Do Son Linux Kernel 7.1 introduces a ground-up NTFS driver rewrite. Experience up to 110% faster multi-threaded writes and 4x faster drive mounting in 2026.
Storage
Seagate's new Exos 4U100 JBOD system offers 3.2 PB of high-density storage in a single chassis for AI and edge data centers, featuring HAMR and 30% lower power use.
SanDisk is raising prices on all consumer products by 10%, a move the company blames on surging demand for flash memory from AI and data centers.
SanDisk unveiled a 256TB UltraQLC NVMe SSD, the world's largest, built for AI data lakes and high-speed analytics, promising unprecedented capacity and efficiency.
macOS 26 introduces ASIF, a new sparse disk image format for Apple Silicon, dramatically improving VM read/write speeds and storage efficiency
Android 16 beta enhances its built-in Linux terminal by significantly increasing storage allocation and introducing dynamic resizing for a better user experience.
Synology restricts third-party drives in its 2025 Plus NAS series, limiting features like health reports. Learn about the new policy and workarounds.
Google mandates 32GB minimum storage for Android 15 devices, impacting GMS certification. This change addresses growing storage needs