Samsung Electronics America, the leader in advanced memory technology, today announced a new 512 GB capacity for its BAR Plus and FIT Plus USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drives. The newest drives introduce more storage capacity to the lineup in the same sleek designs, perfect for storing your favorite tunes, irreplaceable photos/videos, and important work or school documents. These USB flash drives help you back up your data and save time thanks to their high capacity, quick speeds, wide device compatibility, and reliability.

"We recognize that professionals across the U.S. have more data storage needs than ever. That's why we're introducing a new size option within our cutting-edge BAR Plus and FIT Plus USB Flash Drive line-up, ensuring there is a storage solution for everyone," said Jose Hernandez, Senior Director of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung. "The drives are also intentionally designed to fit your personal style - whether you prefer something sleek and modern or unassuming and traditional, you can always be plugged in."

PNY announced today the newest addition to its Flash Drive assortment, the Elite-X Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drives. Elite-X Type-C is small in size but big in performance and portability. Boasting up to 256 GB of storage, up to 200 MB/s read speeds and up to 100 MB/s write speeds, The Elite-X Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drives allow users to quickly and easily transfer files, photos, videos, music and more. Whether you're a student or a CEO, the Elite-X Type-C ensures you'll always have access to important files and you'll never again miss capturing important content due to limited memory!

Meticulously Crafted Design
The slender design of Elite-X Type-C is tailored to fit Type-C ports without the need for an adapter. The carefully crafted, narrow housing was designed to allow the drive to be used alongside other ports, taking up minimal space and leaving ports accessible for other needs. The included sliding cover protects the Type-C connector when not in use to prevent your valuable data from damage or loss!

Western Digital today announces a lineup of new solutions from its award-winning SanDisk brand that are designed to satisfy consumers' needs for more storage both at home and on the go. In a world of pixelated memories and digitalized experiences, the need for more space remains constant. Whether documenting a child's first steps, conducting wildlife research, or backing up a carefully curated music library, these new solutions from SanDisk are built for capturing and preserving life's journeys.

"We understand that peoples' storage needs continuously evolve, from personal photos, videos and files to professional content, which is what pushes us to redefine the limits of what's possible," says Susan Park, Vice President, Consumer Solutions, Western Digital. "Our goal is to continue creating easy-to-use, trusted solutions that people rely on today and tomorrow, and we hope the solutions we are launching today inspire people to keep creating."

Setting a new benchmark in the realm of cyber security, DataLocker Inc., the leader in encrypted storage solutions, endpoint protection, and management tools, proudly presents the Sentry 5 hardware-encrypted USB Flash Drive. This latest innovation stands as a standard of unparalleled data protection, tailored where stringent compliance and security have become paramount.

DataLocker CEO Jay Kim emphasizes, "In the ever-evolving digital landscape full of cyber threats, the Sentry 5 encrypted cold storage USB drive provides an additional tool for your security arsenal. This device is a continuation of our unwavering commitment to upholding data security, offering organizations a blend of top-notch security measures, flexibility, and efficiency."

Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, a flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is pleased to announce that its renowned Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 series hardware-encrypted USB drives have successfully obtained the prestigious SySS Pen Test Certificate. This certification further strengthens the enterprise security credentials of the IronKey product line, assuring customers of its robust protection against potential vulnerabilities and unauthorised access.

SySS, an internationally recognised penetration testing and security consulting company, conducted rigorous and comprehensive assessments on the Kingston IronKey Vault Privacy 50 series. The goal was to evaluate its resistance to various attack vectors and ascertain its overall security profile. After a thorough examination, the IronKey Vault Privacy 50 series passed the drive-level attack suites, proving its reliability and high level of enterprise-grade security.

June 5th is recognized globally as World Environment Day. To support this year's World Environment Day campaign - Beat Plastic Pollution - and call on the public to take action against plastic pollution, Team Group is proud to announce our latest eco-friendly product - the C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive. Team Group has always been committed to researching, developing, and designing sustainable solutions. The C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive, therefore, revolves around the circular economy as its core principle and aims to reduce the use of new plastics, giving second life to waste plastics through recycling and reuse as we remain steadfast in our commitment to creating a sustainable future for planet Earth.

The C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive is made from 75% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics and is able to effectively reduce 69% of carbon emissions without compromising the durability of plastic materials, making it an effective storage solution with a smaller carbon footprint. Just 100,000 Net-zero Flash Drives is equivalent to saving nearly 203,000 sheets of A4 paper or eliminating the use of 9,200 PET water bottles (600ml), which means buying a C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive is the equivalent of saving 2 sheets of A4 paper or 0.1 PET bottles. Owning a C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive is a lifestyle choice, a commitment to energy conservation and carbon reduction, and a real step towards protecting our planet Earth. Let's beat plastic pollution together. The C175 ECO Net-zero Flash Drive features an ingenious concealed storage clip that enables users to plug the cap onto the back and prevent cap loss, which can also reduce pollution and safeguard our planet.

Leading memory brand, Team Group, returns to COMPUTEX 2023 with the theme "DAZZLE．CHILL．INTEGRATE" to introduce six new products in the memory, cooling solution, and storage device categories. They will be unveiled for the first time at COMPUTEX (5/30-6/2), showcasing Team Group's latest cooling solutions and "aurora" RGB lighting tech as the highlights of the grand exhibition. This year's exhibition is split into two display areas for T-FORCE and T-CREATE's new products. In addition to a large gradient LED screen that will demonstrate T-FORCE's industry-leading RGB technology, there will be physical display areas for the new products, each of which will create an immersive interactive experience that displays the cooling and aurora theme of the exhibition. Attendees will be met with a visual feast of colorful lighting and cool tech.

T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR5 Gaming Overclocking Memory is equipped with innovative dual light pipes which utilize black translucent acrylic and multi-optical designs to display a soft aurora-like flow of light. The matte heat spreader of the XTREEM ARGB DDR5 is made of high-quality 2 mm black aluminium alloy, which has undergone aluminium extrusion, CNC processing, sandblasting, and black anodizing, creating a unique material that combines the hardness and durability of basalt and the soft texture of black beach sand. It comes in a variety of frequencies starting from DDR5-7000 to DDR5-8266 and is specially designed for gamers after an extreme performance and dazzling RGB lighting.

ADATA reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable environment and reducing the carbon footprint of its products through the launch of the company's first line of green storage offerings. The HC300 ECO external hard drive (HDD) and UC310 ECO USB flash drive (UFD) represent a positive step towards renewable electronic products by featuring enclosures that consist of recycled plastic and packaged in materials certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council).

The ADATA HC300 ECO and UC310 ECO are forerunners in a series of ADATA products focused on ESG concepts. The casings of these devices are made of PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) materials, such as 5-gallon water jugs. The use of PCR materials in HC300 ECO can effectively reduce carbon emissions by 48%. Typical post-consumer materials would normally be discarded as waste having completed its consumer lifecycle. These materials are also sourced from a single location, further reducing the product's carbon footprint.

World-leading memory brand Team Group introduces the new C222 USB 3.2 Flash Drive, a fusion of delicate metal crafting and streamlined ergonomic design, showcasing classy style with zinc alloy. The matte gray metallic surface combined with the soft, streamlined ergonomic curve allows the flash drive to fit perfectly in the fingers, so that it feels good in the hand and elegantly displays the exquisite craftsmanship.

The C222 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is made of zinc alloy to create a fine matte metal surface. The device is both stylish and useful, with the streamlined ergonomic design enabling the thumb to fit flawlessly on the smooth surface of the flash drive, making it easy to insert and remove, providing a comfortable and convenient user experience. The C222 USB 3.2 Flash Drive comes with a lanyard loop that allow users to attach it to key rings, backpacks, and portable accessories as they wish. The C222 USB 3.2 Flash Drive is also designed without cap, solving the problem of cap loss and can be quickly plugged in for use. Packaged with COB (Chip On Board) technology, the flash drive is water, dust, and shock proof to protect data. It comes with USB3.2 Gen1 interface to fulfill daily storage applications.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the release of the Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 (KP200), the industry's first drive to deliver the latest FIPS 140-3 Level 3 security for your data.

The IronKey Keypad 200 is built with robust protection and flexibility of use in mind—offering XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption in a feature-rich and OS-independent alphanumeric keypad. KP200 incorporates a built-in rechargeable battery, so users can unlock the drive using the keypad for easy-to-use PIN access, without using software. Once unlocked, users can access their data by plugging the drive into any device that supports USB Type-A Flash storage, making it a plug-and-play device across IT ecosystems.

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of memory modules, USB flash drives, memory cards, solid state drives, portable hard drives, and gaming peripherals, today announces the ADATA ELITE UE800 USB Flash Drive. With USB 3.2 Gen2 for read and write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s and capacities of up to 512 GB, this drive makes digital life easier. With USB Type-C, users will enjoy easy compatibility with all their devices, from PCs, smartphones, to tablets.
The compact UE800 features read/write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s, which is 10 times faster than the average USB 3.2 Gen1 drive. Along with bandwidth of up to 10 Gb/s, users can plug and play the UE800 to read and write files, large and small, in an instant. What's more, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices for added convenience.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announces the addition of the DataTraveler Max Type-A. It joins DataTraveler Max, the USB Type-C model, to complete the Kingston DT Max series of next-gen, high performance USB flash drives. Both drives leverage the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard.

The DataTraveler Max (DT Max) series delivers record-breaking speeds up to 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write to make them some of the fastest USB drives on the market and the first of its kind. DT Max is designed with portability and convenience in mind. DT Max Type-A features a merlot and black design with Type-A connector, while the original DT Max features an all-black design with Type-C connector to differentiate the drives at first glance. The unique ridged casing protects the connector when it is not in use and is easy to move in a single motion. Seamlessly transfer and store large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more with top speeds and high capacities up to 1TB3. The addition of a keyring loop and LED status indicator makes the drive ideal for users who need storage on-the-go.

In addition to the Marvel M02, Silicon Power today released the Marvel Xtreme M80 performance-segment USB flash drive. Built in the conventional 2-piece form-factor, the Xtreme M80 measures 68.5 mm x 17.8 mm x 8.2 mm (LxWxH), weighing about 8.5 g. It comes in 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB capacities. The drive features a USB 3.1 Gen 2 type-A (10 Gbps) interface, and offers sequential transfer rates of up to 600 MB/s reads, and up to 500 MB/s writes, and takes advantage of UASP. Its plastic body features a brushed alumiunium-looking finish, with a chrome element toward the end. The company didn't release pricing.

Take your data anywhere with the new Marvel M02 USB flash drive from Silicon Power (SP). The Marvel M02 Type-A USB flash drive is equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, which allows for speedy data transfers up to 5 Gbps. On top of that, with up to 128 GB of storage capacity, you'll have more than enough space to take what you need with you.

On the inside, the Marvel M02 is always ready with True Plug & Play technology, which eliminates the need for external power. On the outside, its aluminium casing is lightweight and durable, while a detachable cap protects the USB connector when not in use.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping DataTraveler Max, a high performance Type-C USB leveraging the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. DataTraveler Max (DT Max) delivers record-breaking speeds up to 1,000 MB/s read and 900 MB/s write to make it one of the fastest USB drives on the market and the first of its kind.

DT Max is designed with portability and convenience in mind. The unique ridged casing protects the connector when it is not in use and is easily moved in a single motion. Seamlessly transfer and store large digital files such as HD photos, 4K/8K videos, music and more with top speeds and high capacities up to 1 TB. The addition of a keyring loop and LED status indicator makes the drive ideal for users who need storage on-the-go.

Patriot Memory today unveiled its fastest storage device it classifies as a USB flash drive (and not a portable SSD). The Supersonic Rage Prime 3.2 Gen 2 measures 1 cm x 2.1 cm x 5.3 cm (DxWxH), weighing 8.2 g, and features a USB 3.2 Gen 2 type-A interface, with a slide-out connector mechanism. The drive comes in capacities of 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB, and takes advantage of 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, which it uses to offer sequential transfer rates of up to 600 MB/s, in the league of a SATA SSD. You get all the portability and compatibility benefits of a USB flash drive, as it is plug-and-play compatible with Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Patriot is backing these drives with 5-year warranties. The 250 GB variant is priced at 48.79€, the 500 GB variant 88.90€, and the 1 TB variant 167.90€.

Patriot Memory today rolled out the Supersonic Rage Pro line of USB 3.1 flash drives. Successors to the Supersonic Rage series form 2013, these drives are updated with the latest 3D NAND flash, controllers, and support for the latest technologies. The drives take advantage of USB 3.1 Gen1 type-A interface (5 Gbps), and UASP (USB-attached SCSI) protocol. Its makers claim sequential transfer speeds of up to 420 MB/s, and 4K random access performance of up to 8,000 IOPS, making these drives fit for Windows-to-Go (WTG) and similar BYOD applications. The drives come in capacities of 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB, and are built in a conventional 2-piece form-factor. Available now, the 128 GB variant is priced at 39.99€, the 256 GB variant at 59.99€, and the 512 GB variant at 109.99€.

Built for consumers who are searching for a stylish and reliable solution to share content across their compatible devices, including iPhone devices and Mac computers, Western Digital announced today the company's first flash drive with dual Lightning and USB Type-C connectors, the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe. With both Lightning and USB Type-C connectors and an all-metal casing, the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe provides a sleek way for users to seamlessly access and move files between iPhone, iPad Pro, Mac and other USB Type-C devices, including Android phones.

Western Digital resolves the hassle of moving files between devices with different connectors with the new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe. This new flash drive comes with two connectors, which enables a quick move of files, eliminating the need to email content from one device to another in order to upload or save.1 Once files are on the drive, they can be transferred using the high-speed USB 3.0 connector to a USB Type-C-compatible computer. Consumers who want a heightened sense of privacy can password-protect their files and photos with the iXpand Drive app. The app can also be used to free up space on an iPhone or to automatically back up photos, videos, documents and contacts without the hassle of a slow internet connection.2 The drive is available in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB, allowing more space for photos, videos and games.

In an effort to make it as easy as possible to carry your data with you everywhere, Silicon Power (SP) is releasing 3 new USB flash drives. Despite their small size, these UFDs with OTG support and COB technology are offering plenty of storage space and durability that's reliable for daily mobile usage.

With up to 128 GB of storage capacity, the Mobile C20 is the perfect solution to gain additional storage space on next-gen devices with limited expansion ports, especially smartphones and tablets. Move data between USB Type-C devices easily, or free up space on them and quickly make room for new photos, videos, songs, and apps. With USB OTG support, directly connect these devices to the Mobile C20 for quick back-ups or to easily access the additional storage space.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announces the addition of the DataTraveler Duo to its family of double versatility, dual-interface USB flash drives. DataTraveler Duo provides ultimate flexibility for users with newer and legacy devices.

DataTraveler Duo features dual USB connectors that work with both standard USB Type-A and USB Type-C1 ports to easily share files between laptops, desktops and mobile devices. The dual-interface drive is also ideal as extra storage with 32 GB and 64 GB capacities. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds allow users to easily access and transfer documents, photos, videos, music and more. Dual sliding caps protect the connectors when not in use.

Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB data storage devices, today announced that FIPS 140-2 level 3 validation has been awarded to the Aegis Secure Key 3NX by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This level of certification serves to authorize a device's use in industries and institutions -- healthcare, finance, defense, and legal; both nationally and globally -- in compliance with stringent data security regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and GDPR.

Originally released in late 2018, the Aegis Secure Key 3NX employs the latest Apricorn Secure Key encryption chipset while delivering cooler operating temperatures and a wider range of storage capacities than its predecessor, the Secure Key 3z.

Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB 3.2 storage devices, has launched the Aegis Secure Key 3NXC - the first device of its kind with a USB-C connector. This makes it the only hardware-encrypted flashkey that is compatible with the next generation of laptops, smartphones, tablets and hubs, without the need for a separate A-to-C adapter.

Designed with the USB 3.2 ports of the next generation of computers, tablets, smartphones and hubs, the Secure Key 3NXC is Apricorn's--and the market's--first hardware-encrypted flash key to be compatible with USB 3.2 C-ports without the aid of a separate A-to C adapter. Like its predecessor, the Secure Key 3NX, the Secure Key 3NXC line is priced to economically and efficiently protect the data of the expanding global remote workforce while delivering all of the advanced security features found in the Aegis family of secure drives. By offering a range of 6 storage capacities from 4 GB to 128 GB, the Secure Key 3NXC allows the IT admin to closely align the device capacity with the storage needs of each individual employee, reducing overall cost of deployment. Prices range from $59 to $179.

Kingston Digital, the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the addition of 128 GB capacity options to three of its encrypted USB flash drives. The drives are part of a full line of encrypted solutions to suit customer needs of all levels.

Consumers and organisations have become more aware of data privacy and protection needs due to regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Additional data security options have become a necessity as work-from-home increases. The simple inclusion of encrypted USB flash drives into a daily workflow is a simple step to ensuring data is safe. Whether it's personal, company or client information, finding the right encrypted drive can make all the difference between peace of mind and the worry of loss of data.

PNY Technologies Announces today the launch and availability of the newest member of its Elite-X Fit family of products. Boasting 512 GB of capacity the new Elite-X Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is small in size but big in capacity, performance and portability; meeting the requirements of speed and convenience that exist in our world today.

PNY's technology advancements made it possible to double the capacity size of the 256 GB Elite-X Fit without compromising form-factor, functionality or performance. The newly achieved capacity allows for the storage of over 90,000 photos at 20MP. Performance is also noteworthy as the drive delivers a read speed of up to 200 MB/s and a transfer speed that is thirty times faster than the typical USB 2.0 flash drive, allowing for the fast transfer and storage of large files.

Organizations around the world trust their sensitive data to Kanguru Defender Hardware Encrypted Flash Drives for their flexibility, mobility, and security. Kanguru expands on the Defender family with new 256 GB high-capacity drives to help security-conscious organizations get the most out of their investment.

With new 256 GB capacities on Kanguru Defender hardware encrypted USB flash drives, users can freely load enormous amounts of information on a single drive, without the worry of sensitive data getting into the wrong hands. Defender encrypted flash drives maintain the highest military-grade standards for secure data storage, with AES-XTS 256-Bit hardware encryption, FIPS 140-2 Certification, remote management capability, digitally-signed secure firmware and tamper-proof protection.