Kingston Introduces Next-gen XTS-AES 256-bit Hardware- Encrypted USB Drive

 

Kingston Introduces Next-gen XTS-AES 256-bit Hardware- Encrypted USB Drive

 

• FIPS 197 Certification by NIST

• Brute Force Password and BadUSB Attack Protection
• Multi-Password Support with Complex/Passphrase Modes

 

Fountain Valley, CA – March 16, 2026 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation IronKey™ Locker+ 50 G2 (LP50 G2) hardware-encrypted USB flash drive. The drive provides enterprise-grade security with FIPS 197 and AES 256-bit hardware encryption in XTS mode. It also safeguards against BadUSB with digitally signed firmware and against Brute Force password attacks.

LP50G2 features a premium space grey metal casing and supports both Admin and User passwords with options for Complex or Passphrase modes. Complex mode allows 6–16 character passwords using at least three of four character sets. Passphrase mode supports PINs, sentences, word lists, or other memorable phrases from 10–64 characters. Admin can enable or reset User passwords as needed. To aid in password entry, the “eye” symbol can be enabled to reveal the typed-in password, reducing typos leading to failed login attempts. Brute Force password attacks protection locks the User password after 10 failed password attempts in a row and crypto-erases the drive if the Admin password is entered incorrectly 10 times in a row. Additional safeguards include virtual keyboard to protect against keyloggers and screenloggers and anti-fingerprint coating on the casing which helps with resisting scratches

Designed for everyday convenience, LP50G2 is easy for anyone to setup and use, with no application installation is required . It is compatible with both Windows® and macOS® systems so users can access files from multiple systems.
          “With the LP50G2, the Kingston IronKeyline up is all XTS-AES 256-bit hardware-encrypted with a baseline FIPS 197 certification by a NIST authorized lab,” said Martin Komal, encrypted product manager, Kingston. “In addition, IronKey leads the industry with three best-in-class FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validated drives. This portfolio offers superior data protection solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of consumer, enterprise, and government customers."

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 is available in capacities from 32GB – 256GB and is backed by a limited five-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

For more information visit kingston.com.

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 G2

Part Number	Capacity
IKLP50G2/32GB	32GB IronKey LP50G2
IKLP50G2/64GB	64GB IronKey LP50G2
IKLP50G2/128GB	128GB IronKey LP50G2
IKLP50G2/256GB	256GB IronKey LP50G2

 

Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 Features and Specifications:

• Enterprise-grade hardware-encrypted USB drive: FIPS 197 Certified, XTS-AES 256-bit hardware encryption safeguards important data with built-in protection against BadUSB & Brute Force password attacks.
• Multi-password option with Complex/Passphrase modes: Admin can reset a User password to restore User’s access to data with either Complex or Passphrase password mode. Passphrases can be a numeric PIN, sentence with space characters, list of words, or even lyrics – from 10 to 64 characters long.
• Additional security features: Reduce failed login attempts and frustration by enabling the “eye” button to view the typed password. LP50G2 has anti-fingerprint coating and a virtual keyboard to shield password entry from keyloggers and screenloggers.
• Key certification: FIPS 197 certified and TAA Compliant
• Interface: USB Type-A
• Standard/Speed¹: USB 3.2 Gen 1, 145MB/s Read, 115MB/s Write
• Capacities²: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Dimensions: 60.56mm x 18.6mm x 9.6mm
• Weight: 22.94g
• Casing material: Metal + Plastic
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 85°C
• Minimum system requirements: Two (2) free consecutive drive letters required for use³
• Compatibility: USB 3.0/USB 3.1/USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Warranty/Support: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support
• Compatible with: Windows® 11, macOS® 13.x -26.x

 

¹ Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage. USB 3.2 Gen 1 host device required for optimal speeds.

² Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the product. For more information go to Kingston's Flash Memory Guide. 

³ First free drive letters after physical devices such as system partition, optical drives, etc.

 

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About Kingston Digital, Inc.

From big data to IoT devices, including laptops, PCs, and wearable technology, Kingston Technology is dedicated to delivering top-tier product solutions, service, and support. Trusted by leading PC manufacturers and global cloud providers, we value our long-term partnerships that help us evolve and innovate. We ensure every solution meets the highest standards by prioritizing quality and customer care. At every step, we listen, learn, and engage with our customers and partners to deliver solutions that make a lasting impact. To learn more about Kingston Technology and our “Built on Commitment” vision, visit Kingston.com.

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écoute audio debuts the TH2, evolution of the award-winning TH1, at CanJam NYC

New York, NY — March 2026 — At CanJam NYC on March 7-8, écoute audio will debut its most anticipated release to date: the écoute audio TH2. Show attendees will be able to audition both the original, award-winning TH1 and the new TH2 side-by-side.   Anticipation for the TH2 has been building across the hi-fi community. The TH2 raised over $500,000 in preproduction reservations within its first two weeks on Kickstarter and is on pact to surpass $1 million before the campaign concludes on March 12.

The TH1 rewrote the rules— The TH2 perfects the form

Two years ago, écoute introduced the TH1 — the world's first headphone integrating a true vacuum tube preamp and dual-mono amplification. It challenged assumptions about portable hi-fo and earned critical acclaim. Magnetic Magazine awarded it an Editor's Choice distinction, writing:   "These headphones don't sound like headphones. They sound like a reference-grade two-channel system."   The TH1 proved that a proper analog signal chain — vaccum tube gain, discrete amplification, and firmware-level tuning — could exist inside a wearable format without compromising system integrity.   The TH2 advances that architecture with measurable refinements in acoustic performance, noise control, shielding, and ergonomics — while preserving the end-to-end dual-mono signal path from DAC to driver. Unlike conventional system-on-chip headphone platforms, TH2 maintains discrete channel separation and analog gain integrity throughout the signal path.

What's New in the TH2 Same architecture. Greater performance. Deeper bass extension and more extended treble for increased resolution Lower-noise active noise cancellation and more natural transparency Improved passive isolation with reduced bleed Enhanced RF and microphonic shielding around the tube stage and more extended treble Eight-band firmware level-tuning with ±12 dB per band Modular construction with interchangeable pads and headband wraps Redesign chassis and hybrid suspension headband for improved durability and long-term comfort

Portable Hi-Fi Without Compromise The TH2 isn't design to replace your home system — it's designed to let you carry its sound with you. By building the same dual-mono architecture and real vacuum tube gain stage found in serious two-channel rigs directly into a headset, écoute preserves the structure integrity that defines high-end listening.   Whether you're at work, on your commute, or on a plane, it sounds like a full system because it is one.   "I have been involved in audio for over 40 years, and when I heard an early écoute prototype, I was blown away! So I joined the company. Technology should support your real-world needs, not make you conform to the tech itself. at écoute, we engineered a real hi-fi architecture into a wearable form — so wherever you listen, you're not leaving your system behind."   - Andrew Regan, President and Co-founder

Experience TH1 and TH2 at CanJam NYC Visitors to CanJam NYC can audition both the original TH1 and the new TH2 on March 7-8. On the show floor, listeners can evaluate the evolution firsthand — hearing how the TH2 builds thoughtfully on the TH1's foundation while further refining the same dual-mono, tube-driven architecture.

The campaign concludes March 12 https://bit.ly/TH2-Kickstarter

About écoute audio écoute audio is an award-winning high-end headphone company redefining portable hi-fi. As the first company to integrate dual-mono architecture and a genuine vacuum tube gain stage into a wireless headphone, écoute brings the proven design principles of reference-grade home systems into a compact, wearable format.