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Review: The Satechi 75W Dual USB-C Travel Charger is a step towards the future

Whether you want it to or not, USB-C will take over as the port of choice for consumers, but the lack of chargers that sport more than one USB-C port stands in the way. The Satechi Dual USB-C Travel Charger packs two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports into a single package — and it may just help adoption.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

Anker to debut USB-C to Lightning cables in March, audio adapter in April

Accessory juggernaut Anker on Monday previewed its first USB-C to Lightning cables, saying the accessories should ship out in March.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

Hands On: HyperDrive is the best USB-C dock for the iPad Pro yet

If you're looking for an iPad Pro-specific USB-C hub, the HyperDrive is definitely the best yet.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

Hands on with the worlds first third-party USB-C to Lightning cable from Belkin

While wandering the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show, ÌÇÐÄVlog goes hands-on with what may be the first third-party USB-C to Lightning cable certified through Apple — Belkin's BoostCharge USB-C to Lightning.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

Third-party USB-C Lightning cables made official at CES by Griffin

Griffin is also coming to market with a third-party USB-C to Lightning cable suitable for connecting Apple's newest hardware to the iPhone.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

First third-party USB-C to Lightning cable is the Belkin BoostCharge

Belkin has introduced a collection of BoostCharge cables for connecting devices requiring power to chargers and power banks, with the series featuring the first third-party USB-C to Lightning cable that has been approved by Apple.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago

Connect four displays to a MacBook Pro with the Targus Universal Quad video HD Docking Station

Targus has launched what it calls the world's first universal docking station capable of working with up to four HD monitors simultaneously, plus other peripherals and accessories via a single USB-C port.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago

New Monoprice Thunderbolt 3 Dual DisplayPort Docking Station also works with USB 3.1 type C

Monoprice unveiled a slew of accessories ahead of this week's CES, including the Thunderbolt 3 Dual DisplayPort Docking Station, which isn't just limited to the higher-speed connectivity, and alters performance when plugged into a computer with only the slower USB 3.1 Type C.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago

OWC launches Mercury Helios FX 650 eGPU, new portable storage, USB-C 'ClingOn' cable stabilizer

Other World Computing has launched a number of new items for CES 2019, including the Mercury Helios FX 650 eGPU, a number of new USB-C and Thunderbolt storage appliances, and a new USB-C cable stabilization system called 'ClingOn.'

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago

USB Type-C protocol similar to MFi finalized, could block low-quality chargers

Future USB-C devices will confirm the authenticity of connected peripherals, which could lead to future iPhones, iPads, and Macs only accepting fully-compliant chargers and rejecting hazardous devices.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago

Review: Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds useful ports but causes issues for early adopters

The Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds some beneficial ports to the latest iPad Pros, but can cause more frustration if you've got new Mac hardware and have already adapted to USB-C than it may solve.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

Satechi ships USB-C Stand Hub for iMac, adding forward-facing legacy ports

Satechi on Tuesday launched the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for iMac, designed to solve two common complaints about Apple's desktop by elevating it and adding forward-facing USB-A ports.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago

Comparing the Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 SSD versus the G-Drive Mobile SSD & Glyph RAID Atom SSD

Samsung's X5 portable SSD is a beast with best in class performance, but a price tag above what the average consumer will need. We review the red and gray device and compare it to a pair of other extremely capable SSDs from GDrive and Glyph.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

PSA: Be sure to try your USB-C hub on your iPad Pro before buying a new one

Instead of spending a pile of cash on a new USB-C hub for your new iPad Pro, give your existing one a try first, as most will work just fine.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago

Apple's USB-C charger and third-party USB-C Lightning cables are good signs for future iPhones

Apple is now selling its own 18W USB-C charger and is now allowing third-party MFi certified Lightning to USB-C cables. ÌÇÐÄVlog discusses why this is a good sign for future USB-C parity in all of Apple's chargers.

Vadim Yuryev 6 years ago

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