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Flash memory is ubiquitous, but a wave of price increases in 2026 is breaking its comfort zone
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Flash memory is ubiquitous, but a wave of price increases in 2026 is breaking its comfort zone

NAND flash memory relies on the behind-the-scenes remedy of the controller to cover up wear and speed issues, but TrendForce predicts that NAND contract prices will rise sharply for two consecutive quarters in 2026, and AI and data center demand are bringing the price issue to the sun.

Samsung SSD Prices Triple in Half a Year — USB Flash Drives Are Suddenly the Smart Buy
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Samsung SSD Prices Triple in Half a Year — USB Flash Drives Are Suddenly the Smart Buy

The AI boom has sent SSD prices through the roof — Samsung's 990 Pro jumped from $318 to $1,100 — and suddenly the humble USB flash drive everyone used to mock is the most cost-effective way for regular people to move files around.

Sharge Disk Pro 2 Finally Fixes 3 Generations of Screwups: One Cable for HDMI Out and Four Storage Options
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Sharge Disk Pro 2 Finally Fixes 3 Generations of Screwups: One Cable for HDMI Out and Four Storage Options

From ear-splitting fans to fake magnets and USB ports that couldn't fit a cable, Sharge has turned its SSD enclosure into a pocket-sized do-it-all card that outputs HDMI, passes through power, and even recognizes the Switch 2.