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Western Digital 40TB HDD Roadmap: 3 Surprising Storage Breakthroughs

Western Digital is gearing up for a revolutionary leap in hard drive technology, with a focused roadmap targeting the launch of its Western Digital 40TB HDD leveraging Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology by late 2026. As data generation accelerates exponentially, especially driven by artificial intelligence innovations, Western Digital aims to meet the burgeoning storage needs…

US Sanctions: Huawei’s Strategic Chip Access Finesse

Aleksandra5 months ago01 mins

In a paradoxical twist, the U.S. sanctions on Huawei don’t entirely sever the tech giant’s procurement ways. Recent clarifications allow Huawei to request case-by-case access to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as long as they demonstrate that the technology won’t be used for military applications. This policy tweak sets the stage for a delicate balancing act—one that…