Storage

Samsung has added a tough cookie to its T7 range of portable solid state drives. The T7 Shield is designed for creators in the field looking for fast data transfer and secure storage in a SSD that can survive 3-m drops and is waterproof too.

Back in 2017 we caught wind of an interesting energy system designed to store solar power in liquid form for years at a time. By hooking it up to an ultra-thin thermoelectric generator, the team has now demonstrated that it can produce electricity.

Researchers in Japan have shown that a common material is excellent at storing and releasing heat, which could be useful for recycling industrial waste heat. The material exchanges water with the air, allowing it to quickly absorb or release heat.

Four years ago we first heard about a lockable weatherproof pod called the Alpen Bike Capsule, designed for securely storing bicycles outdoors. The latest incarnation of the device is not only larger, but also features an electronic locking system.

Not all cyclists enjoy having multi-tools, flat repair kits or CO2 cartridges crammed into their jersey pockets when they ride. That's where the stache system comes in, as it allows such gear to be stored in a bottle … which still also carries water.

Front Runner Wolf Pack gear boxes are among the most ubiquitous products in overlanding, protecting contents from electronics to dry food. Front Runner upgrades the tried-and-true Wolf Pack with a waterproof Pro model that protects even better.

Canadian startup Rux finds a balance between the hard box and the soft packing cube to create a more purposeful all-carry option. Its Rux 70 adventure bag is designed to pack like a box, carry like a bag, and strap down like a ruggedized case.

Computing accessory maker Sabrent has launched a new external SSD rocking two 8-TB drives that can be configured as separate data vaults or combined into one capacious solution to meet the growing storage needs of professionals and creators.

WD has announced its second generation My Passport SSD line, which is aimed at content creators on the move. There's up to 2 TB of solid state storage on offer, blazing fast read and write speeds, and the drive can survive a drop of up to 6.5 feet.

Human blood can typically only be stored for six weeks. It also needs to be refrigerated, which may be challenging in poor countries or remote locations. A new study, though, could lead to a method of drying blood for long-term storage.

Researchers at the University of Southern California looking to crack the renewable energy storage problem have developed a new version of a redox flow battery from inexpensive and readily-available materials.

Sony is targeting creative pros like photographers and videographers with the introduction of two new external drives. Available as a high performance model and a standard compact flavor, the SSDs boast impressively fast read/write speeds, hardware encryption, and are impact-, water, and dust-proof.