➀ This article explains the markings on SD, microSD, and microSDXC cards, including speed classes, UHS bus interfaces, video speed classes, and capacity standards; ➁ It clarifies the differences between SD, microSD, and microSDXC cards; ➂ It provides a guide to understanding the various markings and their impact on performance.

➀ Samsung is releasing a new set of Pro-branded microSD storage cards in collaboration with Sega, featuring characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The 1TB card features Shadow, the Sonic's arch-rival, while the 512GB card features Sonic himself. The cards are designed for gamers and content creators, offering high-speed data storage. ➁ The cards are expected to offer sequential reads of up to 180MB/s and sequential writes of up to 130MB/s. ➂ Samsung has not announced the exact release date but offers a 30% discount on the first purchase for those who sign up on their product page.

➀ Lexar Play offers reliable performance and high power efficiency; ➁ Available in 4TB and future 8TB capacities; ➂ Competitive pricing and heatsink design.

➀ The Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is an upper mid-range motherboard priced at $399.99; ➁ It offers a range of features including AI technology, DIY-friendly design, and high-quality audio; ➂ The board performed well in gaming and productivity applications, with competitive power usage.

➀ KitGuru is teaming up with KIOXIA to offer two 2TB SSDs; ➁ One winner gets an internal Exceria Pro 2TB M.2 SSD, and another gets an Exceria Plus G2 Portable external 2TB SSD; ➂ The competition is open worldwide, with winners to be announced on December 19th.

➀ Corsair's MP700 Elite SSD with heatsink is reviewed, highlighting its performance and specifications; ➁ The drive is powered by Phison's Gen5 controller and features Kioxia BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC NAND; ➂ Performance figures, power consumption, endurance, and warranty details are discussed.

➀ The ASRock Rack 6U8X-EGS2 H200 is a new NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU platform designed for AI training and inference. It features an Intel Xeon Scalable processor, 16 DDR5 DIMMs, and 12 drive bays with PCIe Gen5 and SATA options. The server also includes a custom motherboard design for PCIe switch and GPU connectivity. ➁ The review details the server's front and rear I/O, CPU, memory, and storage configurations. ➂ The ASRock Rack 6U8X-EGS2 H200 showcases ASRock's continued innovation in GPU compute platforms.

➀ SK hynix's Beetle X31 2TB offers a spacious 2TB capacity with a solid metal shell and excellent accessories. ➁ Performance is decent but not outstanding in its class. ➂ The drive stands out with its unique design and included accessories.

➀ Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC gets NVMe M.2 slot modification; ➁ Modders restore functionality by activating empty M.2 header; ➂ NVMe Gen 3 support enhances performance over SD cards

➀ KitGuru is teaming up with Seagate to give away three SSDs; ➁ Two winners will receive an expansion SSD for Xbox Series X/S, and one will get a FireCuda 520n 1TB M.2 SSD; ➂ The competition is open to UK residents, and winners will be chosen randomly on December 11th.

➀ The SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC Card is introduced as a compact storage solution with a massive 1.5TB capacity; ➁ The reviewer expresses surprise at the card's size given its storage capacity; ➂ The article highlights the evolution of storage technology over the years, noting how far we've come from devices like the IBM Microdrive.

➀ Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is the first laptop to feature a PCIe 5.0 SSD; ➁ The laptop is designed for AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and an onboard NPU; ➂ It includes a 14-inch OLED display with high resolution and refresh rate.

➀ Kioxia and Pure Storage are collaborating to provide storage solutions for hyperscalers; ➁ The companies aim to offer a storage platform designed to meet the needs of hyperscale environments, with benefits such as increased performance, improved cost efficiency, and lower power consumption; ➂ Both companies emphasize the importance of all-flash technology and its role in addressing the complexities of modern hyperscale data centers.

➀ Samsung is preparing to unveil its 10th generation V-NAND with over 400 layers; ➁ The new 3D NAND will support PCIe 5.0 and potentially PCIe 6.0 SSDs; ➂ The 1Tb 3D TLC NAND has a storage density of 28 Gb/mm², slightly lower than the current world's densest non-volatile memory.

➀ Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB NAS hard drive is at an all-time low price of $224 on Amazon; ➁ Offers 225 MB/s transfer speeds and a five-year warranty; ➂ Features Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology for improved stability.

➀ A 10TB Seagate BarraCuda Pro drive is available for $170, a significant discount; ➁ The drive comes with a five-year warranty and two years of free data recovery services; ➂ The drive offers exceptional performance and is a great deal for bulk storage.

➀ Samsung's 990 EVO SSD is 53% off, offering high read/write speeds and advanced features; ➁ SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD is 37% off, providing portable storage with durability and speed; ➂ Crucial X10 Pro SSD is 30% off, with high-speed performance and compatibility across various devices.

➀ The Blackmagic Cloud Pod is a compact and simple network-attached storage (NAS) device designed for easy 10GbE USB SSD sharing; ➁ It offers connectivity options for 10GbE networks and USB 3 Type-C SSDs; ➂ Despite its lack of advanced features, it is a convenient solution for network storage needs.

➀ Overview of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5; ➁ Form factor and compatibility with previous modules; ➂ Performance analysis including thermal and power; ➃ Storage performance comparison with NVMe and eMMC; ➄ IO board features and GPIO usage; ➅ Target audience and potential applications