To help consumers get the most out of their handheld gaming PC experience, WD_BLACK from Western Digital is introducing a new premium, high-performance M.2 2230 solution architected for today's handheld PC gamer. Building upon the WD_BLACK legacy of performance storage for all kinds of competitive gamers, the company is introducing the WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD.

According to a recent Gartner report, the handheld gaming console market is expected to reach 14.8M by 2027. As the mobile gaming market continues to grow and more AAA titles are released, new and innovative storage solutions are being released and developed to ensure mobile gamers are able to make the most of their on-the-go gaming experience.

"With game sizes continually becoming larger, it's easy for handheld game consoles to fill up over time with new games and regular updates," said Eric Spanneut, vice president of client SSDs for Western Digital. "The new WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD boosts available storage up to 2TB and is specifically designed to handle the peak performance of demanding games for handheld gaming PCs."

In order to meet the evolving needs of Netcom data center computing, global memory provider TEAMGROUP is proud to introduce the new DDR5 VLP ECC U-DIMM normal and wide temperature (-40° to +85°C) memory module. It features DDR5 high performance, high frequencies, and large-capacity industrial ICs. Designed to have an extremely low profile for greater performance and more compact hardware configurations, the U-DIMM provides users with better performance and reliability than ever before.

TEAMGROUP's DDR5 VLP ECC U-DIMM memory modules come in frequencies up to 4800 MHz and 5600 MHz to ensure fast data processing and enhance computing performance. The memory is also offered in a wide range of capacity options, from 16GB to 48GB, allowing users to select the most suitable capacity kit for their platform's workload and computing needs. This module comes in an ultra-low-profile design, with a board height of only 0.738 inches, half of the normal modules. This allows it to meet the hardware configuration requirements of blade servers and helps maximize space for the user’s configuration of components, and achieves higher server density.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, launched today the Best-in-Class Kingston IronKey D500S, hardware-encrypted USB flash drive providing military-grade security for classified data in transit.

D500S is FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending) certified with new enhancements from NIST requiring secure microprocessor upgrades for stronger security and attack protections for government and military use. The drive self-tests upon bootup and includes thermal and voltage protection to automatically shut down when certain threshold is reached. Waterproof, dustproof, shock and vibration resistant to Military Standards, crush-resistant and epoxy-filled, D500S’ rugged zinc casing protects internal components from penetration attacks.

Following the success of the UD90 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, Silicon Power is excited to introduce the first M.2 2230 form factor to its lineup of high-performance NVMe SSDs. The UD90 in this new and compact size, which is 62.5% smaller than the M.2 2280, has been specifically designed for the increasing popularity of portable game consoles, such as Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Its smaller dimensions enable seamless integration into these space-constrained consoles for lightning-fast speeds and ultra-high capacities without compromise. This move underscores Silicon Power’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation and providing solutions that empower gamers to make the most of their experiences, no matter how they choose to play games.

Performance That Defies Its Size
The UD90 redefines speed and performance for on-the-go gamers. With blazing read and write speeds up to 5,000MB/s and 3,200MB/s, respectively, this SSD harnesses the power of its PCIe Gen4x4 interface and NVMe technology to deliver unparalleled performance in a tiny form factor. Gamers can now experience quicker load times, seamless world rendering, and smoother gameplay transitions on portable game consoles that rival the performance of traditional gaming setups. In fact, the M.2 2230 delivers better power density performance, which is approximately 12% higher than the M.2 2280.

Samsung Electronics America today announced the release of a new 4-terabyte (TB) offering in its SSD 990 PRO series for gamers and creators. The 990 PRO series includes high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSDs powered by eighth-generation Samsung V-NAND (V8) technology and an enhanced proprietary controller.

Offering blazing-fast speeds and ultimate power efficiency, the 990 PRO series is optimized for massive data volumes, such as 3D/4K graphics work, data analytics and high-quality games, making it the ideal SSD for today’s PCs, laptops, game consoles and computing systems. With improved total bytes written (TBW) ratings of up to 2,400TB, the 990 PRO series ensures increased SSD reliability and longevity, ideal for those with highly demanding workloads and large storage capacity needs.

ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces the 3rd generation of its CFexpress™ Type B Cobalt-class memory card in a new 1.3TB capacity. This new generation features the same industry-leading quality of ProGrade current 2nd generation 325GB and 650GB capacity cards, but now leverages PCIe Gen 4 interconnect with NVMe 1.4c host controller interface. ProGrade Digital’s 3rd generation CFexpress Cobalt cards are fully compliant with the just released CFexpress 4.0 specification, and provide read speeds of up to 3,400MB/s, burst write speeds of up to 3,000MB/s, and sustained write speeds of up to 2,800MB/s – ideally suited for the highest-resolution cinema-grade video capture applications. As in past Cobalt-class memory card generations, the highest endurance and reliability memory technology is utilized – ensuring years of trouble-free, high-performance capture.

“The introduction of our 3rd generation CFexpress Cobalt card at the 1.3TB capacity point provides the extra space and unparalleled performance needed for the very highest resolution video capture needs,” said Wes Brewer, Founder and CEO of ProGrade Digital. “Our inclusion of PCIe Gen 4 controller technology, coupled with upcoming USB 4.0 high-speed readers will allow offloading speeds 3x greater than previously possible, providing a dramatic reduction in workflow processing time.”

As digital transformation becomes imperative, with the continual evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rapid advancements in cloud computing, enterprises' demand for data computation and storage is escalating. To meet this growing demand, SSSTC (a subsidiary of Kioxia) has launched the CL6 series of industrial-grade SSDs, the world's first to be equipped with KIOXIA's sixth-generation BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory.

The CL6 series SSD utilizes the PCIe® 4.0 x4 interface and adheres to the NVMe™ 1.4c standard. It supports fully matured Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, surpassing the performance limits of DRAM-less SSDs, offering a more efficient and reliable storage experience. With SLC caching, the sequential read speed can reach up to 6,000 MB/s, and sequential write speed is up to 5,300 MB/s. The CL6 series is available in mainstream M.2 2280 format, as well as M.2 2242 and M.2 2230, with a maximum capacity of up to 2TB to meet the storage needs of different applications.