How long do USB flash drives really last? It’s annoyingly complicated

The lifespan of data on a USB flash drive depends on many factors: Under ideal conditions, data should remain preserved on a ...
Hackaday

The Flash Memory Lifespan Question: Why QLC May Be NAND Flash’s Swan Song

The late 1990s saw the widespread introduction of solid-state storage based around NAND Flash. Ranging from memory cards for portable devices to storage for desktops and laptops, the data storage ...
Popular Science

From memory cards to SSDs: How long will your digital media storage actually last?

Nothing is permanent in this world, but here’s how to ensure your data has the best chance to survive. By Eric Alt Published Mar 29, 2026 1:21 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) More ...