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OWC unveils Express 1M2 80G SSD for fast portable storage
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OWC unveils Express 1M2 80G SSD for fast portable storage

OWC launches the Express 1M2 80G portable SSD, offering speeds over 6000MB/s and capacities up to 8TB for creatives and gamers on the go.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
OWC Express 4M2 offers silent, high-speed USB4 SSD storage
Solid State Drives

OWC Express 4M2 offers silent, high-speed USB4 SSD storage

Other World Computing launches the Express 4M2, a silent USB4 enclosure supporting four NVMe M.2 SSDs with speeds up to 3200MB/s for creative pros.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex
Data centers

OWC to showcase Thunderbolt 5 storage at Computex

Professionals at Computex will see Thunderbolt 5 storage, docks and software from OWC as it targets demanding Mac and PC workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure
Data Protection

OWC launches first certified Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

Video editors and other professionals can now build up to 32 TB of external RAID storage in a single Thunderbolt 5 enclosure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows
Storage

MacDrive 12 adds encrypted APFS support for Windows

Windows users can now open and save encrypted Mac drives without reformatting, as MacDrive 12 expands APFS support and crash protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
OWC boosts ThunderBlade X12 portable RAID to 192TB
Storage

OWC boosts ThunderBlade X12 portable RAID to 192TB

OWC has doubled its ThunderBlade X12 portable Thunderbolt 5 RAID SSD to 192TB, targeting filmmakers needing ultra-fast, on-set shuttle storage.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD
High Performance Computing

OWC unveils 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD

OWC launches 8TB Envoy Ultra, a rugged bus-powered Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD claiming over 6,000MB/s speeds and IP67 protection.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable
CES

OWC unveils certified 2-metre Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable

OWC unveils a certified 2m Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, promising full-spec bandwidth, power and display support for Mac, PC and USB4 gear.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
OWC launches new Thunderbolt 5 devices for creative pros
Digital Entertainment

OWC launches new Thunderbolt 5 devices for creative pros

Other World Computing debuts Thunderbolt 5 StudioStack and Mercury Helios 5S devices, boosting storage and PCIe expansion for creative pros on Macs and PCs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
OWC Guardian SSD offers touchscreen security & fast transfers
Data Protection

OWC Guardian SSD offers touchscreen security & fast transfers

OWC Guardian SSD offers fast USB-C transfer speeds and touchscreen hardware encryption, ensuring secure, convenient data protection for professionals on the move.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
Peripherals

Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 Hub with enhanced features
Productivity

OWC unveils Thunderbolt 5 Hub with enhanced features

Other World Computing has unveiled the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub, set to enhance connectivity for Macs and PCs, priced at USD $189.99.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
OWC launches Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD with speeds over 6000MB/s
Intel

OWC launches Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD with speeds over 6000MB/s

Other World Computing has launched the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, promising data transfer speeds of over 6000MB/s for Mac and PC users starting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
OWC launches 'fastest' Atlas USB4 CFexpress card reader in Japan
Windows

OWC launches 'fastest' Atlas USB4 CFexpress card reader in Japan

OWC launches the Atlas USB4 CFexpress Type B memory card reader, reported to be the sector's fastest, promising transfer speeds over 3300MB/s and improved user efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
OWC unveils Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards with doubled speed
Software

OWC unveils Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards with doubled speed

OWC launches Atlas Pro and Ultra CFexpress 4.0 memory cards, claiming double speed with low power consumption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023