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European Union Pushes For USB-C to Be New Portable Charging Standard

By Aaron Klotz Published

The European Union is proposing new legislation enforcing USB Type-C as the default charging port on all mobile devices moving forward.

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Via Labs
Via Labs Launches USB4 Controller, Paving the Way for USB4 Hubs

By Anton Shilov Published

Via Labs' VL830 USB4 endpoint device controller will power hubs.

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Anker
Anker's 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock: Modern Connectors Meet Old Ports

By Anton Shilov Published

Anker launches sophisticated 12-in-1 TB4 dock and minimalistic TB4 hub.

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Intel
Thunderbolt 5 Could Reach 80 Gbps, Leaked Picture Shows

By Aleksandar Kostovic Published

Intel's executive accidentally posts a picture that reveals details of next-generation Thunderbolt 5 protocol.

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TerraMaster
TerraMaster's Compact 16-Bay TB3 DAS Stores Up to 288TB at 2.8GB/s

By Anton Shilov Published

TerraMaster's D16 DAS puts 288TB of high-performance storage space on your desk.

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Sonnet
Sonnet Unveils 10-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Dock with 8K Support

By Anton Shilov Published

Sonnet's Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock has GbE, USB-A, 3.5-mm, and Thunderbolt connectors.

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Plugable USBC-HUB7BC USB Hub
Plugable's New USB 3 Hub Offers 2.4-Amp Charging on 7 Ports

By Avram Piltch Published

Most USB 3 hubs top out at 0.9 amps per port or deliver 2.4 amps on non-data ports.

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Intel
Intel Expands List of Thunderbolt 4-Compatible Chips Due to Shortages

By Anton Shilov Published

Intel to temporarily certify Thunderbolt 4 implementations with previous-generation USB Type-C and Power Delivery controllers.

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A robot made out of chargers plugged together, with a smiley face
USB-C To Get 240W Power Boost

By Ian Evenden Published

A new USB specification introduces Extended Power Range, to deliver more power over Type-C connectors

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Apple
Apple Quietly Adds 10GbE Option to Mac Mini M1

By Anton Shilov Published

Apple's M1-based Mac Mini gets optional 10Gb Ethernet.

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