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Week 27 Tech Roundup – Encrypted Portable SSDs, AI-Driven NAS Kits, DRAM Milestones, PCIe Gen5 Breakthroughs, and NAS Case Innovations

Week 27 Tech Roundup – Encrypted Portable SSDs, AI-Driven NAS Kits, DRAM Milestones, PCIe Gen5 Breakthroughs, and NAS Case Innovations

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week27-2025.wav This week’s tech digest highlights cutting-edge storage hardware, DIY NAS innovations, a critical market shift in semiconductor production, and advancements in memory overclocking. Here are the first five big stories shaping the storage and computing landscape this week.   OWC Unveils Guardian USB-C Portable SSD with Built-In Hardware Encryption   Other World Computing (OWC) […]

Week 26 Tech Roundup – Compact NAS Launches, microSD Express Speeds, NAND Forecasts, and Synology’s Global Release

Week 26 Tech Roundup – Compact NAS Launches, microSD Express Speeds, NAND Forecasts, and Synology’s Global Release

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week26-2025.wav This week in storage and networking technology, we’re seeing a strong trend toward energy-efficient NAS hardware, ultra-fast removable storage, and growing demand for high-endurance NAND solutions in industrial sectors. Meanwhile, Synology’s long-anticipated DS1525+ NAS has officially launched for global users, marking a notable expansion in AMD-powered NAS offerings. Here’s your detailed breakdown of the […]

Synology DS1825+ vs DS1821+ NAS

Synology DS1825+ vs DS1821+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! When Synology releases a new NAS in its “Plus” lineup, users often expect a blend of practical improvements, long-term support, and a reasonable upgrade path from the previous generation. The Synology DS1825+ arrives in 2025 as the official successor to the 2020/2021-released DS1821+, […]

Week 25 Tech Roundup – DDR4 Sunset, Wi-Fi 7 Home Routers, 2nm SRAM, and Next-Gen Storage

Week 25 Tech Roundup – DDR4 Sunset, Wi-Fi 7 Home Routers, 2nm SRAM, and Next-Gen Storage

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week25-2025.wav This week in tech saw notable advancements across memory, networking, and storage. Micron formally announced the sunsetting of DDR4, Kioxia introduced faster industrial SSDs, and Marvell unveiled the world’s first 2nm SRAM. In parallel, next-generation routers and 10GbE switches aim to simplify fast networking at home and in the enterprise. Micron to Sunset DDR4 […]

Week 24 Tech Roundup – U.S. Semiconductor Expansion, HBM4 Milestone, AM5 Motherboards, and More

Week 24 Tech Roundup – U.S. Semiconductor Expansion, HBM4 Milestone, AM5 Motherboards, and More

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week24-2025.wav The tech world continues to move at a rapid pace with key developments across semiconductor manufacturing, AI hardware, and motherboard innovations. This week’s roundup focuses on major U.S. investment plans in memory production, Micron’s leap forward in HBM4, and new AMD-compatible motherboards from Gigabyte, ASRock, and MSI. Micron Announces $200 Billion U.S. Semiconductor Expansion […]

Week 23 Tech Roundup – AI NAS, Docker Security, Sustainable RAM, and Next-Gen Storage

Week 23 Tech Roundup – AI NAS, Docker Security, Sustainable RAM, and Next-Gen Storage

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week23-2025.wav This week in tech, we saw significant advancements in secure container deployment, emerging AI-powered NAS solutions, and storage hardware innovations targeting both enterprise and environmentally conscious consumers. Major NAS vendors like Synology and QNAP expanded their hardware and software lineups, while Docker introduced a hardened container image strategy to streamline and secure cloud-native deployments. […]

I went to Synology HQ and Asked About Hard Drives…

Synology Explain WHY They Changed Drive Support and Verification in 2025 NAS During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance […]

Synology DS1525+ vs DS1522+ NAS

Synology DS1525+ vs DS1522+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! With the arrival of the Synology DS1525+ in 2025, many users are now weighing it against its immediate predecessor, the DS1522+, released in 2022. On the surface, both NAS units share the same 5-bay form factor, nearly identical chassis design, and very similar […]

Synology Explain WHY They Changed Drive Support and Verification in 2025 NAS

I went to Synology HQ and Asked About Hard Drives… During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance on hard […]

Week 22 Tech Roundup – Wi-Fi 7 for All, 100TB HDD Ambitions, Edge AI NAS, PCIe 5.0 Breakthroughs & NAS OS Upgrades

Week 22 Tech Roundup – Wi-Fi 7 for All, 100TB HDD Ambitions, Edge AI NAS, PCIe 5.0 Breakthroughs & NAS OS Upgrades

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week22-2025.wav This week’s NASCompares roundup dives into a wealth of enterprise and consumer storage innovations announced across the global tech ecosystem. From Synology and TerraMaster introducing next-gen NAS systems to QNAP’s new edge AI server and seismic shifts in NAND flash production, it’s clear that the second half of 2025 will usher in faster, smarter, […]

Synology Managed 10GbE PoE Network Switches Revealed – Synology PS Series

Synology (Finally) Reveals Managed PoE 10GbE Switches – The PS Series At Computex 2025, Synology formally unveiled its new PS Series of PoE switches—marking the company’s first venture into dedicated network switching hardware. Designed specifically for surveillance environments, these switches are not meant to replace general-purpose managed switches, but rather to complement Synology’s Surveillance Station […]

Week 21 Tech Roundup – Enterprise Flash, AI Surveillance, NAS Lock-In & Next-Gen Storage Platforms

Week 21 Tech Roundup – Enterprise Flash, AI Surveillance, NAS Lock-In & Next-Gen Storage Platforms

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week21-2025.wav These sources collectively provide a snapshot of recent developments in the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and storage technology sectors, with a significant focus on Computex 2025 announcements. Several articles detail new NAS device releases from major players like Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, Minisforum, Ugreen, Orico, and Xikestor, showcasing a variety of models including rackmounts, compact […]

Promise Pegasus5 M8 NVMe Thunderbolt 5 RAID Storage System

TB5 M.2 NVMe Pegasus5 from Promise Revealed At Computex 2025 in Taipei, PROMISE Technology introduced the Pegasus5 M8, an NVMe-based RAID storage system built around Intel’s Thunderbolt™ 5 interface. This new addition to the Pegasus5 product line focuses on delivering high-throughput, low-latency performance in a compact form factor tailored for professionals working with data-heavy content. […]

Minisforum MS-R1 POWERHOUSE ARM Mini PC

Minisforum Reveal the MS-R1 PCIe Gen4 ARM Mini PC At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Minisforum introduced the MS-R1 — a new class of mini PC that marks a distinct departure from its usual reliance on x86 architecture. This compact system is built around the ARM-based CIX P1 processor, an emerging 12-core chip aimed at redefining […]

OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock – Are We TB5 Ready Yet?

OWC Reveals their new OWC Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station At COMPUTEX 2025, OWC unveiled its latest leap in desktop connectivity with the introduction of the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock, a next-generation expansion solution aimed squarely at creative professionals, power users, and demanding hybrid workflows. Demonstrated live at the company’s booth in TaiNEX 1, the new […]

Synology at Computex 2025 – ALL THE NEW STUFF

Synology at Computex 2025 – New NAS, Flash, and Surveillance Solutions Unveiled At Computex 2025, Synology unveiled an extensive range of new hardware and storage solutions across both consumer and enterprise tiers. From compact desktop NAS to high-performance rackmount flash storage systems, the 2025 product line spans diverse use cases in home multimedia, business backups, […]

Synology at Computex 2025 – ALL THE NEW STUFF

Synology at Computex 2025 – New NAS, Flash, and Surveillance Solutions Unveiled At Computex 2025, Synology unveiled an extensive range of new hardware and storage solutions across both consumer and enterprise tiers. From compact desktop NAS to high-performance rackmount flash storage systems, the 2025 product line spans diverse use cases in home multimedia, business backups, […]

Jonsbo N10 and NV10 ITX NAS Cases Revealed at Computex 2025

Jonsbo N10 and NV10 MITX NAS Enclosures At Computex 2025, Jonsbo introduced two compact NAS enclosures designed specifically for Mini-ITX systems — the N10 and NV10. These cases mark a departure from the larger, high-capacity N5 chassis revealed at Computex the year before, instead prioritizing a more focused approach for users building flash-based NAS setups […]

Asustor Gen5 Lockerstor R Pro Gen2 AS7212RDX and AS7216RDX Rackmounts Revealed

Asustor Rolling Out Gen5 Rackmount NAS – The AS7212RDX and AS7216RDX Lockerstor Pro Gen2 At Computex 2025, Asustor unveils its latest additions to the Lockerstor rackmount family—the Lockerstor R Pro Gen2 series, comprising the 12-bay AS7212RDX and 16-bay AS7216RDX NAS systems. Positioned as high-performance, scalable solutions for small to medium businesses and enterprise deployments, these […]