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Apricorn submits updated USB security key for FIPS 140-3
Data Protection

Apricorn submits updated USB security key for FIPS 140-3

The updated device adds 2TB capacity and automatic shutdown protection, as Apricorn targets federal approval for stricter security buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Kingston adds faster memory, USB security & SSD capacity
Data Protection

Kingston adds faster memory, USB security & SSD capacity

Data centre operators gain a 30.72TB option as Kingston adds faster DDR5 memory and encrypted USB storage for security-focused users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Is the USB making a comeback?
Storage

Is the USB making a comeback?

Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.

By Jon Fielding • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs
Storage

Kingston gains FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for IronKey USBs

Kingston wins FIPS 140-3 Level 3 for its IronKey Keypad 200 USBs, making it the first supplier with three drives at this stringent standard.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Storage

Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card

Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
Storage

Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Is cloud killing the removable storage market? Perhaps not
Storage

Is cloud killing the removable storage market? Perhaps not

One of the most promising opportunities explored includes a variety of gaming products, says a report from Futuresource Consulting.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
How to buy a memory card
Storage

How to buy a memory card

When contemplating purchasing a camera, most people think about the type of camera, the features of the camera, the price of the camera and so on.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

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Tandberg Data revives RDX storage with new EMEA distribution
Storage

Tandberg Data revives RDX storage with new EMEA distribution

Tandberg Data returns to Europe's removable storage market with RDX drives, backed by French distributor eParts as exclusive EMEA partner.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025