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Autonomous Drive in the News
The stories about autonomous drive vehicles are not just about people getting used to the idea of driverless cars, either. Autonomous vehicles are driving a profound change in transportation as we have come to know it.
October 13, 2016 • 3 min read Data
NAND Flash Drives Enable Greater Sales of Thinner Devices
Since 2012, desktop and laptop PC sales have dropped by 25%, while sales of tablet and hybrid devices have climbed by 1,500%. Can the magic rub off on laptop sales?
September 28, 2016 • 2 min read Data
What’s Driving the Future of Transportation in China?
What is it with tech companies pouring cash into transportation companies these days? Apple just invested $1 Billion in Chinese car-hailing service Didi Chuxing in May, which turned around to purchase Uber China in August. Samsung in July also invested $450 Million in BYD Company Ltd, a Chinese firm that makes both automobiles and rechargeable […]
September 6, 2016 • 4 min read Data
What You Missed During Flash Memory Summit
For being our first show as a unified Western Digital company, I’d call this Flash Memory Summit a success. Here's an overview of what you missed at the event.
August 16, 2016 • 2 min read Data
Designing Connected Car Applications with the Road in Mind
“While there’s a lot that app designers can do in software to facilitate the creation of a user experience that is optimized for the environment of a smart car, a NAND Flash-based storage system invariably plays a crucial role.”
August 9, 2016 • 4 min read Data
Western Digital Brings the Possibilities of Data to Life at the Flash Memory Summit
Flash Memory Summit is the first show featuring the combined might of the SanDisk and HGST brands under the Western Digital flag. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to see all the products in our portfolio.
August 2, 2016 • 4 min read Data
Around the World — via the IoT — in 80 Days
"I’m kind of a walking showcase for the IoT. I’m totally connected to the world. I’m doing this ride solo, but the truth is that I’m never alone.” - Hugo Scagnetti
July 28, 2016 • 5 min read Technology
Honey I Shrunk the PC Storage
Storage is the quiet backbone that enables much of what you love about your latest laptop.
July 26, 2016 • 3 min read Data
Give the Connected Home an Edge with NAND Flash
TV watching habits all over the world have been changing for some time. We watch more video on demand (VOD) and recorded shows taking advantage of the connected home. Even when watching live television, we often pause and make use of a recorded pause-buffer. This phenomenon is often referred to as time-shifting. The ability to […]
July 21, 2016 • 4 min read Data
From Fortune 500 to Startups: the SSD Goes Mainstream
No matter where we look, the entry of the SSD into the personal computing industry is a triumphant one. Here are 6 reasons why SSDs are making way in business notebooks and desktops.
July 7, 2016 • 7 min read Data