USB flash drives, SD cards, and microSD cards are becoming expensive as the NAND chip shortage takes its bite and expands to ...

The late 1990s saw the widespread introduction of solid-state storage based around NAND Flash. Ranging from memory cards for portable devices to storage for desktops and laptops, the data storage ...

And the reason? You've guessed it: AI!

Nothing is permanent in this world, but here’s how to ensure your data has the best chance to survive. By Eric Alt Published Mar 29, 2026 1:21 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More ...

Memory card and flash drive prices surge 124% due to AI data centers hoarding storage chips, with some products tripling in cost through 2027.

With internal storage capacities in smartphones and laptops ever-increasing, there is less reliance on external storage media by users. Plus, cloud storage is all the rage these days, offering ...

Blackmagic Design has raised prices on URSA Cine cameras and Cloud Store products for the second time in a week, citing ...

In the world of flash memory, two primary types dominate the market: NOR flash and NAND flash. While they both serve as essential components in various electronic devices, they differ significantly in ...

The narrow, deep holes required for one type of flash memory are made twice as fast with the right recipe, which includes a plasma made from hydrogen fluoride. To ...

Flash memory is on a roll. It has gone from a backup, secondary technology to a mainstream product technology that's critical to a wide range of consumer and embedded applications. Flash memory, warts ...