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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 • Last month
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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