Industry Announcements
2012 USB Year In Review
The year 2012 played a key role in the development of USB 3.0. It’s not a new interface (it was first introduced in 2008), but it has taken a while to get on its feet. This past year has marked USB 3.0′s solidified presence in the industry today. A few pivotal occurrences are detailed to [...]
Happy 25th Birthday Flash Memory
SanDisk, one of the major players in flash memory technology, recently celebrated flash memory technology’s silver jubilee. Flash technology’s 25 years of existence was given its due importance as the company commemorated the considerable progress and influence that the technology have contributed to the world of electronic devices. Today’s world is becoming even more dependent [...]
Windows Phone 8 To Have USB Mass Storage Support
The Windows Phone 8 is one of the hottest topics in the mobile market today. Many are saying it will be a threat to iOs and Android-run phones that might just give mobile phone companies a run for their money. One of its major, unique features is its USB mass storage support – which makes [...]
Google Tablet Nexus 7 Unveiled with Micro USB
Now that Google’s Nexus 7 has been unveiled, it is worth noting that, consistent with all the latest personal tech products, Micro USB (or Universal Serial Bus) is a significant feature. While predominantly used for charging, the fact that it is a quick and easy way to upload and download content makes this a serious [...]
Will New Movie Studio, Tech Industry Alliance Solve DRM Problems?
It looks like Hollywood and the tech storage industry are joining forces to create a new coalition whose goal is to make it easier to transfer HD content to multiple devices while still fighting against piracy. Comprised of Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., Western Digital and SanDisk, the new Secure Content Storage Association’s (SCSA) first [...]
