Solid State Drives
PulseAugur coverage of Solid State Drives — every cluster mentioning Solid State Drives across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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LTO tape storage roadmap targets 365 TB per cartridge
The Linear Tape-Open (LTO) format is set to significantly increase its storage capacity, with future generations like LTO-14 aiming for up to 365 TB per cartridge. This evolution, driven by companies such as Hewlett Pac…
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Data on old thumb drives at risk due to degradation and loss
Older USB thumb drives are becoming increasingly unreliable and pose a risk to stored data. Factors such as physical damage, accidental loss, and the finite write cycles of flash memory contribute to their degradation. …
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers discounts on PC hardware
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is underway in October 2026, offering discounts on various tech components. The sale includes deals on graphics processing units, central processing units, and Solid State Drives, with…
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Tech scavenger builds Proxmox server from landfill finds
A tech enthusiast has successfully built a home lab server running Proxmox Virtual Environment by salvaging components from a local landfill. The individual regularly visits the electronics recycling area, collecting it…
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USB-C hubs offer portable alternative to expensive docking stations
For users needing to expand their laptop's port selection, USB-C hubs offer a more portable and often less expensive alternative to traditional docking stations. While docking stations typically provide more power and d…
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Kimi K3 model demoed on MacBook Pro; Bevy animation discussed; 'Tetris for Xenophobes' game removed
A demonstration showcased the Kimi K3 (2.8T) model running at 1 token/s on a MacBook Pro, utilizing four Solid State Drives for data streaming. Separately, a blog post explored animation techniques within the Bevy game …
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Kimi K3 LLM runs on MacBook Pro via SSD streaming
A demonstration showcased the Kimi K3 large language model running on a MacBook Pro, achieving a speed of 1 token per second. This was accomplished by streaming the model from four Solid State Drives, utilizing the delt…
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AI drives storage costs up, while NVIDIA's DLSS 5 demands more power · 4 sources tracked
The increasing cost of storage drives is being attributed to the growing demand from AI applications, impacting both Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Separately, NVIDIA's new DLSS 5 technology, whi…
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AI boom drives up prices for SSDs and HDDs
The surge in prices for both Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) is largely attributed to the escalating demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers. Hyperscalers are acquiring high-capacity H…
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Amazon Labor Day Sale: Up to 46% Off PC Hardware and Tech
Amazon is holding a Labor Day sale in 2026, offering discounts of up to 46% on a variety of PC hardware and tech products. The sale includes deals on gaming monitors, solid-state drives, laptops, gaming headsets, keyboa…
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AI demand tightens memory supply, AMD bets on specialized inference chips · 4 sources tracked
The burgeoning demand for AI, particularly for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and DRAM, is creating significant supply constraints across the semiconductor industry. This surge is prompting manufacturers to prioritize AI i…
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USB flash drives persist despite SSD competition and rising prices
USB flash drives, despite their long history and continued utility for basic storage needs, are facing increased competition from more advanced storage solutions. While Solid State Drives (SSDs) offer superior speed, du…
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NVMe adds virtualization for SSDs, boosting storage in virtualized environments
The NVMe specification has been updated to include virtualization capabilities for locally attached Solid State Drives. This enhancement aims to improve storage management and performance in virtualized environments. Th…
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Media storage demand surges amid AI build-out and active archiving
A new report from Coughlin Associates details the growing demand for digital storage within the media and entertainment industry. The report highlights that while cloud storage use is slowing, with some data returning t…
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USB 3.0 vs. USB 2.0: Speed, Bandwidth, and Use Cases Explained
USB 3.0 offers significantly faster speeds and greater bandwidth compared to USB 2.0, making it ideal for high-demand devices like Solid State Drives and 4K webcams. While USB 2.0 ports are often black or white and USB …
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LLM boom drives up storage prices, impacting personal tech projects
The surge in demand for large language models (LLMs) has significantly impacted the cost and availability of storage devices. This increased demand has led to a substantial rise in prices for components like USB sticks,…
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LLM training drives up hardware costs, impacting open-source projects
The increasing demand for hardware to train Large Language Models (LLMs) is driving up prices and causing shortages for essential components like SSDs and memory. This trend is impacting open-source projects and commons…
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Nvidia Rubin GPU to Drive NAND Demand; Xbox Game Pass Adds New Titles
Nvidia's upcoming Rubin GPU architecture is expected to significantly increase demand for NAND flash memory, according to industry analysts. This surge in demand is attributed to the new architecture's reliance on Solid…
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Use low-speed USB ports for keyboards and mice to save bandwidth
When connecting a computer keyboard and mouse, it is generally best to use the lowest-speed USB ports available, such as USB 2.0. These input devices require minimal bandwidth, freeing up higher-speed USB 3.x and USB4 p…
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PostgreSQL committer examines random_page_cost for SSDs
PostgreSQL committer Tomas Vondra, affiliated with Microsoft, explored the `random_page_cost` parameter in PostgreSQL. He investigated whether this parameter, which has remained at 4.0 since 2002, should be adjusted for…