ASUS today announced the ASUS Cobble SSD enclosure, a stylish and durable external storage solution. Featuring a unique cobblestone-inspired design and IP55 water- and dust-resistance, ASUS Cobble combines stylish aesthetics with durable, reliable protection in the most demanding environments. The enclosure supports both M.2 NVMe® PCIe® and SATA SSDs, and features a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface for superfast data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. The tool-free design allows for easy installation, while broad compatibility with Windows 11, macOS, mobile devices, and game consoles makes ASUS Cobble perfect for gamers, professionals, and content creators.

Stylish cobblestone-inspired design
The ASUS Cobble SSD enclosure has a sleek cobblestone-inspired design that’s available in gray or black. Speckle-painting techniques enabled designers to incorporate organic textures and colors into the design, giving the enclosure a warm and natural aesthetic that perfectly complements any workspace or gaming setup. A special scratch-resistant coating offers a durable surface that protects the enclosure from minor impacts, and enables the sturdy metallic chassis to withstand high temperatures for long-lasting stability and reliability.

PNY Technologies today announced the latest additions to their USB Type-C flash drive lineup, headlined by the extreme-performance PRO Elite V3™ that delivers read speeds up to 1,000MB/s and write speeds up to 800MB/s, and offers storage options ranging from 256GB - 2TB. The expanded Type-C® portfolio also includes the ultra-compact Elite-X™ Fit and Elite™ models, providing a storage solution for all Type-C and high-performance portable needs without requiring a Type-C adapter.

Extreme Storage Solution - PRO Elite V3™ Type-C
The PRO Elite V3™ leads PNY's latest generation of Type-C® USB storage solutions, crafted for professional content creators, designers, and gamers demanding high performance while working with large files and resource-demanding applications. With extreme read speeds up to 1,000MB/s and write speeds up to 800MB/s, users can safely transfer their valuable content at blazing fast speeds up to 265 times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives. A huge storage size increase of up to 2TB provides professional users ample space to store large project files, 4K video collections, and extensive gaming libraries on a single storage device.

Samsung Electronics America, a world leader in advanced memory technology, has expanded its microSD portfolio with a line of new cards inspired by iconic characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, giving players an exciting new way to celebrate their fandom, while expanding their storage and powering ultra-fast gameplay. Created in collaboration with SEGA and available to buy starting today, the Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSDs feature special designs depicting Knuckles (128GB), Tails (256GB), Sonic (512GB) and Shadow (1TB).

To celebrate the arrival of Sonic and friends on its PRO Plus microSDs, Samsung is giving every Sonic fan a chance to win a download code for Sonic X Shadow Generations ($49.99 value). Released in October 2024, this modern-day remaster of the 2011 classic Sonic Generations also features a new, standalone campaign where Shadow must save the world from his nemesis, Black Doom.

Patriot proudly announces the launch of the PDP31, a portable PSSD designed specifically for the mobile lifestyle. Supporting the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard, the PDP31 boasts a high-speed transfer rate of up to 10Gbps, with exceptional sequential read and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s, making it the ideal choice for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

To ensure ample storage for all your important files, the PDP31 is available in capacities ranging from 120GB to 2TB, making it perfect for storing everything from creative video projects to large work files. It also features a versatile USB Type-C interface for easy connection to desktops, MacBooks, Windows laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards and workflow solutions, announces a new CFexpress™ Type A Gold-class memory card in a 960GB capacity. This new capacity features the same industry-leading quality as the current ProGrade CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB memory cards. The Gold line has a VPG 200 rating and has an NVME host interface with PCIe Gen3 x1 interconnect. ProGrade Digital’s CFexpress 2.0 Type A 960GB Gold card is fully compliant with the CFexpress 2.0 specification and provides a read speed of up to 900MB/s, burst write speed of up to 800MB/s, and sustained write speed of 600MB/s – ideally suited for high-resolution video applications.

“Our new CFexpress 2.0 Type A Gold 960GB card offers Sony shooters a higher capacity storage solution at a competitive price point,” says Josh Brewer, Product Manager at ProGrade Digital. “As capacities are trending upward, we felt the time was right to add a Terabyte-class option to our Gold line, enabling Sony users to shoot at higher frame rates or capture settings.”

CORSAIR announces the immediate availability of the EX400U USB4 External SSD, delivering outstanding data transfer speeds and exceptional portability, setting a new standard in external storage devices. Leveraging the high bandwidth of USB4, this external SSD offers blazing-fast sequential read speeds of up to 4,000MB/sec and sequential write speeds of up to 3,600MB/sec. Whether you’re editing high-resolution videos, working on large-scale projects, or transferring files, the EX400U significantly reduces wait times, helping you focus on what matters most.

The EX400U’s USB4 compatibility maximizes its performance potential while also supporting USB 3.x Type-C and Thunderbolt 4, making it a versatile addition to any tech setup. Users can integrate the EX400U with their PC, Mac, or iOS devices, enjoying effortless plug-and-play connectivity with a single USB Type-C cable (included) for both power and data transfer.

Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in storage solutions, is proud to announce its new DDR5 6400 CUDIMM DRAM modules. Designed specifically for gamers, content creators, DIY PC enthusiasts, and demanding professionals, these modules offer enhanced performance and stability to meet varying speed and capacity requirements. Optimized from standard DIMMs, CUDIMMs include a Client Clock Driver (CKD) for stable and efficient operation, making them ideal for high-performance desktop systems that require greater bandwidth and reliability.

With data transfer rates of up to 6400MT/s, Transcend's DDR5 6400 DRAM modules significantly boost gaming performance, video editing smoothness, and large file processing speeds. Whether you are tackling the latest AAA gaming titles, editing high-resolution videos, or multitasking across multiple applications, these modules keep your system running smoothly even under extreme load and deliver an exceptional user experience. Plus, built-in on-die Error Correction Code (ECC) technology ensures data integrity, safeguarding important files, game progress, and creative content.