The European Union has been looking to set a universal charging port standard for a while now. Most Android smartphones nowadays use USB-C, as do many laptops and other devices. Now, new EU rules will ensure that USB-C becomes the common charging port for all smartphones and tablets sold in …
Read More »EU proposes rules to push smartphone and electronics makers to use USB-C
The European Commission is planning to introduce new rules that would mandate all electronics manufacturers use USB-C as the common charging port on their devices. This is something that would also apply to smartphone makers, which could finally push Apple to switch from Lightning to USB-C on future iPhones, just …
Read More »Razer Barracuda X offers 4-in-1 wireless audio and wide-ranging device compatibility
Today, Razer is announcing its latest gaming headset, targeting multi-platform gamers who like to bring their headset across PC, console and mobile. The Razer Barracuda X is a 4-in-1 wireless headset with TriForce drivers, Discord-certification and low-latency wireless audio.
Read More »Apple won’t be bringing USB-C to iPhone anytime soon according to analyst
While Apple moved the iPad Pro over to USB-C connectivity years ago, the company has been resistant to bringing this change to iPhone, opting to stick to its own ageing Lightning interface. Unfortunately, it sounds like Apple won't be changing its mind on this in 2021. According to Apple analyst, …
Read More »Kingston launches DataTraveler Duo USB drive with two interfaces
Kingston is adding a new USB drive to its Duo family of plug-and-play drives. The new DataTraveler Duo (DTDE) is a dual-interface USB flash drive with increased versatility and flexibility for “newer and legacy devices”. Featuring a USB-A and a USB-C interface, the DataTraveler Duo uses a sturdy and stylish dual …
Read More »Selected AMD Big Navi GPUs might come with a USB-C connector
USB-C monitors have become more common with time, but that didn't stop Nvidia from removing the USB Type-C connector from the RTX 30 series graphics cards. On the other hand, AMD seems to believe that USB-C still has a future as a video connector, given what was found in a new update on AMD's open-source AMDGPU kernel driver for Linux.
Read More »Apple rejects EU’s push to harmonise mobile device chargers
Apple claims the EU's idea for a common mobile device charger would "stifle innovation"
Read More »MSI to unveil a new laptop featuring Mini LED display at CES 2020
MSI is set to bolster its range of high-end devices aimed at content creators with the introduction of the company’s next-generation display in the Creator 17 laptop, the first notebook to feature a Mini LED screen. The Creator 17 is due to be officially unveiled at CES 2020 in a …
Read More »ASUS ROG Cetra Gaming In-ear Headphones Review
Looking for some in-ear headphones for gaming? ASUS ROG could have just the thing
Read More »Some USB charging cables aren’t working with the Google Pixel 4
Google has encountered various issues with Pixel smartphones over the years although compared to past years, the Pixel 4 launch seemed to be going down relatively smoothly. For some users though, there has been one particularly annoying issue, as some USB cables don't seem to work for charging. Some Pixel …
Read More »Philips launch the 276C8 AMD FreeSync enabled QHD monitor
MMD the brand licensing partner for Philips has announced the launch of a new 27-inch QHD monitor. The Philips 276C8 LCD monitor features a bezel-free appearance, USB-C connectivity, an IPS panel and AMD FreeSync technology, to offer a great blend of design and performance. When it comes to aesthetics, the …
Read More »Don’t get your hopes up for USB-C on Apple’s 2019 iPhones
While there are rumours every year, there have been an increasing amount of reports surrounding Apple’s supposed switch to USB-C on its 2019 iPhone range. Sadly, hopes might be dashed by a new report which suggests that Apple will in fact retain its Lightning cable and slower 5W USB-A charger. …
Read More »ASUS ROG Phone pre-orders go live in the UK
ASUS has finally revealed that the ROG Phone will be available in the UK as of December 14th, however early birds can shave £100 off the flagship handset simply by pre-ordering.
Read More »Apple’s new iPad Pro reduces bezels, adds Face ID and USB-C
Just as the leaks predicted, Apple announced its new iPad Pro today. This is the first new iPad since June 2017 and marks a shift in the tablet lineup, as there is now feature parity with the latest iPhones, with one exception. The new iPad Pro trades in the home …
Read More »More sources claim that Apple will finally include a USB-C port on the iPad Pro 2018
Update (19/10/18): The idea that Apple would eventually switch to USB-C has been floating around for quite some time, with many believing that this year’s iPad Pro would finally include the universal connector. Even more sources have corroborated the move, however instead of accompanying the firm’s proprietary Lightning port as …
Read More »Philips is looking to make USB-C a new standard for interconnectivity
While the Ultra HD Brilliance 328P6VUBREB is the latest product to house Philips’ proprietary USB-C docking solution, the technology has made its way into a number of devices throughout the year. It seems as though the company is pushing for USB-C to become a new standard of interconnectivity, pairing with …
Read More »LaCie Rugged RAID PRO 4TB External Drive Review
The RAID PRO uses a pair of 2.5in HDDs to offer RAID 0 for performance or RAID1 for added data protection.
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor takes aim at portability
While a decent laptop will go a long way when it comes to working on the move, for many, going from two monitors down to one will always feel like a downgrade for productivity. Fortunately, there are portable USB-C monitors out in the wild, and the latest from AOC seems …
Read More »CalDigit AV Pro 2 3TB external drive (USB 3/USB C)
The AV Pro 2 not only provides external storage but can also charge a laptop and be used as a USB hub.
Read More »LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C 2TB Review
LaCie's Rugged range of protected external hard drives has been with us for over a decade now with a variety of interfaces, formats and capacities to choose from depending on your needs. The latest drive range is the Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C which uses, as you might have guessed already, both …
Read More »Analyst refutes claims that iPhone will ditch Lightning for USB Type-C
Update: Earlier this week there were reports claiming that the next iPhone would make the switch to USB Type-C, which would see Apple leave behind its own proprietary Lightning connector in order to take on a more open standard. At the time, we cast some doubt on those claims but now, KGI …
Read More »HP’s new ENVY display targets MacBook Pro users
Last month, we saw LG jump onboard with Apple's latest line of MacBook Pros, offering up a 5K and a 4K monitor for those looking to use Apple's latest and greatest for productivity. Now, it looks HP is bringing some competition to the market with its new 4K ENVY display, …
Read More »Samsung to ditch microUSB for USB-C on Galaxy Note 6
Quite a few smartphone makers are jumping over to USB Type-C, leaving Micro-USB behind and it looks like Samsung might be the latest to do so as rumours surrounding the Galaxy Note 6 have begun circulating, suggesting that Samsung will be adopting the new standard later this year. This is …
Read More »Intel also wants to replace the 3.5mm headphone jack
It looks like the 3.5mm headphone jack is going to suffer an abrupt end over the next few years. Not only is Apple planning to ditch it entirely on its next iPhone but now Intel has weighed in on the conversation and it seems that the chip making giant would …
Read More »Not all USB type-C ports are equal: Nine versions of USB-C incoming
The reversible USB type-C connector is something that the industry has been waiting for since the introduction of the original USB bus in 1997. This year PCs, computer components and mobile devices finally started to incorporate USB-C receptacles, but not all implementations necessarily support all features introduced by the latest …
Read More »In Win’s mid-tower 805 with USB type-C port priced in the UK, Europe
Leading online stores in the U.K. and mainland Europe this week began to take pre-orders on the world’s first PC case with USB type-C receptacle on the front panel. The price of the novelty will not be prohibitively high, but the In Win mid-tower 805 is clearly not an affordable …
Read More »In Win 805: world’s first chassis with USB type-C on front panel
In Win Development, a well-known maker of stylish PC chassis, this week introduced its 805 mid-tower, the world’s first enthusiast-class computer case with USB type-C connector on the front panel. The new case is built of high-quality materials and provides rich expansion, cooling and PC configuration capabilities. The In Win …
Read More »Intel, Inventec demo Thunderbolt 3-based external graphics solutions
Intel Corp. and Inventec demonstrated external graphics processing solutions featuring Thunderbolt 3 interface at the Intel Developer Forum this week. The devices are based on reference designs and it is unknown when the products could hit the market. Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 interface offers 40Gb/s of bandwidth (about 5GB/s), which is …
Read More »Asrock introduces USB 3.1 type-C front panel for desktop PCs
While there are many mainboards with USB 3.1 support available today, they feature type-C ports on their back panels and it is uncomfortable to use such connectors. Asrock this week introduced a special adapter that places one USB type-C and one USB type-A ports on the front panel of any …
Read More »EVGA adds USB 3.1 type-C to micro-ATX Intel X99 platform
EVGA has upgraded its micro-ATX mainboard for Intel Corp.’s high-end desktop processors. The new platform features all the advanced capabilities that the EVGA X99 Micro had to offer a year ago, but adds more Serial ATA-6Gb/s ports as well as one USB 3.1 type-C connector. The new motherboard is one of …
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