Samsung to end SATA SSD production as it pivots to AI memory, leaker says

Samsung may be preparing to stop making SATA solid-state drives (SSDs) by 2026, according to a recent leak from a well-known hardware source. This would mark a big change for one of the world’s largest storage makers. SATA SSDs like the popular 870 EVO series have long been favoured for everyday laptops, older desktops, and budget builds because they are cheaper and simpler to use. But demand for these older drives has been falling as faster NVMe SSDs take over.