Micron Technology, Inc., a leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, today announced its decision to exit the Crucial consumer business, including the sale of Crucial consumer-branded products at key retailers, e-tailers and distributors worldwide.

Micron will continue Crucial consumer product shipments through the consumer channel until the end of fiscal Q2 (February 2026). The company will work closely with partners and customers through this transition and will provide continued warranty service and support for Crucial products. Micron will continue to support the sale of Micron-branded enterprise products to commercial channel customers globally.

“The AI-driven growth in the data center has led to a surge in demand for memory and storage. Micron has made the difficult decision to exit the Crucial consumer business in order to improve supply and support for our larger, strategic customers in faster-growing segments,” said Sumit Sadana, EVP and Chief Business Officer at Micron Technology. “Thanks to a passionate community of consumers, the Crucial brand has become synonymous with technical leadership, quality and reliability of leading-edge memory and storage products. We would like to thank our millions of customers, hundreds of partners and all of the Micron team members who have supported the Crucial journey for the last 29 years.”

In response to global sustainability trends, Apacer Technology Inc. has unveiled its new ECO Series portable storage products made from fully recycled plastic materials, alongside the AS714 Portable SSD, which combines which delivers mobile-ready convenience with IP65-rated protection. These launches reinforce Apacer’s long-term commitment to integrating sustainable design and innovative technology across its product lines.

Apacer CEO CK Chang emphasized that the company has been actively advancing green product design in recent years. “Beyond implementing sustainable actions into our product design , we aim to inspire more consumers to embrace environmental awareness through tangible, eco-conscious products,” he said.

According to the OECD’s 2022 Global Plastics Outlook report, the world generates approximately 353 million tons of plastic waste each year, with packaging accounting for around 40%. In line with its green product philosophy, Apacer developed the ECO Series, including the AH270 ECO USB Flash Drive and the AC236 ECO Portable Hard Drive – both built with housings made entirely from Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic materials.

Samsung Electronics today announced the release of its latest external storage device, the T7 Resurrected Portable Solid State Drive (PSSD), special addition to the company’s Portable SSD family. With the same performance compared to the previous T7 model, the new PSSD delivers high-speed storage options and demonstrates a responsible approach to material use.

Responsibility at Its Core
Unlike previous portable SSD lineups, the T7 Resurrected features a unique body case design crafted from 100% recycled aluminum certified by TÜV Rheinland. The body case of the T7 Resurrected, fabricated from aluminum discarded generated during the production of Samsung Galaxy mobile devices, encourages the cross-division circulation of resources. By eliminating the coloring process, the product showcases the natural luster of aluminum while minimizing chemical use and streamlining its manufacturing process. Furthermore, the packaging design utilizes 100% recycled paper and ASA-certified soy ink, underscoring Samsung’s ongoing efforts toward responsible manufacturing practices. Thanks to these efforts, the T7 Resurrected won the 2026 CES Innovation Award in the Sustainability & Energy category.

Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory solutions, continues to drive mobile storage innovation and R&D capabilities. Today, the company announced the launch of the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S Destroyed External SSD, the world’s first external SSD with built-in data destruction functionality. The device features TEAMGROUP’s patented two-stage safety push-button design. Combined with a red visual warning and a dual-damping structural mechanism, it effectively prevents accidental activation and ensures operational safety. This innovation underscores TEAMGROUP’s ongoing leadership in mobile storage technology and sets a new benchmark for confidential data protection.

The T-CREATE EXPERT P35S is designed for immediate destruction of highly-sensitive information in emergent situations. It is equipped with TEAMGROUP’s exclusive and patented one-click data destruction circuit, which integrates "dual-mode data destruction" and "chip destruction" mechanisms. This allows users to instantly initiate the destruction of classified information with a simple click-and-slide, ensuring that the data is completely irreversible. For daily applications, the P35S combines simple operation with reliable performance to support professional workflows. Weighing only 42 grams, the T-CREATE EXPERT P35S features a compact and rounded shape that allows for a comfortable one-handed grip, providing users with an easy, on-the-go file access experience. The P35S supports a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface with a plug-and-play functionality and offers multiple capacity options — 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. This meets the professionals’ specific needs of handling classified data in critical scenarios while delivering a stable, high-performance portable storage experience.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it releases its first cable-free solid-state drive for those in need of an affordable and reliable, portable solution for data back-up and transfers.

With the sleek look of a traditional flash drive in a compact, durable metal casing, the Dual Portable SSD can easily transfer files between USB Type-A and USB-C® devices such as laptops, desktops, mobile devices and more with USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1,050MB/s read and 950MB/s write. To improve productivity and enhance your workflow, this all-in-one storage and transfer solution boasts capacities up to 2TB for large files, high-res photos and 4K videos.

KIOXIA Europe GmbH today announced the launch of the EXCERIA BASIC SSD Series, a new addition to its Consumer SSD line-up, delivering the speed of PCIe 4.0 performance at a price everyday users can afford.

Designed for consumers who want to breathe new life into their PC or notebook without overspending, the EXCERIA BASIC Series is the ideal upgrade from older SATA or PCIe 3.0 drives. With sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,800 MB/s, users can expect faster boot times, quicker file transfers, and smoother multitasking – whether at work, at home, or on the move.

Available in capacities up to 2TB and in the popular M.2 2280 form factor, the EXCERIA BASIC SSDs offer the perfect balance of performance, reliability, and value. Backed by KIOXIA's decades of innovation as a global leader in flash memory, the series combines cutting-edge PCIe 4.0 (Gen4x4) technology with competitive pricing that stands out in a crowded market.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is delighted to announce a new 2TB capacity for both the Lexar® Professional GOLD and SILVER series of CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards.

The 2TB Lexar® Professional GOLD CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card and the 2TB Lexar® Professional SILVER CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card are engineered to help creatives stay in the field longer, with the capacity to store multiple burst photo collections and capture seamless cinema-quality 8K video.
Featuring max read speeds of 1800MB/s and max write speeds of 1650MB/s, the 2TB Lexar® Professional GOLD CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card can capture vibrant, fast-action shots and accelerate post-production. Combined with sustained write speeds up to 1400MB/s, this card allows users to capture video without missing a frame.

Built to capture seamless 8K video and gorgeous burst photos, the Lexar® Professional SILVER CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card delivers max read speeds of 1750MB/s, max write speeds of 1650MB/s and sustained write speeds of up to 1300MB/s so users can capture anything they’d like to shoot.