Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today unveiled the latest addition to its 7-series lineup - the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. This brand-new platform is designed to enhance users' favorite multimedia experiences and deliver robust performance across the board. Whether capturing priceless moments with advanced image processing or enjoying action-packed gaming with select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 captivates users, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their passions. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 also delivers innovative AI capabilities, including support for Gen AI assistants and popular large language models (LLMs) running directly on the device, with new-in-series stable diffusion image generation.

"With the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, we are delivering new levels of possibilities in the 7-series with AI-driven experiences built directly into the hardware, making it easier than ever for users to capture, create, and share," said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Backed by Snapdragon Sound technology and packed with premium audio technologies, including the first-ever support for Qualcomm Expanded Personal Area Network (XPAN) technology outside the 8-series, this platform brings cutting-edge multimedia experiences to a broader audience."

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in memory and flash storage solutions, today officially announced the launch of its new enterprise storage brand, TRUSTA, marking a major step into the AI server, data center, and enterprise markets. Aligned with its brand spirit of "Together, Empowering Tomorrow," TRUSTA focuses on innovation, performance, and stability, striving to deliver SSD solutions that combine high-speed computing capabilities with exceptional energy efficiency. TRUSTA is set to make its official debut at COMPUTEX 2025.

Seizing Global Server Market Opportunities with the Launch of T7 and T5 Series
According to TrendForce, the global server market is projected to reach USD 306 billion in 2024, with AI servers demonstrating particularly strong growth momentum, potentially contributing nearly USD 298 billion by 2025. In response to this trend, ADATA will officially introduce the TRUSTA brand at COMPUTEX, launching the T7 and T5 series enterprise SSDs. These solutions are designed to support a wide range of applications, including AI training and inference, vector databases, high-performance computing (HPC), virtualization platforms (VM/VDI), and server boot storage, helping enterprises build complete storage infrastructures from system boot-up to intensive data operations.

Introducing the MS-CF20, a high-performance ATX motherboard with the Intel W880 chipset, supporting the 15th Gen Intel Arrow Lake-S Series processors. Designed to meet the needs of advanced computing applications, the MS-CF20 combines next-generation CPU support with robust legacy features, offering unparalleled versatility for both modern and existing systems.

The MS-CF20 supports Intel Core U9/U7/U5, Pentium, and Celeron processors, leveraging the latest advancements in Intel 15th Gen Arrow Lake-S technology. With higher core counts, improved instructions per clock, and greater energy efficiency, the new processors deliver exceptional performance for demanding and AI-driven workloads. The board is equipped with 4 DDR5 UDIMM slots, supporting both ECC and non-ECC memory at speeds up to 5600 MT/s and a maximum capacity of 192 GB, enabling unmatched performance for data-intensive applications.

In industrial environments, equipment runs 24/7, handling frequent and intensive write operations. To support these demanding workloads, storage solutions must offer high endurance to extend lifespan, minimize downtime, and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Designed to meet these demands, the Cervoz T455 Series, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD delivers 35% greater endurance through a refined firmware architecture and proven storage technologies. Ideal for industrial automation, edge computing, and high-performance computing (HPC), it ensures reliable performance under heavy workloads.

Enhanced Endurance for Demanding Industrial Applications—Over-Provisioning Technology: Endurance SSD Performance and Longevity
Cervoz's Over-Provisioning technology optimizes SSD performance by reserving extra storage space, boosting efficiency, and extending lifespan. How SSD Over-Provisioning Delivers Benefits:

• Extended Lifespan: Efficiently reserves additional storage space, enhancing NAND durability at least 35%.
• Consistent Performance: Maintains steady performance levels even under high-intensity workloads.
• Optimized Resource Management: Reserved space allocation for optimal write efficiency.

Seagate Technology Holdings plc, a leading innovator of mass-capacity data storage, today released its Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition External SSD in collaboration with the popular open-world adventure RPG Genshin Impact. In combining performance with exclusive branding, the drive provides an opportunity for fans and collectors to bring Genshin Impact into their physical gaming environment. The new Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition External SSD provides a unique storage experience for regular players and gaming enthusiasts alike. The drive features a meticulously crafted design inspired by the character Cyno and comes equipped with vibrant LED lighting, making it a distinctive addition to any setup.

The drive is compatible with various platforms—including PC, mobile phone, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as Windows and macOS operating systems. Its PCIe Gen 4 compatibility offers ultra-fast transfer speeds, enabling faster pro-level gaming, video editing, and content creation. It is easy to install and features a high-speed USB 3.2 Type C interface to ensure seamless transfers and backup.

Embedded World is one of the most influential exhibitions in the global embedded technology sector, attracting numerous experts in industrial computing, automotive electronics, IoT, and AI technologies each year. Phison Electronics (8299TT), a leading innovator of NAND controller and NAND storage solutions, will participate in the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at Embedded World 2025 in Germany from March 11 to 13.

Phison will showcase its exclusive AI solution aiDAPTIV+, the enterprise ultra-high-capacity PASCARI PCIe 5.0 122.88 TB SSD, and its latest automotive storage technology, the MPT5 Automotive PCIe Gen 4 SSD, demonstrating over 15 years of technical expertise in the embedded market.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite, the world's first 5G Advanced-capable FWA platform. Powered by the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, the platform sets a new benchmark for 5G broadband performance with downlink speeds up to 12.5 Gbps. The Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite platform introduces comprehensive AI enhancements and integrates a powerful network Edge AI coprocessor with up to 40 TOPS of NPU processing power. This optimizes wireless connectivity across 5G broadband and Wi-Fi, while unlocking the power of generative AI for more devices, enabling a more reliable and harmonized user experience.

"The Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite Platform is a technological breakthrough, building on over 500 5G FWA designs to date, and extends our tradition of delivering platforms that solve the broadband industry's greatest challenges," said Gautam Sheoran, vice president and general manager, wireless broadband and communications, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "By integrating unprecedented AI and connectivity capabilities, with the Qualcomm X85 at its core, this platform offers ultra-fast speeds, reliability and flexibility at a lower total cost than wired broadband, ultimately, enabling a future where seamless, intelligent networks transform the way we live and work."

Senao Networks Inc., a global leader in advanced networking and computing solutions, proudly announces the launch of its AI PC, AC121, an ultra-compact intelligent PC that combines next-generation performance, AI-driven intelligence, and a sleek, space-saving design. Tailored for modern professionals, enterprises, and technology enthusiasts, the AC121 establishes a new standard in compact computing.

Unparalleled Performance
At the heart of the AC121 is the Intel Arrow Lake-S processor, offering 65 W/35 W TDP and integrated NPU to power AI-enhanced workloads. This makes the AIPC ideal for multitasking, content creation, and AI-enhanced applications.

Transcend Information, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of memory storage solutions, announced the release of the MTE255S, a PCIe M.2 solid-state drive. Featuring a PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface, it delivers impressive read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and write speeds of 6,500 MB/s. This SSD offers exceptional storage experiences for gamers, content creators, and business users. Whether it's high-performance gaming, advanced video editing, or rapid data processing, the MTE255S significantly boosts desktop and laptop performance to meet demanding application needs.

Experience Unmatched Speed and Capacity
The MTE255S combines a PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface with a multichannel controller to achieve blazing-fast data transfer speeds. Users experience smooth gaming performance, accelerated video editing and rendering, and seamless processing of large business datasets. With storage options up to 2 TB, the MTE255S offers generous space for extensive game libraries, media projects, and enterprise workloads.

Qualcomm has announced its latest mid-range offering, dubbed the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. Compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the improvements on the CPU side are rather modest, with Qualcomm claiming an 11% improvement. The CPU, now based on TSMC N4, packs four ARMv9-based Cortex-A720 P-cores, along with four Cortex-A520 E-cores, making it an 8-core system as tradition. On the GPU side, however, a substantial 29% improvement has been asserted, although the specifics remain under wraps as of this writing.

The chipset can be paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5-3200 memory, and displays up to FHD+ at 144 Hz are supported. INT4 support is also present the new NPU, which should allow for decent on-device AI capabilities. Gaming performance should also witness a decent jump, thanks to the aforementioned GPU improvement, paired with Game Super Resolution (upscaling) and Frame Motion Engine (frame generation, every other frame). For connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and 5G (mm Wave, sub-6 GHz) are present. Up to 200 MP single-camera systems are supported, with Snapdragon's LLV (Low Light Vision) technology, Of course, being a budget segment SoC, it would be futile to expect high-end photography capabilities. As for videography, 4k30 and 1080p120 are supported, along with HLG and HDR10.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today proudly announces its PCIe Gen 4 SSD controller has achieved ASPICE Capability Level 3 (CL3) after assessment by UL Solutions, positioning Silicon Motion as the world's first SSD controller vendor to achieve this milestone. This certification highlights the company's capability to not only manage individual projects effectively but also establish organization-wide standardized workflows, creating process assets at the corporate level.

"The rise of software-defined vehicles and advancements in autonomous vehicles have made software quality control more critical than ever," said Nelson Duann, Senior VP of Client & Automotive Storage Business. "This CL3 achievement underscores our commitment to exceeding the rigorous standards of the automotive industry. Our expanding market presence and growing portfolio reflect our dedication to innovation, delivering solutions that shape the future of automobiles. As a trusted partner, we remain focused on upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency for automotive customers worldwide."

Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend), a leading global manufacturer of memory storage solutions, introduces the ETD410T, a new U.2 enterprise solid-state drive (eSSD) designed for high-performance computing environments. Tailored to meet the stringent demands of enterprise users for ultra-fast data transfer and reliability, the ETD410T adopts the PCIe Gen 4 x4 high-speed interface and U.2 15 mm form factor, featuring a DRAM cache for exceptional performance and robust data protection. It is an ideal solution for data centers and enterprise applications.

Durable and Stable for High-Frequency Workloads
The Transcend ETD410T is a professional solution optimized for read-intensive workloads. Compliant with JESD219 standards, it offers a durability of up to 7,000 Program/Erase (P/E) cycles to withstand frequent use over long periods. With Quality of Service (QoS) consistently maintained between 99.9% and 99.99%, it delivers stable and reliable operation even in demanding enterprise environments, ensuring consistent and dependable data access.

GEEKOM, the Green Mini PC Global Leader, is going to release a new model named the A6 on January 17th, 2025. This mini PC is already available for pre-order on GEEKOM's official website. Priced at $449, it may just be the new best mini PC under $500.

According to the official information, the GEEKOM A6 mini PC employs a well-ventilated aluminium chassis which measures only 0.47 liter, but it packs enormous power under the hood, thanks to the perfect combination of a beefy processor, high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM, and a fast PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

Advantech, a leader in embedded IoT computing solutions, is excited to introduce their AI-integrated desktop platform series: the Mini-ITX AIMB-2710 and Micro-ATX AIMB-589. These platforms are powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) S-Series, featuring the first desktop processor with an integrated NPU, delivering up to 36 TOPS for superior AI acceleration. Designed for data visualization and image analysis, both models offer PCIe Gen 5 support for high-performance GPU cards and feature 6400 MHz DDR5 memory, USB4 Type-C, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and 2.5GbE LAN ports for fast and accurate data transmission in real time.

The AIMB-2710 and AIMB-589 excel in high-speed computing and AI-driven performance, making them ideal for applications such as medical imaging, automated optical inspection, and semiconductor testing. Backed by comprehensive software support, these platforms are engineered for the next wave of AI innovation.

Acer today launched the new Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming devices, designed to elevate mobile gaming experiences with cutting-edge performance and versatile features. Powered by AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processors, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 2 TB of storage, the Nitro Blaze series boasts lightning-fast performance and responsiveness. Their WQXGA touch panels (8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) featuring Radeon Super Resolution and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, ensure fluid image quality. The dedicated Acer Game Space application simplifies managing and accessing popular games and applications on handheld gaming PCs.

The new Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller enhances the mobile gaming experience by enabling users to game anywhere and anytime with its foldable design. It supports fast charging to allow uninterrupted gaming sessions while powering mobile devices quickly.

ASMedia Technology Inc., a leading provider of high-speed transmission interface ICs, showcased its latest innovations at CES 2025, focusing on USB4, Thunderbolt 4, and PCIe Gen 4 Switch technologies. These new technologies can be used in many different applications such as consumer electronics, AI, HPC, and industrial computing.

Key highlights include:

• PCIe Gen 4 Switch ASM58000 Series: This low-power, cost-effective solution offers high bandwidth (up to 16 Gbps per lane), ideal for servers, edge computing, NAS, surveillance storage, and industrial PCs. It excels in demanding applications like AI, ML, and HPC.
• USB4 ASM2464PDX with AI Enhancements: The USB4 device controller ASM2464PDX empowers PCs with enhanced AI capabilities. By leveraging USB4 and PCIe, it enables seamless external GPU connectivity for AI tasks, gaming, and content creation.
• Comprehensive USB4 Solutions: ASMedia demonstrated a complete range of USB4 solutions, including host, device, and peripheral controllers, ensuring optimal compatibility and backward compatibility with Thunderbolt 3/4 and legacy USB standards.

Patriot Memory today announced the launch of the P400 V4, a high-performance PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 SSD that delivers exceptional speeds of up to 6,200 MB/s read and 5,200 MB/s write. This versatile storage solution is optimized for both PC and PlayStation 5 platforms, offering gamers and content creators unprecedented performance and reliability.

The P400 V4 leverages cutting-edge PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe technology to provide lightning-fast data transfer speeds while maintaining efficient power consumption. On the PlayStation 5, the drive achieves impressive sequential read speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s, ensuring quick load times and smooth gameplay across all gaming platforms.

Intel Arc board partner MAXSUN earlier this month announced that it is working on an Arc B580 custom-design graphics card with two M.2 Gen 4 NVMe slots on the card, so you can utilize the unused 8 lanes from the x16 PEG slot to connect a pair of SSDs, since the B580 makes do with a PCIe Gen 4 x8 host interface. In the previous report, we were shown renders of what the card could look like—with two M.2 slots sticking out from the tail of the PCB, with an aluminium heatsink that cools the SSDs under airflow from the second- and third fans. We now have the first picture of this PCB in the flesh.

A Tom's Hardware report reveals the first picture of this contraption, thanks to a leak on Chinese social media. The picture reveals what looks like an 18 cm-long PCB, with two M.2 Gen 4 slots at the tail end. One can make out PCIe interface traces making their way from the x16 PEG interface to the M.2 slots. You can make out the key components of the card, including the "BMG-G21" ASIC, wired to six GDDR6 memory chips, and a 6-phase VRM. The card draws power from two 8-pin PCIe power connectors. The second 8-pin connector might prove useful in managing the card's power budget, given that the B580 comes with a power limit of 190 W, and the M.2 Gen 4 SSDs each have a peak power draw of around 10 W. This wouldn't be the first time someone decided to put M.2 slots on graphics cards; the ASUS DUAL GeForce RTX 4060 Ti SSD OC introduced this concept, but with just one M.2 slot.

Today, at Lattice Developers Conference 2024, Lattice Semiconductor expanded its edge to cloud FPGA innovation leadership with the launch of exciting new hardware and software solutions. The new Lattice Nexus 2 next-gen small FPGA platform and the first device family based on the platform, Lattice Certus -N2 general purpose FPGAs, offer advanced connectivity, optimized power and performance, and class-leading security. Lattice also announced new mid-range FPGA device capacity options - Lattice Avant 30 and Avant 50 - and new versions of Lattice design software tools and application-specific solution stacks to help accelerate customer time-to-market.

"At Lattice, we are proud to lead technological advancements in low power, small form factor FPGAs, ensuring our customers have the optimal devices, tools, and solutions to design groundbreaking applications that are power efficient, fast, and secure," said Esam Elashmawi, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Lattice Semiconductor. "From the edge to the cloud across a variety of industries, FPGAs stand at the forefront of innovation, and we're committed to delivering versatile and robust small and mid-range FPGA solutions that enable our customers and partners to unlock their full potential."

HighPoint's RocketAIC 6542AWW has established a new milestone for turnkey NVMe Storage. Despite the external RAID solution's tidy dimensions (it stands only 4.84 inches tall, 8.27 inches deep, and 9.25 inches in length), it is equipped with eight of Solidigm's D5-P5336 NVMe SSDs, and provides an astonishing 491.52 TB of enterprise storage capable of delivering 28GBs of real-world transfer speed; ideal for Edge Applications that demand fast, high-density storage solutions with small hardware footprint.

The compact external storage chassis' integrated power supply and powerful cooling system enable the NVMe media to be completely isolated from the host hardware platform. Not only does this free up interior space for the host server or workstation, it can significantly improve reliability and efficiency by offsetting power consumption and ensuring that waste heat generated by the SSDs never enters the computing environment.

ADATA has launched the Legend 860 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD series, aimed at mid-range users seeking a fast and reliable storage solution for PCs, laptops, or PS5 devices. Utilizing the PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface, the Legend 860 delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s and 5,000 MB/s, respectively—three times faster than standard PCIe Gen 3 SSDs and ten times faster than SATA SSDs.

The lineup consists of three models with capacities of 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB, each equipped with a slim aluminium heatsink. The ADATA Legend 860 utilizes 3D NAND flash chips and incorporates an SLC cache algorithm, HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology, and an LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) error correction mechanism, providing up to 640 TB TBW (Terabytes Written). ADATA offers a 5-year limited warranty, though pricing has not yet been disclosed.

Patriot Memory, a leading manufacturer of high-performance gaming memory modules, SSDs, flash memory, and gaming peripherals, today announced the launch of its latest innovation under the Viper Gaming brand: the Viper PV573 PCIeGen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD. This product reinforces Patriot's leadership in cutting-edge technology, pushing speed boundaries beyond its predecessor, the PV553.

The Viper PV573 SSD utilizes advanced 3D NAND vertical stacking technology, significantly enhancing storage density while reducing power consumption and delivering faster read and write speeds. This innovation also improves durability, making it a reliable choice for users with demanding storage needs. With capacity options of up to 4 TB, the Viper PV573combines powerful performance in a compact, portable form factor, achieving the perfect balance of high capacity and efficiency within a small footprint.

MSI is thrilled to introduce the MS-CF17, a powerful 3.5" Single Board Computer (SBC) tailored for a wide range of industrial applications. Powered by Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake-P processors, the MS-CF17 is ideal for use in industrial automation, edge computing, digital signage, and transportation systems. The MS-CF17 is designed to excel in harsh environments, offering fanless operation and a wide temperature range (-40°C to 70°C). This makes it perfect for settings where reliability and performance are crucial, such as in factory automation or outdoor digital signage installations. The board supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 memory and features built-in Intel Iris Xe graphics engine, making it suitable for graphics-intensive tasks like advanced imaging systems and AI-driven analytics.

Connectivity options are abundant, with four 2.5G LAN ports, four HDMI ports supporting quadruple independent displays, M.2 M key PCIe Gen 4 for storage and M.2 B/E key slots for expansions, allowing for seamless integration into complex systems. This flexibility makes the MS-CF17 a go-to solution for applications requiring high-speed data processing, multi-display setups, and real-time analytics. Additionally, the onboard TPM 2.0 provides enhanced security, crucial for applications where data protection is paramount.

Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend), a global leader in industrial memory storage, is proud to announce its first industrial-grade PCIe M.2 22110 SSD, the MTE730P. This SSD features Power Loss Protection (PLP) technology, ensuring robust data integrity even in the most demanding environments. With PCIe Gen 4 performance and capacities of up to 4 TB, the MTE730P meets the needs of high-end industrial automation, blade servers, data centers, and other modern storage applications.

Power Loss Protection: Create Higher Data Integrity
The MTE730P's Power Loss Protection (PLP) technology is a critical feature for applications such as automated manufacturing, medical systems, transportation systems, and financial transaction. It ensures that the built-in tantalum capacitors provide power to the controller and DRAM cache during power fluctuations or outages, guaranteeing maximum data integrity and security.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD. Delivering blazing performance of 7400 MB/s max read and 6500 MB/s max write, this SSD is made to live up to hardcore gamers' demands, ensuring reduced load times and seamless gameplay. Tested and approved for the PS5, this drive provides additional storage and allows gamers to play directly from the drive, so they don't need to transfer or delete files from their consoles. The included heatsink, optimized for PS5, allows the console to maintain peak performance and power efficiency. With capacity up to 8 TB, users can store about 150+ AAA games and an endurance rating of 6400 TBW offers assurance about the drive's stability.

The PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can also be used for PC gaming. It features HMB and SLC Dynamic cache which deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.