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Orico has launched the CNM2-U4-GY, a versatile M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure with a 40 Gbps USB4 interface, PCIe 4.0 x4 support, active cooling, and compatibility with multiple drive sizes and interfaces, priced at around $70.

At Computex 2026, Netac unveiled high-speed Shadow II RGB DDR5 memory modules, portable ZX20 V SSDs, powerful enterprise U.3 PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and versatile accessories like the WH43 NVMe enclosure and WF22 docking station, though pricing and availability remain unannounced amid ongoing market uncertainty.

At Computex 2026, Asustor showcased a range of new NAS units—including the high-performance Flashstor 6 Gen 3 all-flash model and updated Lockerstor V2 series—alongside the debut of Asustor Claw, an innovative agentic AI platform designed to bring advanced analytics and automation directly to local storage.

At Computex 2026, Team Group unveiled a cutting-edge lineup of SSDs and flash storage—including the liquid-cooled T-Force Liquid II Gen 5 NVMe SSD, blazing-fast Gen 6 and enterprise drives, innovative portable SSDs with E-ink displays and self-destruct features, and eco-friendly USB flash drives—showcasing the brand’s commitment to performance, security, and sustainability.

At Computex 2026, Silicon Motion Inc (SMI) unveiled its latest SSD controller lineup, including the consumer-focused SM2524XT PCIe Gen 5 controller, the enterprise-grade SM8466 PCIe Gen 6 controller promising near-GPU storage performance for AI workloads, and an updated SM8388 PCIe Gen 5 controller, all boasting cutting-edge speeds, advanced NVMe support, and compatibility with the latest NAND flash technologies.

Lexar is reimagining the M.2 NVMe SSD as a hot-swappable, NES cartridge-style storage solution for mini-PCs, aiming to simplify portable storage and boost AI workloads by integrating a robust front-panel M.2 slot and leveraging a new 3-tiered memory hierarchy to reduce memory footprint by up to 40%.

Silicon Motion Technology has unveiled the SM2524XT, a next-generation PCIe Gen 5 DRAMless SSD controller built on TSMC’s 6nm process, delivering up to 14 GB/s sequential read speeds and 2.5 million IOPS to meet the demanding random I/O and low-latency requirements of AI inference and KV Cache-intensive workloads.

Intel maintainer Mika Westerberg has introduced a new USB4STREAM driver set to debut in Linux kernel 7.2, enabling direct file and hardware sharing between systems over USB4/Thunderbolt cables—bypassing the network stack and paving the way for fast, app-friendly local transfers without a network connection.

Samsung is advancing toward 1000-layer NAND Flash storage by using innovative Cell Multi-Bonding (CMB) technology to stack two 450-layer V-NAND modules into a single 900-layer chip, overcoming manufacturing challenges and setting the stage for next-generation memory breakthroughs.

Soaring AI server demand and a global HDD shortage fueled an 83.7% QoQ revenue surge for the top five NAND Flash suppliers in 1Q26, with Samsung leading the pack and supply shortages expected to persist throughout 2026.