Wood May Rot, But This Bamboo SSD Always Stays Fresh

The aromatherapeutic SSD uses a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, offering sequential read speeds of up to 1000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 900 MB/s.

It's a strange combination, but Apacer has announced what it claims to be the world's first storage device to feature integrated aromatherapy: the AS712 Portable SSD with Essential Oil Diffuser. The 1TB portable SSD is made from sustainable materials like bamboo, recycled reservoir silt, PCR plastics, and metals, so you'll have a unique sensory experience every time you touch (and smell) it.

The AS712 lets users apply one or two drops of essential oil to either the bamboo surface or the included diffuser stone. Apacer says the residual heat generated by the SSD helps diffuse the scent without drawing extra power. This is allegedly a part of Apacer's sustainability work, as the design uses natural and recycled ...