MacBook Pro Maxed-Out Build Pushes Price Past $10,000
Base prices for the 16-inch MacBook Pro rose about 13–15%, but RAM upgrades (up to 128GB) and 8TB SSD storage push the top-spec M5 Max (18-core CPU, 40-core GPU) to a staggering $10,149.
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M5 MacBook Air: A refreshed staple for everyday users
The M5 MacBook Air remains the best all‑around choice for most buyers, delivering roughly double the M1 Air’s performance in multi‑core workloads and GPU tasks, a faster CPU, 16GB RAM baseline, 512GB storage, and a quiet, fanless design, all at a higher entry price than before. It sticks to the Air’s mass‑market sweet spot with strong battery life, a bright display, and a comfortable keyboard, while Pro features stay in the higher‑end lineup. The MacBook Neo offers a cheaper alternative but throttles under heavy load, and the Pro line still provides premium displays and ports for those who need them.
iPhone 17e Upgrade: MagSafe, Bigger Storage, and a Subtle Leap Over 16e
Apple’s iPhone 17e adds MagSafe charging, a 256GB base storage, the A19 chip, faster charging, and Ceramic Shield 2, marking a mostly incremental but future‑proof upgrade over the 16e (which remains a solid value if deeply discounted). The 17e is recommended for new buyers or anyone coming from older devices, with pre-orders starting March 4 and availability March 11; the 16e stays viable primarily when discounted enough to close the gap in features like MagSafe and storage.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks and Pre-Order Updates
Samsung may eliminate the popular double storage pre-order perk for the Galaxy S26 due to chip shortages and market challenges, potentially impacting early buyers and pricing strategies.
Samsung Offers Major Discounts on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
Samsung is offering a significant holiday discount on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, with up to $1120 off including trade-in savings and a free storage upgrade, making the 512GB model available for just $999, appealing to foldable phone enthusiasts.
Boost Windows SSD Speed by Up to 85% with New NVMe Driver Tricks
An updated Windows Server driver has enabled native NVMe SSD support on Windows 11, significantly boosting SSD performance—up to 85% in random write speeds—by reducing command conversion overhead, though this improvement currently requires workarounds rather than official updates.
Samsung SSDs Drop in Price Ahead of Black Friday Deals
Samsung has quietly discontinued its 990 EVO Plus SSDs, which are now available at record low prices on Amazon, making high-performance storage more affordable for users needing faster boot times and larger capacity options, with models ranging from 1TB to 4TB at significantly reduced prices.
Upcoming Qualcomm Chips to Boost Storage, AI, and Slim Devices in 2026
The Galaxy S26 series may receive a storage upgrade to UFS 4.1 support thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, potentially boosting performance and efficiency, although confirmation for all models and the Exynos 2600 support remains pending.
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Series: High Prices, Enhanced Performance, and Storage Upgrades
Repair experts in China attempted to upgrade the new iPhone 17 Pro Max to 2TB of storage shortly after launch, but only succeeded in installing 1TB due to compatibility issues. The process was documented through a detailed teardown revealing new design features like the vapor chamber cooling system and a small logic board. While most users won't upgrade their internal storage, the video provides insight into the device's internals and repair possibilities.
Google Pixel 10 Boosts Storage and Video Performance with UFS 4.0 and New Camera Features
Google's Pixel 10 series introduces UFS 4.0 storage on select models, offering faster read/write speeds and better power efficiency, marking the first major storage upgrade for Pixel phones in four generations, though not all variants support the new standard.
Google Pixel 10 Series Gains UFS 4.0 Storage and Zoned UFS on Pro
The Google Pixel 10 series is finally upgrading to faster UFS 4.0 storage, which offers significantly higher read/write speeds and better power efficiency, enhancing overall device performance. The Pixel 10 Pro models will also feature 'Zoned UFS' storage on higher capacity variants, though its specifics are yet to be explained.
China Unveils Ultra-Compact 2TB Mini SSDs for Gaming and Mobile Devices
A new tiny, removable mini SSD aims to address the growing storage needs of portable gaming systems by providing fast, easy-to-upgrade storage that can handle large game files and high-resolution assets without requiring system disassembly.
Affordable Storage Upgrades for Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a significant 700% increase in built-in storage to 256GB, but avid gamers with large libraries still find it insufficient, prompting them to buy affordable microSD Express cards like Onn's 256GB model for additional storage. These cards provide faster load times and are easy to install, making it practical to expand storage for larger game libraries, especially with the increasing size of modern games.
Top Prime Day Deals for Upgrading Your Steam Deck
This Prime Day offers great deals on storage upgrades for Steam Deck and other PC handhelds, including top picks like the SanDisk Ultra 1.5TB Micro SD card for £95/$84 and the WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD for £150. These deals provide significant storage enhancements, with options for both quick Micro SD card upgrades and more involved SSD swaps.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Hits Record-Low Price in Major Summer Sale
Samsung has enhanced its Galaxy S24 Ultra deal, now offering up to $970 in savings. This includes a $750 trade-in discount, a free upgrade from 256GB to 512GB storage, and a $100 credit for accessories. This limited-time promotion is part of Samsung Discover week.