Western Digital
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- parent of SanDisk 100%
- parent of HGST 100%
- used by Solid State Drive 90%
- competes with Seagate Technology 70%
- competes with Toshiba 70%
- competes with Samsung 990 Pro 70%
- used by hard disk 70%
- used by PCI Express 4.0 70%
- competes with Kioxia 70%
- other Seagate Technology 60%
- competes with Crucial 60%
- uses Solid State Drive 60%
- 2026-07-19 product_launch Western Digital showcased new HDD technologies and product roadmaps at WAIC 2026, aiming to support the growing demands of AI infrastructure. source
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HDD industry sees strong Q3 2026 growth in shipments and revenue
The hard disk drive (HDD) industry experienced a notable increase in shipments and revenue during the third quarter of 2026. Exabyte shipments rose by 4.7%, while revenue saw a significant jump of 16.7%. Projections ind…
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New HDD study reveals high failure rates, especially in first year
A recent analysis of over 5,000 hard disk drives (HDDs) indicates that a significant portion, approximately 1.5%, fail, with nearly half of these failures occurring within the first year of operation. A notable 30% of t…
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Nasdaq Plummets 5% Amid AI Regulation Fears After Midterms · 2 sources tracked
The Nasdaq experienced its worst day in 18 months, plummeting 5% as Wall Street saw widespread losses. This downturn is attributed to growing concerns that the artificial intelligence industry will face increased regula…
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Fujifilm boosts AI-driven tape storage production with $63M investment
Fujifilm is significantly increasing its production of 100TB magnetic storage tapes, investing $63.3 million to expand capacity at its Odawara plant. This move is driven by the escalating demand for AI data storage, whi…
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WD Red Plus 10TB HDD bundle deal saves $134 at Newegg
Newegg is offering a deal on a two-pack of Western Digital WD Red Plus 10TB NAS Hard Disk Drives, providing 20TB of storage for $785.98. This bundle represents a $134 saving off the list price, which has seen an increas…
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AI inference creates massive hidden storage costs, MIT Tech Review reports
The significant costs associated with storing data generated during AI inference are often overlooked, with a focus typically placed on compute resources like GPUs. Unlike finite training runs, AI inference operates con…
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Microsoft, Alphabet object to tokenized stock trading on OKXICE platform
A new platform, OKXICE, co-chaired by Andrew Cuomo, plans to offer blockchain-based versions of 63 U.S.-listed stocks, including those from major companies like Microsoft and Alphabet Inc. Despite objections from these …
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Guide details $18K local AI server build for startups
A guide details how a 10-person startup can construct a local AI server for approximately $18,000. This setup aims to enable in-house operation of AI coding assistants, chatbots, and internal agents, thereby avoiding re…
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Supermicro appoints new CFO amid smuggling charges and investor scrutiny
Super Micro Computer has appointed Mark Long as its new Chief Financial Officer, nearly two years after initiating a search for a replacement for David Weigand. Long's appointment comes at a critical time for the compan…
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AI concept #NeverSkilling criticized at WDC Bristol
The concept of #NeverSkilling, described as a "terrible AI ideal," was reportedly presented at the WDC in Bristol. This concept, originating from a medical research paper, has drawn criticism. The specific implications …
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Seagate, Toshiba vie for TDK's HDD head business in multi-billion dollar deal
Seagate Technology and Toshiba are reportedly in a bidding war for TDK's hard disk drive magnetic head business, a deal potentially worth several billion dollars. TDK is the sole independent supplier of these critical c…
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Toshiba doubles HDD production capacity, targets 30% market share by 2030 · 2 sources tracked
Toshiba is significantly expanding its hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturing capacity, aiming to double production by 2027 with a substantial investment in its Philippines facility. This move is intended to meet soaring d…
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Western Digital CIO: Business Velocity is the New Tech Impact Measure
Technology organizations are shifting from a project-based model to one focused on end-to-end value streams, measuring success by business velocity and speed of impact rather than just project completion. This approach,…
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Kioxia, Western Digital $31B Japan expansion hinges on government subsidies
Kioxia and Western Digital are planning a significant expansion of their flash memory production in Japan, valued at approximately $31 billion. However, this ambitious project is entirely dependent on receiving substant…
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Western Digital's Exposure to New Semiconductor Tariffs Under Scrutiny
Western Digital is facing scrutiny regarding its exposure to new semiconductor tariffs. The company's reliance on components subject to these tariffs raises concerns about its financial stability and operational capacit…
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SanDisk launches Xbox Series X|S expansion cards, challenging Seagate
SanDisk has launched its Optimus GX C50 storage expansion cards for the Xbox Series X|S, offering consumers an alternative to Seagate's offerings. These cards, available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, aim to address the nee…
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Enterprise SSDs 18.6x pricier than HDDs amid HDD supply crunch
Enterprise Solid State Drives (SSDs) are now significantly more expensive than traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), with a 30TB TLC SSD costing $22,600, which is 18.6 times the price of an equivalent HDD. This price sur…
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Promotional offers for Western Digital and Womanizer products
This cluster contains two unrelated promotional offers. One is for Western Digital, offering 15% off a first order upon email registration. The other is for Womanizer, providing a 15% discount in August on products like…
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HGST most reliable, Toshiba least, in Backblaze HDD study · 1 source tracked
A peer-reviewed study analyzing 443,000 Backblaze hard drives has identified HGST as the most reliable brand, followed by Western Digital, while Toshiba and Seagate exhibited higher failure rates. The research, conducte…
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HDD industry revenue to exceed $30B in 2026 amid AI demand and tech advances
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industry is experiencing a resurgence, with revenues projected to exceed $30 billion in 2026, a level not seen since 2014. This growth is driven by advancements in areal density, with laborator…