Sandisk today announced the next generation of its portable SSD portfolio, introducing a three-tier lineup designed to support larger file sizes, AI content, and the increasingly demanding digital workflows of everyday users, creators, and professionals. The portfolio includes the SANDISK Portable SSD, SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD, and SANDISK Extreme PRO Portable SSD. Delivering nearly twice the speed of its predecessor and enhanced durability, the SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD is available today, with the full portfolio of products rolling out later this year.

“Whether at home, in the office, or on the go, this new generation of portable SSDs support customers across their storage needs,” said Heidi Arkinstall, Vice President of Consumer Marketing at Sandisk. “From everyday users, to creative enthusiasts, to production professionals, the SANDISK portable SSD portfolio balances performance, portability, and durability to give people storage they can depend on as their needs evolve.”

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has begun shipping evaluation samples of embedded flash memory compatible with the next-generation UFS standard, UFS 5.0, which is currently being standardized by JEDEC.

UFS 5.0 is a new standard for embedded flash storage designed to meet the performance requirements of next-generation mobile devices such as high-end smartphones equipped with on-device AI functions. It utilizes MIPI® M-PHY® version 6.0 for the physical layer and UniPro® version 3.0 for the protocol. M-PHY version 6.0 introduces the new HS-GEAR6 mode, theoretically supporting an interface speed of up to 46.6 Gigabits per second (Gb/s) per lane; with 2 lanes, UFS 5.0 can achieve approximately 10.8 Gigabytes per second (GB/s) of effective read/write performance.

The evaluation samples incorporate a newly developed in-house controller for UFS 5.0 and KIOXIA BiCS FLASH™ generation 8 3D flash memory and support capacities of 512 GB and 1 TB. The package has been redesigned with a small 7.5 x 13 mm size, contributing to board space efficiency and design flexibility.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of edge computing solutions, industrial motherboards, graphics cards, storage devices, and memory solutions, is excited to introduce its latest DDR5 16GB UDIMM memory, available in 4800MHz and 5600MHz variants. Designed with a focus on stability, efficiency, and broad system compatibility, the new DDR5 memory delivers reliable performance across everyday computing and professional applications.

Designed to support a wide range of computing environments, BIOSTAR DDR5 16GB UDIMM memory offers a balanced and dependable solution for everyday and professional use. From home entertainment and office productivity to HTPC systems, NAS deployments, system integration projects, content creation, and casual to mid-range gaming, this memory delivers smooth multitasking and consistent system responsiveness across diverse workloads.

Kioxia Singapore Pte Ltd, a worldwide leader in memory solutions, today announced the EXCERIA PRO G2 SDXC UHS-II Memory Card Series, designed for 8K video recording and continuous shooting. This series features two models in the Video Speed Class: V90 and V60. The V90 is a model designed for professionals seeking performance in 8K video recording, while the V60 is a more economical model with a good balance between speed and cost for those looking for UHS-II performance.

The all-new EXCERIA PRO G2 SDXC UHS-II Memory Card V90 takes professional photography, filmmaking, and content creation to the next level. Designed for 8K video recording and continuous shooting, these cards provide seamless performance and ample storage space with capacities up to 512GB and reads up to 310MB/s and writes up to 300MB/s for high-end 8K photo or video shoots. With their UHS-II rating, this series enhances workflows with faster file transfers and smoother editing.

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has begun sampling new Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.1 embedded memory devices with 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. Designed for read-intensive applications and high-capacity storage needs, the new devices are powered by KIOXIA’s 8th generation BiCS FLASHTM 3D flash memory technology.

QLC UFS offers a higher bit density than traditional TLC UFS, making it suitable for mobile applications that require higher storage capacities. Advancements in controller technology and error correction have enabled QLC technology to achieve this while maintaining competitive performance.

Building on these advancements, the new Kioxia devices achieve substantial performance increases. KIOXIA’s QLC UFS boosts sequential write speeds by 25%, random read speeds by 90%, and random write speeds by 95% compared to the previous generation (UFS 4.0/BiCS6 QLC UFS). Write Amplification Factor (WAF) is also improved by up to 3.5x (with WriteBooster disabled).

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces today its award-winning Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 series (KP200 and KP200C) hardware-encrypted USB flash drives have received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. This certification brings the KP200 series in line with IronKey D500S, which has already achieved this prestigious security standard, further reinforcing Kingston’s commitment to providing robust, certified data protection solutions.

Kingston IronKey Keypad 200
The KP200 series are keypad drives that are OS-independent and thus are usable on standard Windows®, macOS® platforms, as well as Linux®, ChromeOS™, even iOS and Android™ via USB-A or USB-C® connector. These drives are ideal for users who need encrypted storage to protect software that can be loaded or unloaded from medical, scientific, industrial, and other machinery with USB interfaces. For Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure companies, NIST recommends enhanced USB drive security through its new Special Publication (SP) 1334 guidance.

Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in digital storage solutions, announced the launch of the RDE3 microSD Express high-speed card reader, engineered for high-performance applications. Featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) interface, the RDE3 delivers transfer speeds of up to 900 MB/s while maintaining backward compatibility with UHS-I memory cards. From content creation to gaming, the RDE3 enables fast, stable, and efficient data handling. With a rugged yet refined design that combines performance with reliability, the RDE3—when paired with Transcend’s high-capacity microSD Express memory card USD710S—fully unleashes the potential of microSD Express, offering SSD-class performance to meet the demands of gamers and creators seeking smooth, consistent performance.

RDE3 microSD Express Card Reader: Performance Meets Premium Design
Purpose-built for high-speed workflows, the RDE3 microSD Express card reader leverages a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) interface to achieve transfer speeds of up to 900 MB/s, enabling rapid imports of 8K high-resolution footage and large game files to significantly reduce wait times and boost productivity. Supporting the PCIe-based microSD Express standard while remaining backward compatible with UHS-I cards, the RDE3 balances top-tier pe rformance with broad compatibility. Its USB-C connector supports Windows, macOS, and USB-C tablets for true plug-and-play convenience. The metal alloy housing offers excellent heat dissipation in a lightweight, durable form, while the scratch-resistant exterior delivers a clean, professional aesthetic—ensuring stable and reliable high-speed data transfers.