Tag: Hard disk drive

EnergyInfrastructureTechnology

Phantom Data Centers Already Impacting Power Costs Before Construction

The race for AI supremacy is creating an unprecedented surge in electricity demand that’s affecting consumers today. According to energy analysts, even data centers that haven’t been built yet are contributing to rising power bills across the United States.

The Hidden Cost of AI Expansion

American electricity consumers are facing higher power bills from an unexpected source: data centers that don’t even exist yet. According to reports, the massive computing facilities planned by tech giants to support artificial intelligence development are already influencing energy markets and utility pricing structures nationwide.

by Darren Holt
HardwareTechnology

Industry Leaders Advance HDD Technology With New Testing Facilities and Higher Capacity Designs

Hard disk drive manufacturers are pushing storage boundaries with new innovations. Western Digital has opened an expanded testing facility for data center customers, while Toshiba demonstrates a 12-disk HDD prototype that could enable 40+TB capacities by 2027 using advanced recording technologies.

HDD Industry Advances Storage Technology

Hard disk drives continue to serve as the backbone of global data storage, with reports indicating they store over 80% of the world’s data. According to industry analysis, HDD technology remains a cost-effective solution for data retention and is frequently deployed as secondary storage behind SSDs for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Three manufacturers—Western Digital, Seagate Technology, and Toshiba—dominate global HDD production, with recent announcements highlighting significant technological advancements.

by Oliver Keaton