Latest HDDs News
Mystery second hard drive maker gears up to start producing laser-powered HAMR HDDs
Intevac says industry-wide HAMR adoption is three years away.
Seagate launches 32TB Exos M hard drive based on HAMR technology
The Exos M 32TB is now Seagate’s biggest hard drive, thanks to cutting-edge HAMR tech that finally materialized.
Seagate's HAMR HDDs qualified by customers — volume shipments imminent
Qualification of Seagate's HAMR hard drives by major customers is complete, mass shipments due in coming weeks.
Western Digital launches 32TB hard drive in SATA and SAS flavors
Western Digital’s newly launched ePMR-powered UltraSMR HDDs can store up to 32TB, a new record for shingled magnetic recording-based drives.
MSI is giving away 500GB spinning SATA drives with barebones systems in 2024
Popular PCs and components maker MSI is attempting to lure budget buyers by bundling a free 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) with its chassis, motherboard, and PSU barebones combos.
Microsoft uses automated robots to disassemble and recycle HDDs — company typically shreds two million hard drives per year
Instead of shredding outgoing HDDs, Microsoft disassembles them, then recycles rare earth metals and other valuable materials.
Toshiba launches CMR 24TB and SMR 28TB HDDs for data centers and hyperscalers
Toshiba unveils 24TB MG11 and 28TB MA11 hard drives for hyperscalers.
Seagate opens an eBay store to sell refurbished hard drives
To expand its Hard Drive Circularity Program and reduce electronic waste, Seagate is now selling its refurbished and recertified mechanical hard drives through eBay for attractive prices.
