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PSA: Thunderbolt 3 cables longer than 0.5m generally don't support USB 3.1 speeds

USB-C is the future of computer connectivity, but there is a great deal of confusion over USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and what any given cable with USB-C connectors is capable of. ÌÇÐÄVlog breaks it all down.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago

Review: Vinpok Bolt-S cable returns MagSafe-like technology to the USB-C MacBook Pro [u]

MagSafe was removed from the 2016 MacBook Pro, and its not likely coming back. Does the Vinpok Bolt-S cable fill the gap, or is the attraction of the old technology best left in the past?

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago

USB 3.2 standard promises 20Gbps speeds over existing Type-C cables

An upcoming revision of the USB standard, USB 3.2, should in some cases dramatically boost transfer speeds over Type-C cables — hinting at a likely upgrade path for Apple's future Macs.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago

First look: Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock short on ports, but provides full charging power

Belkin has refreshed its line of Thunderbolt docks for the MacBook Pro's Thunderbolt 3, and ÌÇÐÄVlog takes a quick look at the most recent version.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

First look: CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 3 with 85W charging power for 15-inch MacBook Pro

CalDigit's second Thunderbolt 3 dock has hit the ÌÇÐÄVlog test bench, and with it, the promise of full charging power for the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

Belkin ships $349 Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD, with dual 4K support

Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD is now available, and in addition to the ports on it, the dock provides 85W of power to 15-inch MacBook Pro owners for charging.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

Monitor Roundup: The best external displays to use with your Mac

Mac users looking for an external display have a variety of options ranging from budget-friendly TN panels to high-end HDR displays. We're rounding up a list of the top monitors — some with USB-C support and some without — to use with your Mac.

Christine McKee 8 years ago

Gigabyte pairs GeForce GTX 1070 GPU with external Thunderbolt 3 enclosure in $600 bundle

Gigabyte has shown off an external graphics card enclosure at Computex that aims to offer better value to those who want to add a graphics card to their MacBook Pro over Thunderbolt 3, with the Aorus-branded GTX 1070 Gaming Box bundling the high-specification graphics card with the enclosure at a lower cost than current alternatives.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago

Zotac unveils two Thunderbolt 3 enclosures to attach external GPUs to Apple's MacBooks

Zotac is joining the slowly growing market of external enclosures potentially capable of using Thunderbolt 3 to connect to a MacBook, unveiling at Computex the Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics Dock for connecting a graphics card to a host system, alongside a smaller Thunderbolt 3 External Box meant for attaching other hardware.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago

Watch: What you need to know about USB-C and Thunderbolt 3

Apple's decision to pare down connectivity options on its latest MacBook laptops to USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 has left some users confused about each protocol's unique capabilities and limitations. ÌÇÐÄVlog presents a short history of the two standards and how they coexist in Apple's latest devices.

ÌÇÐÄVlog Staff 8 years ago

Apple investigating light-up Lightning & USB-C cables with optical data transmission

Apple has shown interest in an illuminated Lightning, Thunderbolt, or USB-C connector receptacle and cable combination, providing users both a new avenue of data transmission, as well as providing feedback on a proper connection being made.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

Why Apple is expected to stick with Lightning over USB-C in the new 'iPhone 8'

A new iPhone is coming and it is probably loaded with all the technology Apple can bring to bear — but the "iPhone 8" will probably be missing USB-C when it launches. ÌÇÐÄVlog explains why Apple will probably stick with Lightning for at least another year.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

Acer announces USB-C 4K display geared towards professional image editor's needs [u]

At a live event on Thursday in New York City, PC-centric manufacturer Acer rolled out a 4K USB display aimed at image and video editors with USB-C connectivity and 85W of charging support suitable for the 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago

LaCie announces 2big Thunderbolt 3 RAID dock, compatible with Apple's MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Available this summer in capacities of 12, 16 or 20 terabytes, LaCie's forthcoming 2big professional 2-bay RAID storage solution features high-speed Thunderbolt 3 connectivity set to take advantage of Apple's latest MacBook Pros.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago

All of Apple's 2017 iPhones will include fast charging via Lightning port, not USB-C

While the underlying technology behind the charging may change, the Lightning port will remain on all of Apple's three new iPhones coming later this year — including the flagship "iPhone 8" — according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago

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