Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions , has just announced two new portable SSDs – the SL300 and the ES3, designed for everyday users and business professionals looking for speed, efficiency, and security in their data storage solutions. Estimated reading time: 2 minutes These workhorse drives boast speeds up to 9.5 times faster than traditional HDDs, with read speeds reaching 1050MB/s and write speeds of 1000MB/s,1 ensuring significantly faster data transfers and superfast backups. Here’s what the rest of the press release had to say. Equipped with built-in double-layer graphite sheets, the ES3 and SL300 effectively conduct heat to keep the drive cool during intensive tasks. Its sleek and sturdy design is not only durable but also features drop-resistance up to 2 meters, providing added protection against accidental falls. With plug-and-play compatibility via a 2-in-1 USB-C/USB-A cable, users can effortlessly connect these drives to their PC, Mac, tablet, smartphone, and more. Additionally, the SSDs come with Lexar® DataShieldTM 256-bit AES encryption software to safeguard files, along with access to the Lexar Recovery Tool to help recover accidentally deleted data. “These are excellent drives for everyday tasks at home or busy professionals in the office,” said Joey Lopez, Director of Marketing. “They both feature snappy speeds to help boost efficiency and plug-and-play convenience to work with a wide range of devices.” The SL300 is available in mid-December at an MSRP of $109.99 for 1TB and $179.99 for 2TB. The ES3 is available now and will have an MSRP of $179.99 for 2TB. In some of our articles and especially in our reviews, you will find Amazon or other affiliate links. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Any other purchases you make through these links often result in a small amount being earned for the site and/or our writers. Techaeris often covers brand press releases. Doing this does not constitute an endorsement of any product or service by Techaeris. We provide the press release information for our audience to be informed and make their own decision on a purchase or not. Only our reviews are an endorsement or lack thereof. For more information, you can read our full disclaimer .Major stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish Friday, capping a rare bumpy week for the market. The S&P 500 ended essentially flat, down less than 0.1%, after wavering between tiny gains and losses most of the day. The benchmark index posted a loss for the week, its first after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%, ending just below the record high it set on Wednesday. There were more than twice as many decliners than gainers on the New York Stock Exchange. Gains in technology stocks helped temper losses in communication services, financials and other sectors of the market. Broadcom surged 24.4% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company's big gain helped cushion the market's broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Some tech stocks were a drag on the market. Nvidia fell 2.2%, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% and Google parent Alphabet slid 1.1%. Among the market's other decliners were Airbnb, which fell 4.7% for the biggest loss in the S&P 500, and Charles Schwab, which closed 4% lower. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 17% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. All told, the S&P 500 lost 0.16 points to close at 6,051.09. The Dow dropped 86.06 points to 43,828.06. The Nasdaq rose 23.88 points to 19,926.72. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank's 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed's policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower.2024 Rental Housing Market Overview: Which Cities Experienced Rent Decreases?
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KUWAIT: For the fifth consecutive year, Zain has announced its platinum sponsorship of the latest and largest edition of Mirzam Expo, Kuwait’s top interior design and home decoration gathering. This year’s event featured participation from over 200 local and international companies, where Zain showcased its latest 5G solutions, offering customers an innovative home experience. Zain’s continued support for this one-of-a-kind annual event reflects its commitment to supporting outstanding local initiatives that highlight national talent and foster entrepreneurship in Kuwait. The exhibition also serves as a platform for Zain to connect with customers and showcase its portfolio of world-class connectivity solutions. Over the course of six days at its dedicated booth, Zain presented the latest solutions, including advanced routers powered by 5G, enabling customers to enjoy superior speed and stability both inside and outside their homes. The company also introduced visitors to its latest sustainability initiatives. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Zain hosted a special session titled Empowering the Digital Future with Zain, which spotlighted cutting-edge future technologies and the innovative solutions within Zain’s portfolio. The session emphasized how Zain leverages innovation to enhance modern digital lifestyles and empower customers with the latest in connectivity. In addition, Zain’s booth showcased the company’s latest initiatives and programs related to its sustainability strategy. Highlights included efforts to reduce Zain’s environmental footprint, minimize carbon emissions, and promote eco-awareness campaigns within the community, contributing to the achievement of sustainability goals. Mirzam is the leading gathering of its kind for interior design and home decoration. Its fifth edition was the largest in its history, featuring participation from over 200 local and international companies across 300 booths, covering 55 categories related to interior and exterior design, décor, furniture, and home essentials.Additionally, the news that former interim manager Ralf Rangnick will not be returning to the club has added to the uncertainty surrounding Manchester United. Rangnick, who was brought in to steady the ship after the departure of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, was seen as a potential candidate for a permanent managerial role at the club. However, it now appears that he will not be returning, leaving the club searching for a new managerial appointment once again.
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