Storage

Japanese memory maker Kioxia has announced that its manufacturing capacity is fully booked until the end of 2026, due to surging demand from AI investments. This shortage is expected to keep SSD prices high for both enterprise and consumer markets. Executives warn that companies cannot afford to halt AI spending amid competitive pressures.

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Global MLC NAND capacity is projected to drop more than 40% year-over-year in 2026, as TLC and QLC SSDs gain dominance. This shift is driven by increasing demand from AI workloads. The change marks MLC's retreat to niche markets.

Orico has introduced its PTM dock series, featuring innovative sliding trays for M.2 drives and flexible port configurations. This compact setup allows the device to function similarly to a network-attached storage system. However, the lineup comes in two versions that do not fully integrate the strongest elements from each.

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Teamgroup has introduced the PD40, a compact external SSD that supports high-speed USB4 transfers. The drive aims to disrupt the expensive portable SSD market with more affordable pricing. It remains compatible with older USB standards like 3.2 and 2.0.

Hammerspace has achieved a significant milestone in high-performance computing. The company is the first to deliver true HPC-class performance using a standards-based Linux and NFS system. This breakthrough breaks barriers in the IO500 rankings.

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TechRadar has recommended five USB flash drives smaller than SanDisk's tiny SSD for MacBook Pro users. These compact drives can be plugged in and left without concern for damage from bumps.