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Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Samsung launches speedy P9 portable SSD.

It uses a USB4 interface to reach speeds up to 4,000MB/s. Hitting those peak speeds requires a native USB4 or Thunderbolt 4/5 port, and dedicated Thunderbolt 5 SSDs can hit an even faster 6,000MB/s if you’re willing to pay. The P9 starts at $339.99 for 1TB, or $2,699.99 for a whopping 8TB. Sales start August 31st. [Image: Samsung’s Portable P9-Series come in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Samsung-Semiconductors-P9-P7-SSD-USB4-Gamescom-2026_Main4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

Fitbit founders launch $250 wearable that looks like a pair of AAA batteries.

Available now for preorder and shipping in “early 2027,” Luffu Link is a screenless, LTE-connected health and safety band for families. Featuring built-in GPS, continuous biometric tracking, and AI-powered voice logging, it lets wearers send their location and emergency alerts to contacts without a phone, and lasts for up to five days before needing a charge. [Image: Meant to be worn by families, with a design only a robot could love. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/Luffu_Link_SterlingBlue-1536w-864h.jpg.webp?quality=90&strip=all]