USITC Investigates Retractable USB Connector Complaint

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will investigate a complaint filed by Anu IP LLC alleging a variety of companies’ devices that employ retractable USB connectors infringe the entity’s patents.

Just Scratching the Surface: Writable Optical Disc Protection

Let’s face it — writable CDs and DVDs are tough but they can be damaged. Scratches, scrapes, fingerprints, dust, and just plain crud can play havoc with reading and, especially, with writing. Dealing with these everyday realities in ways that keep discs realistically priced and marketable remains a challenge for product designers. Just Scratching the …

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BeAll Releases 4.85GB Extended Capacity DVD-R Discs

Who doesn’t need additional data storage space? BeAll Developers answers the call with its new EX (Extreme eXtended) DVD-R disc featuring an enhanced capacity of 4.85GB. Priced at a premium over standard media, 4X DVD-R EX is currently available while 16X is still in the works. BeAll Releases 4.85GB Extended Capacity DVD-R Discs Hugh Bennett …

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Maxell and Tokyo Tech Promise 50 TB Tapes

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. and the Tokyo Institute of Technology announced that they have demonstrated a world-record areal density of 45.0 Gb/in2 in linear formatted perpendicular magnetic recording media. According to the statement, this development may enable magnetic tapes to eventually store over 50 TB of data, which is roughly 33 times larger than current LTO …

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Maxell Introduces Total iVDR Solution

Maxell Corporation of America announced its 5 1/4-Inch Internal iVDR Drive Bay, External iVDR Desktop Dock and 4-Bay iVDR Storage Library. According to the statement, Maxell’s 5 1/4-Inch Internal Drive Bay, External iVDR Desktop Dock and 4-Bay iVDR Storage Library are aimed at the post-production market for ingestion, storage and archival, respectively.