite of secure data management tools.

Update to Samsung Magician Software for SSDs resolves 'high severity' security vulnerability

Odds are, if you're rocking an SSD like the excellent Samsung 990 PRO, you've probably got Samsung Magician Software installed on your PC. According to our review, the Samsung 990 PRO is one of the "best-performing flash-based consumer SSDs" in the world.

So, if you're using a Samsung SSD, make sure you update to Version 8.0.1 because it resolves a security issue flagged as 'High Severity' on the NIST Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) with a score of 7.3.

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Patriot Memory unveils its new Viper PV553 PCIe Gen5 SSD with blower fan cooling

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 7, 2024 11:31 PM CST

Patriot has unveiled its latest storage solution with the new Viper PV553 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD, arriving in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB flavors, featuring what the company calls an 'innovative active cooling system.'

Patriot Memory unveils its new Viper PV553 PCIe Gen5 SSD with blower fan cooling

The Viper PV553 offers next-gen SSD performance, with read/write speeds of up to 12,400MB/s and 11,800MB/s, and the promise of consistent cooling and thermal performance even during extended usage during gaming sessions.

Alongside the slim 16.5mm aluminum heat shield and thermal sensors, you can find a small fan - with Patriot confirming that this is its first SSD to incorporate a blower-fan design. Make no mistake, though, you can barely see it. Regarding SSDs with active-colling go, the Patriot Viper PV553 looks stunning - with a sleek sports vehicle-like design that would look great in a PC gaming build.

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TEAMGROUP PD20M Magnetic External SSD connects and sticks to your smartphone

Kosta Andreadis | Feb 6, 2024 8:01 PM CST

TEAMGROUP's latest external storage solution is the new TEAMGROUP PD20M Magnetic External SSD, a thin and lightweight unit designed to be taken on the go with the ability to snap onto a mobile device. Weighing in at a featherweight 40 grams and a thickness of just 0.82 cm, it's a portable SSD that attaches to a smartphone.

TEAMGROUP PD20M Magnetic External SSD connects and sticks to your smartphone

And it's MagSafe-compatible, which is great to see - snap it on, and you're good to go. TEAMGROUP says it's "one of the lightest and thinnest MagSafe-related products on the market," easy to grip, and comfortable to hold.

The PD20M Magnetic External SSD includes a USB Type-C interface with TEAMGROUP confirming in the announcement that it's compatible with the latest Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max smartphones - with up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds.

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