More like Thunderbolt than USB-C, USB4 can be either 20Gbps or 40Gbps. That extra bandwidth allows not just for faster data transfer but higher frame rates to external displays, plus some other ...

Note that the Thunderbolt/USB-C ports are all rated at PD 3.0—only the MagSafe port is PD 3.1 so you must use Apple’s USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable, rather than a USB-C cable, to fast-charge the ...

Thanks to Thunderbolt 5, USB-C interfaces are getting a whole lot faster. Following the first docks and hubs for the technology from several providers, Apple accessory specialist Sonnet has now ...

With the standard now reaching maturation, USB-C (especially the high-end Thunderbolt standard) can do high-speed data transfer, in addition to 4K display outputs. Heck, if you wanted to ...

It also supports simultaneous power and video transfer, with audio recently joining the gang too; but while we expected USB-C headphones to appear in droves, they didn’t really. It even works with ...

With the use of DisplayLink, this dock can help any compatible USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 device drive up to four displays and all the additional ports while charging the host device, all at the same ...

On top of that, USB4 can use most Thunderbolt docks and accessories. In the box, you'll find the Razer USB4 Dock (available in black or silver), the 1m braided USB Type-C 4.0 connecting cable ...

There's also the talk about USB-C vs Thunderbolt, highlighting yet another improvement that it brings over Lightning — native video output. Apple licenses its proprietary Lightning connector ...

In a solemn reminder that no system is 100% safe and unhackable, it was announced over the weekend that security researchers have managed to successfully hack Apple’s proprietary ACE3 USB-C ...

A hot potato: The European Union decided to impose USB-C as the de-facto standard for data communication and battery charging on small devices two years ago. The new rule is now going into effect ...

The EU’s Common Charger Directive went into effect on December 28, 2024, meaning several categories of devices now need to support charging via USB-C to be eligible for sale in the region.

Before USB-C ports, Thunderbolt or DisplayPort connections were required for daisy-chaining monitors. However, that's changed thanks to USB-C Alt Mode, which combines video, power, and data ...