Every text message, photograph, and saved file still comes down to a simple bargain: information is stored as either 0 or 1.

Data storage needs to keep up with our desire to snap pictures, download clips from the Internet, and create new digital documents. Since the early stages of computer technology, magnetic storage has ...

One of the nice things about magnetic storage is that as long as the magnetic layer remains intact, the data it contains should stay readable pretty much indefinitely. That raises the prospect of ...

Storing data on magnetic tape might sound delightfully retro, but it’s actually still widely in use for archival purposes thanks to its high data density. Now researchers at the University of Tokyo ...

If you’ve ever felt your kitchen space was shrinking under the weight of clutter, you’re not alone. But a renovation to add more cabinets or build a pantry isn’t practical for most people — so a ...

Hot stuff Heat-assisted magnetic recording is set to boost the storage capacity of hard disks still further. (Courtesy: Seagate Technology) When it comes to storing data, you might think that magnetic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if wood is your chosen medium, workshops tend to have plenty of metal, from metal surfaces to tools and storage products. Magnetic tools, ...

The amount of data you can squeeze onto a hard drive continues to grow by leaps and bounds, with Seagate announcing a 60TB SSD late last year. But thanks to IBM and Sony, tape might still reign ...