Kingston Technology’s Storage Solutions Power Next-Gen Creators This World Photography Day

Every year on August 19, World Photography Day celebrates the art, craft, science, and history of photography, bringing visual storytellers together across the globe. The official theme for 2026, "HOME", invites visual storytellers to capture the spaces, moments, and connections that define where they belong.

As imaging technology leaps forward with 8K video recording, high-resolution RAW captures, AI-assisted burst modes, and massive file formats creators require storage solutions that offer unmatched speed, high endurance, and uncompromised data integrity. Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, empowers photographers, videographers, and content creators with high-performance storage designed to handle demanding workflows seamlessly from capture to post-production.

For the High-Resolution RAW & 8K Videographer: High-bitrate video and burst-mode RAW photography demand ultra-fast internal drives that eliminate bottlenecks during intensive video editing and rendering workflows. Kingston’s high-performance SSD solutions provide the speed, capacity, and reliability creators need to handle demanding workloads efficiently, from capturing and transferring large files to editing and rendering high-resolution content.

• Kingston FURY Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD (Up to 8TB) Built for elite creators handling massive media libraries, this PCIe 5.0 drive delivers read speeds up to 14,800MB/s and write speeds up to 14,000MB/s with over 2M IOPS, offering up to 8TB capacity for seamless 8K video editing and rendering workflows.
• Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Engineered for heavy creative workloads like 3D rendering and 4K+ video editing, the KC3000 delivers speeds up to 7,000MB/s read/write with a low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader for efficient thermal management.

For the On-Location & Outdoor Photographer: Shooting outdoors requires compact, fast, and durable storage solutions capable of offloading heavy files directly in the field without carrying extra weight or cumbersome cables. Kingston’s portable and external SSD solutions are designed to give photographers the speed, flexibility, and convenience needed to back up and access large files wherever their work takes them, whether on a remote shoot or on the move between locations.

• Kingston XS2000 External SSD A powerhouse designed for creators on the go, the XS2000 delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 speeds up to 2,000MB/s. Featuring an IP55 rating with a rugged rubber sleeve, it transfers a 1-hour 4K video in under 30 seconds and handles direct Apple ProRes recording effortlessly.
• Kingston XS1000 External SSD Ideal for rapid field backups and phone storage expansion, the XS1000 offers speeds up to 1,050MB/s in a pocket-sized design, featuring broad compatibility across PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones via included USB cables and adapters.
• Kingston Dual Portable SSD Offering cable-free convenience with integrated USB Type-A and Type-C connectors, this lightweight drive provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfer speeds up to 1,050MB/s for quick cross-device file sharing on location.

For Budget-Conscious Creators & Everyday Archiving: Reliable storage expansion shouldn't mean compromising on speed or affordability when managing everyday photo archives and media files. Kingston offers a range of dependable storage solutions that balance performance, capacity, and value, helping creators and everyday users efficiently store, access, and back up their content without stretching their budgets. 

• Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD A cost-effective next-gen internal drive providing up to 6,000/5,000MB/s read/write speeds in a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor with capacities scaling up to 4TB.
• Kingston DataTraveler Exodia M USB Flash Drive An accessible USB 3.2 Gen 1 storage solution featuring a moving cap design and key-ring loop, available in capacities up to 256GB for everyday file sharing and backup.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Family and Galaxy Watch9 Hit Retail Shelves Starting August 7

Tech enthusiasts will soon be able to get their hands on Samsung’s latest mobile hardware as the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, Flip8, Watch Ultra2, and Watch9 officially arrive at carriers, major retailers, and Samsung Experience Stores starting August 7. Backed by a 30% jump in pre-order volumes over the previous generation, the global launch expands availability through Samsung.com and physical retail channels worldwide.

The New Galaxy Z Series: Three Distinct Foldable Experiences

Built on seven generations of foldable innovation and consumer insight, the new Galaxy Z series gives users more choice than ever, with three distinct experiences engineered to fit different needs.

Galaxy Z Fold8 introduces a fresh form factor built around the way people explore, discover and immerse themselves in their favorite content. Its display ratios are designed to move naturally with users throughout the day – from quick interactions like messaging, browsing and short-form video on the wider cover screen to more immersive viewing, reading and gaming on the 4:3 main display. With Gemini Notebook, users can bring together notes, images, recordings, files and documents in one workspace to collect, organize and develop their ideas. At just 201 g, it is Samsung’s lightest Galaxy Z Fold yet, while Samsung’s new Flex Titanium technology helps support a slimmer display structure with lasting durability and reduced crease visibility over time.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra brings Galaxy’s renowned Ultra standard to foldables, combining a larger workspace with an upgraded camera system and performance built for demanding creative workflows. Its expansive 8-inch main display opens up more room for multitasking, while Now Nudge1 helps users move from conversation to action by suggesting relevant next steps across supported apps.

The 200 MP main camera now supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) in 200 MP mode for richer detail, color and clarity. A new 50 MP ultra-wide camera adds greater flexibility for wider scenes and macro shots, helping users capture more from one device. Across Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, Dual Recording captures both the action and the user’s reaction, while My FanCam2 automatically tracks and reframes a selected subject.

Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra also features a 5,000 mAh battery,3 45 W fast charging and an expanded graphite cooling structure – all in Galaxy’s slimmest Z Fold design yet, measuring just 4.1 mm when unfolded and weighing 215 g.

Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung’s sleekest Flip ever released, is built for expression and quick interaction on the go. Its reimagined FlexWindow brings apps, insights, actions and assistance directly to the cover screen. Now Brief4 surfaces personalized information based on users’ schedules, routines and interests. Users can also access Gemini from the FlexWindow through side-key activation or natural voice requests, making it easier to complete connected actions on the go. Galaxy Z Flip8 further enhances Samsung’s signature Flip camera experience with a 50 MP camera, ProVisual Engine and FlexCam experiences that make it easier to capture, preview and share polished photos and videos from flexible angles.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9: Effortless Health Management From the Wrist

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 extend the Galaxy experience to the wrist, helping users turn daily health data into more meaningful, actionable guidance through effortless everyday wear. Both devices are powered by the Snapdragon Wear® Elite Platform and are designed to support continuous health tracking with improved performance, comfort and battery life.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is built for outdoor adventures and high-performance users who need long-lasting endurance, reliable durability and precise tracking. Available in a 47 mm size, it features an 800 mAh battery,5 a display with up to 5,000 nits of brightness, shock-resistant titanium casing and dedicated tracking modes for outdoor sports, including Trail Run.6 It is also rated IP69K and 10 ATM and certified to EN 13319.7

Galaxy Watch9 is designed as an everyday health companion for wellness-conscious users who want to build healthier habits through continuous activity and sleep tracking. Available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes, Galaxy Watch9 features a lightweight aluminum casing, a comfortable design for 24/7 wear, a display with up to 3,000 nits of brightness and health features such as Vitals,8 Heart Health Score,9 Daily Cardio Load,10 Fitness Index11 and Hearing.

Together with the new Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 expand Samsung’s AI ecosystem, bringing connected companion experiences across phone and wrist.

Availability

Starting August 7, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 will be available through carriers, retailers, Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores in 106 markets worldwide.

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Sony Launches FE 100-400MM F5.6-8 OSS Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens

Sony introduces FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS, a super-telephoto 100 mm – 400 mm zoom lens for 35mm full-frame Alpha™ E-mount cameras, a lens you can easily carry to get closer to the moments you can’t reach. Despite its super-telephoto capabilities shooting up to 400mm, this new lens is compact and lightweight, weighing just 654 g (approx.). Excellent image quality is realized across the entire zoom range thanks to the latest optical design incorporating two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical elements. The lens also features fast, precise AF (autofocus) performance to help capture moving subjects such as birds, sports, trains and aircraft, and built-in optical image stabilisation supports handheld shooting in the super-telephoto range.

Compact, Lightweight Design for Easy Handling, Even for First-time Super-Telephoto Users

The lens delivers a 100-400 mm super-telephoto zoom range in a compact and lightweight body weighing approximately 654 g, making it super light to carry. In addition to its excellent portability, its design also contributes to ease of handling during handheld shooting as well as quick framing. Users can capture powerful images of subjects that are difficult to approach, such as birds and sports scenes, while also enjoying landscape photography unique to super-telephoto lenses by making use of the ‘compression effect’, which makes the distance between nearby subjects and distant background elements appear closer together. When used with an optional teleconverter[i], you can double the distance you can capture, with the lens supporting focal lengths of up to 800 mm, or up to 1,200 mm in APS-C mode.

Sharp Detail through the Entire Zoom Range means you can Capture the Details That Matter

Excellent image quality is offered no matter what distance users intend to shoot, thanks to its optical design featuring two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical elements which reduce chromatic and other aberrations, delivering clear rendering across the entire zoom range. The shooting subject can stand out impressively in a natural, soft bokeh thanks to its 9-blade circular aperture and optimisation of spherical aberration. In addition, with excellent close-up shooting performance — a minimum focusing distance of 0.86 m at the telephoto end / 1.13 m at the wide end and a maximum magnification of 0.41x — users can enjoy photographing not only distant subjects but also close-up photography of flowers, insects, and other nearby subjects.

Fast, precise AF and built-in optical image stabilisation for moving subjects

The linear motor drive delivers fast, precise and quiet AF, enabling the lens to capture moving subjects. The lens also supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking at up to approximately 120 frames per second[ii] when used with the full-frame mirrorless camera α9 III.

Built-in optical image stabilisation effectively suppresses camera shake during handheld shooting and supports stable framing and shooting, even when capturing distant subjects. The lens also supports the camera body’s Active Mode image stabilization and coordinated image stabilization control[iii], enabling high-quality still-image and movie shooting with reduced blur, even when shooting handheld. Furthermore, it supports the camera body’s breathing compensation function[iv], which corrects changes in angle of view caused by shifts in focus position during movie recording.

Usability and Reliability Built for Outdoor Adventures with Dust and Moisture Resistance

Equipped with a customizable focus hold button, focus mode/range switch, and zoom lock switch, it enables quick operation suited to various shooting scenes and supports comfortable ultra-telephoto shooting. In addition, a dust and moisture resistant design[v] helps users continue shooting with confidence even when the weather changes unexpectedly. The supplied lens hood helps prevent flare and ghosting, which can cause image quality degradation.

Availability

The FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS will be available in Malaysia from mid-August with the SRP of RM3,499. Buy between now to 13 September 2026 to enjoy the Early Bird Promotion of an additional RM200 rebate when you purchase-with-purchase with any Sony Full-Frame camera;

 

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Lenovo Powers Esports World Cup 2026 as a Founding Partner

The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo today announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices.

The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest esports event to Paris for the first time, welcoming more than 2,000 players, 200 esports teams and fans from over 100 countries between July 6 and August 23. As EWC expands into the international stage, Lenovo joins the event’s Founding Partner roster, bringing its latest Legion desktop PCs and monitors to competition arenas, training facilities, broadcast studios, and festival spaces during the seven-week event.

“We are excited to welcome Lenovo as a Global Founding Partner for the Esports World Cup 2026, as we prepare to bring thousands of players and millions of fans to Paris this summer,” said Mohammed Al Nimer, Chief Commercial Officer of the Esports Foundation.  “Across seven weeks, thousands of matches, broadcast hours, and player setups, the technology behind the competition matters just as much as what happens on stage, and we are grateful to Lenovo for bringing its cutting-edge systems that will make our event possible.”

“As one of the largest gaming brands in the world, we are immensely proud to have Lenovo Legion devices powering the world’s largest esports event,” said Volker Düring, VP & GM, Gaming Business, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “Lenovo’s partnership with EWC reflects a shared commitment to enable top esports athletes to use Legion’s premier gaming devices to compete at the highest levels on the largest esports stage.”

Legion Powers Competition at One of the World’s Largest Esports Events

From competition arenas and broadcast studios to player facilities and fan experiences, Legion hardware will power key aspects of EWC 2026, enabling peak performance across one of the world’s biggest esports events. EWC 2026 players will compete using Legion Tower 7i and Tower 5i desktop PCs. This year, athletes will also be competing on Legion monitors as they fight for the top podium spots.

From Competition Stage to Concept Innovation

This partnership has already inspired significant hardware innovation from Lenovo in the Legion Pro Rollable Concept, a 16” rollable Lenovo PureSight OLED technology screen showcased earlier this year at CES 2026. Designed for esports athletes who need a single portable device that allows them to train for high-level competitions around the world, this gaming laptop concept’s display expands from 16” to both 21.5” and 24” sizes. EWC attendees will be able to demo the Legion Pro Rollable in the Legion booth.

Bringing Fans Closer to the Action

Legion branding will appear across EWC 2026 broadcasts and onsite experiences, including the Legion Gauntlet stage and dedicated festival zones featuring Legion laptops, tablets, and peripherals available for fans during the event. Fans will have a chance to win Legion hardware through on-site challenges, while exclusive content featured across Legion channels during EWC 2026 will offer a closer look at the players, setups, and hardware used across the competition.

As a Founding Partner for EWC 2026, Lenovo will also feature as a major part of this year’s global campaign, appearing across creative, broadcast and fan-facing content in the lead-up to and throughout the event.

Building on a Growing Global Esports Partnership

The partnership follows Lenovo’s debut at EWC 2025, where more than 2,000 Legion devices were used across tournament operations, broadcast studios, creator zones, and festival activations. Legion branding appeared across all 24 game titles and seven weeks of international broadcasts, reaching 750 million people across multiple regions and languages worldwide.

The Esports World Cup 2026 will be hosted in Paris from July 6 to August 23, welcoming more than 2,000 players and 200 Clubs from over 100 countries to compete across 24 games and 25 tournaments for a share of the record-breaking $75 million+ prize pool.

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Friendship's Day Gift Guide: Kingston's Top Tech Picks for Every Kind of Best Friend

This Friendship's Day, celebrate the friends who make every moment memorable with Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions. Whether your best friend is a passionate gamer, an avid traveler, or a creative content creator, Kingston offers the perfect tech gift to match their lifestyle. From high-performance storage to reliable memory solutions, discover thoughtful gifts that they'll use and appreciate every day.

Celebrate your friendship with a gift that's built to last—because great memories deserve great technology

For your Gamer BFF: 

Friendship deserves gifts that go beyond the moment. This Friendship's Day, surprise your favorite gamer with a performance upgrade they'll enjoy every time they play. Kingston FURY memory and SSDs deliver the speed and reliability to keep every game running at its best.

Kingston FURY Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

Surprise your friend with the Kingston FURY Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, designed for gamers and power users seeking maximum performance. It eliminates storage bottlenecks and drastically reduces load times, making it perfect for intense gaming, editing, and heavy workflows.

• With up to 14,800/14,000MB/s read/write speeds 

• Leveraging the latest PCIe Gen5 x 4 controller and 3D TLC NAND 

• Available in capacities from 1024GB, 2048GB and 4096GB 

Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB 

Give your best friend's gaming rig the upgrade it deserves with Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 memory. Excellent for blazing through resource-heavy games, boosting frame rates, and handling intense multiplayer sessions, this memory delivers the speed and reliability they need for uninterrupted, high-performance gaming. 

• On-die ECC (ODECC) for improved stability at extreme speeds.

• Dual 32-bit subchannels for increased efficiency.

• Integrated power management for optimal power delivery.

For your Content Creator friend: 

For the friend who's always creating, give them a gift that works as hard as they do. Kingston's NV3 and KC3000 SSDs deliver the speed, responsiveness, and storage needed to keep projects moving—from the first draft to the final edit 

Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 

For the friend who's always creating, give them storage that keeps pace with every project. Kingston's NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers fast performance and dependable responsiveness, helping them edit, design, and multitask with confidence.

• Robust next-gen storage solution powered by a Gen 4x4 NVMe controller. 

• Delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s

• Compact single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design allows for storage expansion up to 4TB 

KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 

For the friend who turns inspiration into reality, having the right tools makes all the difference. Kingston's KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers exceptional speed and responsiveness, making it easy to edit 4K videos, work on complex 3D renders, manage large creative files, and switch seamlessly between demanding applications—so every project keeps moving from idea to completion.

• Delivers next-level performance using the latest Gen 4x4 NVMe controller and 3D TLC NAND

• Compact M.2 2280 form factor 

• With formidable speeds up to 7,000MB/s read/write

• Low profile graphene aluminum heat spreader 

For your travel-loving best friend:

This Friendship's Day, gift your travel buddy Kingston's external and portable SSDs so they can capture every destination, every detour, and every unforgettable moment without worrying about storage. Compact enough to go anywhere and reliable enough to keep every memory safe, it's the perfect companion for every journey.

Kingston XS1000R external SSD –

Always chasing the next adventure—whether it's hiking scenic trails, catching the next flight, or capturing every unforgettable moment along the way? The Kingston XS1000R is the perfect companion for your travel partner. From expanding storage on an iPhone 16 to backing up priceless travel memories, this sleek, pocket-sized SSD is built to keep pace with every journey.

• Speeds up to 1,050MB/s with USB 3.2 Gen 2

• Compact, pocket-sized form factor

• Includes USB-C® to USB-A cable and USB-A to USB-C adapter for broad compatibility with PCs, Macs, tablets, game consoles, smart TVs, iPhones, and Android smartphones

Kingston XS2000 external SSD 

For the friend who turns every trip into a cinematic story, the Kingston XS2000 is the ultimate travel companion. Whether they're capturing breathtaking landscapes, filming 4K content, or recording ProRes video directly from a compatible iPhone, its ultra-fast performance and up to 2TB of storage help keep every moment safe without slowing them down. Compact, powerful, and built for creators on the move, it's the gift they'll appreciate long after the journey ends.

• Speeds up to 2,000MB/s with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

• IP55 rating with removable rubber sleeve

• Delivers speeds of up to 400 HD photos per second and transfers a 1-hour 4K video in under 30 seconds, making it ideal for high-res image and 8K video editing on the go

Kingston Dual Portable SSD 

For the friend who's always sharing memories as fast as they make them, the Kingston Dual Portable SSD is the perfect Friendship's Day gift. Whether they're swapping photos from a weekend getaway, transferring videos between devices, or backing up moments on the go, its built-in USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors make sharing effortless—no extra cables needed. With ultra-fast transfer speeds and a sleek, pocket-sized design, it's made to keep up with every adventure you take together.

• Cable-free portable SSD with dual USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectors

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 1,050MB/s read and 950MB/s write

• Compact, lightweight metal design that slips easily into any pocket, backpack, or carry-on

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