Plugable's Thunderbolt 4 Hub offers a 'pure USB-C' design

Plugable has launched its new Thunderbolt 4 Hub, the first with a "pure USB-C design" that doesn't include any USB-A ports.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 10

Apple's child safety initiative & leaked Thunderbolt 5 specs — This Week in Apple

In the latest "This Week in Apple," we discuss Apple's new child safety initiative including CSAM detection in photos, leaked specs for Thunderbolt 5, leaked regulatory filings for Apple Watch, and more.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 6

Thunderbolt 5 details leak via deleted Twitter photo by Intel executive

A tweet from an Intel executive has tweeted then deleted an image that showed off some details about the in-development Thunderbolt 5, including that Intel is aiming to double the existing Thunderbolt bandwidth limits to 80Gbps.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 19

TerraMaster TD2 and D5 Thunderbolt review: Good hardware, bad software

The TerraMaster TD2 and D5 Thunderbolt 3 are well-engineered desktop hard drive enclosures that can expand your Mac's desktop storage — but the price you pay for what you get isn't where it needs to be.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 12

How to connect iPad Pro & Mac to one LG UltraFine USB-C display simultaneously

A new accessory allows two USB-C devices, like an iPad Pro and Mac, to connect to a monitor with a single USB-C input — including the LG UltraFine series of monitors, and potentially Apple's Pro Display XDR.

Neil Hughes 4 years ago 0

Polymer cables could replace Thunderbolt & USB, deliver more than twice the speed

Researchers are working on a cabling system that could provide data transfer speeds multiple times faster than existing USB connections using an extremely thin polymer cable, in a system that echoes the design path of Thunderbolt.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 13

Sonnet reveals SxS Pro X Thunderbolt 3 Single-Slot Card Reader

Sonnet's new SxS Pro X Thunderbolt 3 Single-Slot Card Reader is capable of reading any SxS media at the maximum rated speeds and is available now.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Best Thunderbolt 3 docks for your new Mac with the M1 processor

Apple announced a series of new Macs running Apple Silicon, but they have limited ports. AppleInsider has gathered the best Thunderbolt 3 docks to pair with your new Mac.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 0

Review: Corsair TBT100 is a reliable Thunderbolt 3 dock in a competitive market

Corsair's new TBT100 Thunderbolt 3 docking station for Mac and PC packs 11 ports onto a thin aluminum body along with 85W of power delivery.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 7

Apple silicon Macs to support Thunderbolt despite shift to ARM

Apple on Wednesday clarified its stance on future integration of Intel's Thunderbolt protocol, saying Macs powered by custom-designed Apple silicon ARM chips will continue to support the connectivity technology.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 49

OWC ThunderBay Flex 8 enclosure and dock now available to order

After being announced earlier this year at CES 2020, OWC's new ThunderBay Flex 8 Thunderbolt 3 storage enclosure and dock is now available to order.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 12

Intel details Thunderbolt 4 spec, but 'Apple silicon' support is unclear [u]

Intel on Wednesday announced new details about its upcoming Thunderbolt 4 standard, though compatibility with Apple silicon Macs remains to be seen.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 29

Macs 'partially affected' by unpatchable Thunderbolt security exploit

A security researcher has discovered a Thunderbolt vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass system defenses and access the contents of a locked computer's drive in minutes — with Boot Camp installs of Windows and Linux susceptible to the attack.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 17

Intel confirms Thunderbolt 4 on way with four-times USB 3 speed

Intel has confirmed Thunderbolt 4 is on the way and will be supported by its processors in an upcoming generation, with the chip producer hinting at the connection's vast throughput capabilities at its annual CES presentation.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 17

Review: The BenQ PD3220U 4K HDR Thunderbolt 3 display is a good option for designers

The BenQ PD3220U 4K HDR monitor is a dream for designers, and with the very-high end Apple Pro Display XDR looming, we spent some time testing this powerful alternative.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 16

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