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technology8 days ago•2 min saved

Samsung offers free 512GB upgrade on 256GB Galaxy S26 preorders in India

Samsung is extending a storage upgrade for Galaxy S26 preorders in India, upgrading the 256GB variant to 512GB for free (no upgrade for the 512GB model). Pre-orders also come with an assured INR 2,699 voucher, plus chances to win larger vouchers (75 x INR 5,000 and 5 x INR 50,000). The Galaxy S26 series is expected to debut at Galaxy Unpacked on Feb 25, 2026, with potential price increases in some markets and possible wider rollout of the offer.

via SamMobile|

#galaxy-s26 #india #preorders

technology8 days ago•44 min saved

Microsoft's Glass Data Storage Promises 10,000-Year Durability

Microsoft Research’s Project Silica encodes 4.8 TB of data into 3D voxels inside a glass chip using femtosecond lasers; readout uses phase-contrast microscopy and a neural-network with error-correction, with data allegedly stable for more than 10,000 years at 290°C, potentially serving archival libraries and cultural repositories with low energy use and recyclability, though questions remain on cost and scaling to larger capacities.

via Ground News|

#archival-data #glass #microsoft

technology12 days ago•7 min saved

AI Demand Drains WD's HDD Capacity, Prices Climb

Western Digital says it’s sold out of HDD capacity due to surging AI and enterprise demand, pushing HDD prices to multi-year highs. With cloud revenue around 89% and consumer sales only about 5%, WD will focus on HDDs for exabyte-scale data centers and has secured long-term orders through 2027–2028 with major customers.

via TweakTown|

#ai #data-centers #hdd

technology26 days ago•2 min saved

Huge 1TB MacBook Pro Deal: Refurbished Power at Under $450

Mashable Deals highlights a grade-A refurbished 2020 MacBook Pro with 1TB SSD for $439.99 (regularly $1,999) via StackSocial, featuring a 13.3-inch Retina display, 10th-gen Intel Core i5, Touch Bar, True Tone, and up to 10 hours of battery life, while supplies last.

via Mashable|

#apple #deal #macbook

business29 days ago•5 min saved

Apple braces for modest margin hit as memory prices rise

Apple says rising RAM and SSD storage prices have had a minimal impact on gross margin in Q4 2025, with a potential small effect expected in the current quarter. The company committed to exploring long-term options to address price pressures, even as it reported $143.8 billion in revenue last quarter (up 16% YoY) and guided for similar 13-16% growth and 48-49% gross margin this quarter.

via MacRumors|

#business #earnings #grossmargin

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Galaxy S26 lineup to start at 256GB, adds color options ahead of February Unpacked

A Finnish retailer leak suggests the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra) will ship with 256GB of storage as standard (dropping the 128GB option), with a 512GB upgrade available. Colors listed include Black, White, Sky Blue, and Cobalt Violet. The launch is expected on February 25, 2026 at an Unpacked event in San Francisco, though Samsung has not officially confirmed these details.

via SamMobile|

#galaxy-s26 #leaks #samsung

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Raspberry Pi Unveils Premium USB Flash Drive for Pi Projects

Raspberry Pi launches a premium USB 3.0 flash drive available in 128GB ($30) and 256GB ($55) with an all‑aluminium enclosure, sustained write speeds up to 75MB/s (128GB) and 150MB/s (256GB), pSLC caching, SMART health reporting, TRIM support, and robust power‑loss protection for reliable portable Pi storage.

via Raspberry Pi|

#flash-drive #raspberry-pi #smart-trim

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Purge Your Medicine Cabinet: Keep Only What You Need and Store It Safely

The article urges readers to empty and inventory their medicine cabinets, discard expired or unused items, and keep only essential medicines, organizing them by expiration date to simplify home care and improve safety.

via The New York Times|

#health #home-care #medications

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Samsung P9 microSD Express cards expand Switch 2 storage on sale

Samsung is discounting its P9 microSD Express cards, with 256GB for $39.99 and 512GB for $79.99, making it easy to expand the Nintendo Switch 2’s storage beyond its 256GB internal. Large games like Cyberpunk 2077 (59GB) and FF VII Remake Intergrade (93GB) can quickly fill internal space, so the P9 offers faster, expandable storage for games and other devices, representing a smart buy for growing digital libraries.

via The Verge|

#deals #microsd #samsung

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Ugreen Unveils AI-Enhanced NAS and Smart Home Security at CES 2026

Ugreen has launched an AI-powered NAS with high RAM options (up to 64GB) and advanced features like universal search, AI photo categorization, and offline language processing, targeting both consumers and professionals, with prices starting at $999 for preorders.

via The Verge|

#ai #nas #smart-features

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Investing in a Home NAS System: My Experience and Benefits

The article reviews the Terramaster F4-425 NAS, highlighting its ease of setup, large storage capacity, and versatile features for home use, making it a cost-effective solution for centralized data storage, backup, and media management. Despite some complexity in setup for less tech-savvy users, it offers fast performance and multiple functionalities, proving to be a worthwhile investment for home data management.

via ZDNET|

#backup #home #nas

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Discounted Expansion Cards Pave the Way for 2026's AAA Xbox Titles

Amazon is offering discounts on Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X|S, making it more affordable to expand storage for upcoming 2026 titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Halo. These cards allow direct game play from the expanded storage, saving space on the internal SSD, with prices reduced to as low as $139.99 for 1TB and up to $404.98 for 4TB. The deals are available at Amazon and Best Buy, providing a cost-effective way to manage game storage for Xbox gamers.

via Windows Central|

#discounts #gaming #seagate

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Science-Backed Tips to Enhance Your Champagne's Flavor

Research shows that champagne's taste can be affected by storage time, altitude, and environment, with older bottles losing carbonation and altitude affecting flavor perception; drinking champagne soon after purchase is recommended for optimal taste.

via BBC|

#altitude #carbon-dioxide #champagne

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

How to Manage System Data to Free Up iPhone Storage

Many iPhone users face storage issues due to 'System Data,' which includes caches, logs, and temporary files managed automatically by iOS. There's no manual way to clear this data, but closing unused apps may help reduce it temporarily. Apple states the system handles cleanup to maintain performance, and users must wait for iOS to free up space.

via Mashable|

#apple #iphone #storage

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Home NAS Setup: Essential Buying Tips for Data Security

The Terramaster F4-425 is a cost-effective 4-bay NAS device offering extensive storage, user-friendly setup, and versatile features like media serving and file synchronization, making it suitable for home or small business use, though some setup complexity may challenge less experienced users.

via ZDNET|

#nas #review #setup