Thanks for the memory

There was once a time where microSD cards were the first choice for removable storage. Small and portable, they could be moved from one device to another with ease, allowing for the downloading of photos, video files and more in mere minutes.

But as time marches on, tech companies are thinking smaller and faster when it comes to file storage. Samsung has found a way to combine those two elements, and the result of that fusion is the creation of the world’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) memory cards.

Compared to their predecessors, the UFS cards have sequential reading speeds of up to 530 MB per second, making them five times faster than even the most powerful microSD cards. According to official Samsung specs, UFS cards can read a 5 GB high-definition movie within 10 seconds. A standard UHS-1 card can accomplish the same feat in 50 seconds. 

Although not yet available on the market for standalone purchases, UFS cards are already embedded within some newer Samsung offerings, such as the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones. When they are officially released, the cards will be available with up to 256 GB of storage capacity.

Read more here:
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/7/7/12115616/samsung-ufs-removable-memory-cards

Official Samsung news release:
https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-introduces-worlds-first-universal-flash-storage-ufs-removable-memory-card-line-up-offering-up-to-256-gigabyte-gb-capacity

Dell steps up storage

The Dell PowerVault MD3460.

Data storage space within the business sphere often comes at a premium. It’s common for companies to store terabytes of corporate data on their servers, but in environments that rely on high-performance computing (HPC), that space gets filled up fast.

Pumping up performance

In the late 1970s, pop music sensation Elvis Costello told us to “Pump It Up” in a song that would become a worldwide smash hit. In the late 1980s, M|A|R|R|S told us to “Pump Up the Volume” in an equally popular single. In 2016, we are being told to pump things up once again, but this time by a major player in the tech space.

Virtual reality

The past few years have seen computers undergo a significant evolution. What were once devices for business and personal use are now akin to digital Swiss Army knives. Recently, a new partnership between two major names was formed with the intention of transforming computers into digital content development powerhouses. 

A Tesla for all

The Tesla is a mechanical marvel, but owning one might require people to be in a higher tax bracket. Often boasting six-figure price tags, the vehicles are usually seen driven by the rich and famous.

However, that is about to change. Tesla chairman and CEO Elon Musk recently announced the launch of the new Tesla Model 3. Scheduled for a 2017 release, the Model 3 will sell for $35,000, making the innovative electric vehicles available to all. 

Read more here:
http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/31/11335272/tesla-model-3-announced-price-release-date-specs-preorder

5 pieces of Tech coming in 2016

Get excited for 2016! 5 new pieces of technology coming soon.

Read more here:
http://thealmostdone.com/2016/03/19/5-mobile-technologies-that-will-be-happening-in-2016/

Padding their lead

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the 4-inch iPhone SE, Apple is also padding their lead in the tablet market by shrinking it down to size.

SEeing things

The development of mobile technologies is all about thinking big. These big ideas can potentially have a big impact on the masses. But a new product from Apple has the company thinking small. 

Cast away

It’s been said that everything has a shelf life. From food to vehicles, we tend to use various items until they are no longer useful, or in some cases, until the wheels literally fall off. The same can be said about certain forms of technology; mobile phones in particular.