Archival theory and archival metaphor remain at the center of new interpretations of computational culture. Very little can be done in contemporary society without leaving a data trace. Extraction and manipulation of data have come to define contemporary capitalism. These accumulations of data constitute vast archives whose functions and impact are increasingly investigated through an archival lens. This paper reflects on the work of a range of scholars exploring new archival paradigms. It focuses on our growing understanding of the implications of digital materiality for the production and transmission of knowledge.