Topic: consumer ssds

  • Kioxia Memory Sold Out Through 2026, Extending High Prices

    Kioxia Memory Sold Out Through 2026, Extending High Prices

    The global memory chip shortage, driven by surging AI demand, is forecast to persist with high prices for RAM and SSDs until at least 2026. Corporations are locked in a cycle of continuous AI investment due to fears of competitive disadvantage, creating a sustained, strong demand for data center ...

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  • Windows 11 SSD Issues Linked to Early Firmware, Microsoft Says

    Windows 11 SSD Issues Linked to Early Firmware, Microsoft Says

    Recent Windows 11 updates were initially blamed for SSD failures, but the root cause appears to be early firmware and BIOS versions rather than Microsoft's software. Hardware manufacturer Phison found that pre-release or outdated firmware, often used in review units, led to instability when paire...

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