Published May 15, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA.  When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.  Usually, when a new technology becomes prolific, the tech's inventor gains legendary status. Perhaps no consumer technology product reached the same ubiquity in the 21st century as the flash drive, also known as USB sticks or thumb drives . Even in a modern cloud-based world, you'll still find flash drives in retail stores, classrooms, and offices.…