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CHINA - 2021/04/24: In this photo illustration the American computer hard disk drive and data storage manufacturer Western Digital (WD) logo is seen on an Android mobile device with the word cancelled on a computer screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Western Digital shifts supply to AI, leaving consumers short

By Adam Hales Published

News AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the storage market, as Western Digital confirms firm orders through 2026 and long-term agreements stretching into 2028.

News
SSDs floating in the sky
Storage is heading the way of RAM, but you don't have to overpay ... yet

By Cale Hunt Published

Hardware Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.

Hardware
A hand holding the Seagate Astro Bot Limited Edition Game Drive in ftong of a colorful background.
Seagate’s Astro Bot HDD review: storage with a playful twist

By Rebecca Spear Published

Review Seagate's Astro Bot-themed game drive is a limited edition HDD that works for PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. But is it worth buying for PC? Our review.

Review
A hand holding a 2TB PNY M.2 2230 SSD.
KB5063878 could be breaking drives — here’s how to stay safe

By Cale Hunt Published

Windows A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

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Windows
SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD fits in your hand.
SanDisk's Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD review: Damage resistant with FAST transfers

By Rebecca Spear Published

Review The G-DRIVE ArmorATD HDD is a rugged HDD that is not only rain and dust-resistant but also crush-resistant. Our review.

Review
WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive unboxed
You can get 4TB of storage space for your PC or console at a major discount right now with this WD_Black sale

By Rebecca Spear Published

Thanks to a current discount, the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is currently a lot more affordable while this sale lasts.

Gaming
Western Digital My Passport Ultra in hand.
Western Digital My Passport Ultra review: A fantastic external drive, but one of its two variants is better than the other

By Rebecca Spear Published

Review Western Digital My Passport Ultra HDD now has a larger 6TB capacity and comes with security software. Our review.

Review
Western Digital HHDs: My Passport Ultra, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.
Western Digital portable HDDs are now more appealing than ever thanks to new 6TB capacities in small form factors

By Rebecca Spear Published

Lots of space Today, Western Digital announced new 6TB capacities for three of its existing portable HDD lines. This means that the company now offers the highest capacity in a 2.5-inch drive.

Lots of space