➀ Kioxia has launched its XD8 E1.S EDSFF SSDs at the OCP Summit 2024; ➁ The new SSDs are designed for modern servers; ➂ The EDSFF form factor is expected to bring efficiency and flexibility to server storage solutions.

➀ Arm is exploring the feasibility of running LLMs on mobile devices; ➁ Arm's optimization techniques for LLMs on mobile; ➂ The importance of practical use cases for LLMs in mobile devices

➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.

➀ Patriot Memory launches the Viper PV573 PCIe Gen5 SSD with 14,000 MB/s read speeds; ➁ The SSD features 3D NAND technology and an active cooling solution; ➂ It offers capacities of 2TB and 4TB.

➀ Phison's September revenue fell to NT$4.431 billion, setting a new 13-month low; ➁ The third quarter revenue was NT$13.943 billion, relatively low in the past four quarters; ➂ The year-on-year growth rate of NAND storage bit shipments in the first nine months of 2024 reached 30%, a historical high; ➃ Weak demand for low-end SSDs in the retail market aligns with Phison's strategy of shifting to mid-to-high-end SSD markets; ➄ Phison is actively expanding into the non-retail customized mid-to-high-end SSD market to mitigate market fluctuations; ➅ Phison's enterprise SSD brand PASCARI is shipping steadily, and the aiDAPTIV+ solution for edge micro-tuning in generative AI is expanding successful case applications in various AI scenarios.

➀ The 4TB Gen 4 SSD from Crucial is now priced at $194 on Amazon, offering great value for its capacity. ➁ The drive features a Phison E21T controller and 176-Layer Micron QLC memory, providing high read/write speeds. ➂ The P3 Plus SSD is an excellent choice for gaming libraries due to its performance and affordability.

➀ Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with the 14th Gen Core i7 and RTX 4070 Ti Super for $1,399; ➁ The Aurora R16 features a new styling theme with a cleaner aesthetic and generous RGB lighting; ➂ It comes equipped with a Core i7-14700KF processor, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, 16GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD.

➀ Newegg offers a combo deal with Ryzen 5 7600X, Gigabyte B650M Gaming Plus WiFi, G.Skill RAM, and Kingston NV2 SSD for $329; ➁ Save $180 compared to buying components separately; ➂ Complete a midrange gaming PC with this bundle.

➀ Samsung's 4TB 990 Pro SSD is on sale for its lowest price ever, just $279; ➁ The drive offers blazing-fast performance and 7,450 MB/s sequential reads; ➂ It features a heatsink and is compatible with PS5.

➀ The Ineo M9 offers strong thermal performance at a reasonable price; ➁ However, concerns about potential bending and compatibility issues may affect user experience; ➂ The importance of cooling for SSDs is highlighted, especially for high-performance PCIe 5 SSDs.

➀ Samsung has launched the PM9E1 M.2 SSD with a capacity of up to 4TB and full PCIe Gen5 speeds; ➁ The drive utilizes an 8-channel 5nm controller and 8th gen 3D V-NAND technology; ➂ Samsung's entry into the market may lead to a decrease in 4TB SSD prices.

➀ The discontinuation of PCIe Gen3 M.2 SSDs is a sign of the industry's shift towards faster and larger capacity drives. ➁ The focus has shifted to Gen4 and Gen5 drives, with Gen3 drives becoming harder to find. ➂ The transition reflects the rapid pace of technological advancement in the storage industry.

➀ The Phison E31T SSD meets high expectations with excellent overall performance, high power efficiency, and PCIe 5.0 bandwidth. ➁ The controller offers improvements over previous generations with a new LDPC error correction and a move to TSMC's 7nm process node. ➂ BiCS8 flash technology is introduced, promising higher performance and power efficiency.

➀ KLEVV introduces the GENUINE G560 PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with speeds up to 14,000 MB/s; ➁ The SSD features passive cooling and is designed for gamers and content creators; ➂ KLEVV also announces the CRAS C715 PCIe Gen3 SSD with capacities up to 1TB.

➀ Samsung introduces the 990 Evo Plus SSD with capacities up to 4TB, featuring a 50% speed boost compared to the non-Plus model. The drive utilizes 8th gen 236-layer 3D TLC V-NAND memory and a 5nm controller chip. It offers sequential read speeds up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300MB/s. ➁ The 4TB model boasts a random read speed of 1,050K IOPS and a random write speed of 1,400K IOPS. ➂ The 990 Evo Plus is priced at $109.99 for 1TB, $184.99 for 2TB, and $344.99 for 4TB, though it faces competition from other Samsung models with discounts.

➀ The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable NAS with dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots, capable of storing up to 16TB. ➁ It's powered by an 8-core ARM-based Rockchip RK3588C CPU and Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, and features 8GB of LPDDR4X memory. ➂ The UT2 includes a 32GB eMMC, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE Ethernet, WiFi6, and Bluetooth 5.0.

➀ Sony explains the reasons behind the higher price of PS5 Pro; ➁ PlayStation Senior Principal Product Manager Toshi Aoki discusses the hardware improvements; ➂ The inclusion of new technologies like SSD and Wi-Fi 7

➀ Beelink launches the SER9 mini-PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor; ➁ Priced at $999 with 32GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM and 1TB SSD; ➂ Features 12 cores, four Zen 5 cores, eight Zen 5c cores, and 24 threads.

➀ The Kingston NV3 is a budget-friendly SSD with decent power efficiency and cooling, but its performance is inconsistent. ➁ Kingston's NV3 targets the budget market with QLC NAND and updated controllers, aiming to improve on the NV2. ➂ The NV3 uses the SMI SM2268XT2 or Phison E27T controller and offers BiCS6 TLC and QLC flash options, aiming for a balance between cost and performance.