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New USB Logos Show Charging Capabilities Up to 240W
By Anton Shilov published
Upcoming USB-C cables and charges will feature new logotypes to highlight their capabilities.
![White USB-C cable on top of a black phone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t4S3n6GtCy5ebxyBNPKMCR-320-80.jpg)
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 Launches USB4 Controller, Paving the Way for USB4 Hubs
By Anton Shilov published
Via Labs' VL830 USB4 endpoint device controller will power hubs.
![Anker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wa2szk2fqcffTDRG4hATLh-320-80.png)
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.
![Intel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9zkyBz8BBK9QgbLQKsGp7L-320-80.png)
Thunderbolt 5 Could Reach 80 Gbps, Leaked Picture Shows
By Aleksandar Kostovic last updated
Intel's executive accidentally posts a picture that reveals details of next-generation Thunderbolt 5 protocol.
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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 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.
![Plugable USBC-HUB7BC USB Hub](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pUkjsCEQ3NYVa3F5NQaMgZ-320-80.jpg)
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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