Kingston introduces DataTraveler Kyson, a Type-A USB flash drive with a stylish, capless metal case, so there’s no cap to lose.
CES 2021: Plugable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub Brings Ethernet, Charging, and 4K HDMI
At CES on Tuesday, Plugable announced their new USB-C 7-in-1 hub, following the work-from-home trend of bringing Ethernet and 4K video to users in an easy-to-pack form factor (to use at home now, and for when we can go places again!). In addition to two 5Gbps USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, 4K HDMI, SD and microSD card slots, the Plugable hub includes a USB-C Power Delivery charging port capable of up to 87W of USB-C pass-through charging for your laptop and USB devices. Shipping now, this hub is available at Amazon for $34.95 at the time of publication.
OWC Releases USB-C Travel Dock E With 6 Ports
Other World Computing announced a new product on Monday called Travel Dock E. It’s a USB-C dock featuring six ports for all your devices. It reduces the hassle of adapter and dongle heft while expanding your connectivity options with six essential ports: USB 3 Type-A, HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, and all new Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-C 100W power pass-through. Through its integrated USB-C connecting cable, the compact Travel Dock E lets you transform any location, be it a studio, classroom, boardroom, or coffee shop, into a mobile office. The OWC USB-C Travel Dock E gives you the ability to connect, charge, display, and import at will with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3-equipped computers, tablets, and phones. It’s available to pre-order today for US$64.99.
Swiper, NOT Swiping — Mac Geek Gab 848
These days we do lots of swiping on our devices, and sometimes the results are expected, other times not so much! Listen as John and Dave share tips and answer questions about swiping. That’s not all, of course, the topics expand from there, including a great dive into USB speeds on Apple’s new iPads. Listen as your two favorite geeks walk through all of this for you this week!
Braided Nylon USB-C to Lightning Cable: $14.99
We have a deal on a 3.3-foot braided nylon USB-C to Lightning Cable. They’re designed to last, resist fraying and internal damage no matter how many times you plug and unplug them. They’re also available in black red, or white, and they’re $14.99 through our deal.
Wireless Portable Battery with Its Own Charging Dock: $49.99
We have a deal on the Naztech 2-in-1 Charging Dock, which is really a 10,000mAh wireless portable battery with its own charging dock that will also hold your iPhone while it’s charging. The battery portion of this device also has USB-C and USB-A charging ports. It’s $49.99 through our deal, but there’s also a deal for two of them for $89.99 on the deal listing.
LED Light 3-in-1 Micro/Type-C/Lightning Charger Cable: $11.95
We have a deal on an LED Light 3-in-1 Charging Cable with built-in Micro USB, USB-C, and iOS connectors. And LED lights, because you need LED lights in your cables. It supports charging speed up to 2.4A, and is a meter long. It’s $11.95 through our deal.
MoovyGo 12-in-1 USB-C Hub Station with Wireless Charging and Power Bank: $99.99
We have a deal on MoovyGo, a 12-in-1 USB-C hub with a built-in wireless Qi charger and its own power bank. This circular hub has an ethernet port, three USB-C ports (including a 60 watt charging port for laptops), an audio jack, an HDMI port, three USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and an SD/MicroSD card reader. The top is a Qi wireless charging pad, and inside the thing is a 4,500mAh power bank making this a portable battery, too. It’s $99.99 through our deal.
iKlips C Apple Lightning/USB-C 128GB Flash Drive: $139.99
We have a deal on the iKlips C, an Apple MFi-Certified USB-C and Lightning Flash Drive. Put another way, it’s a Flash drive with a Lightning connector on one end and a USB-C connector on the other. I’m linking to a deal for a 128GB model for $139.99. There’s also an option for a 256GB model for $219.
3.3 Foot Supercord 3-in-1 Charging Cable: $19.99
We have a deal on the Supercord, a 3.3-foot charging USB charging cable with three interchangeable connectors: Lightning, USB-C, and microUSB. The sleeve of the cable is braided with kevlar, and it’s $19.99 through our deal.
Mispronouncing "Bondi" – Mac Geek Gab 814
What’s bloating up your hard drive? Why is your Bluetooth mouse still draining? Which 13″ MacBook should you get? All these questions are answered, and more. John and Dave are here to ensure you get the answers you need, in the way you need them. And that’s not all, they talk through a few ways of managing multiple Apple IDs, 10G Ethernet, macOS 10.15.5, plus Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found, and more. Press play to listen and learn at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!
It's Good to Do The Math – Mac Geek Gab 812
USB Power Delivery isn’t as clear a concept as it could be, and your two favorite geeks help sort this out. That’s not all, of course, because John and Dave are here to answer ALL of your questions. This week that includes issues with Spotlight, Backups, displays for your Mac mini, managing your external DAC, and more. Press play … and enjoy!
This Charger Has Lightning, MicroUSB, USB-C Connectors: $75
We have a deal on the FamilyCharger, a 5-in-1 charger that features 2 USB-C connectors and 3 Lightning connectors, all powered by a 52 watt power supply. It measures 9-feet, too, meaning you can route it just about wherever you need. It’s $75 through our deal.
2020 iPhone Rumor Roundup: It Can Do Everything Except Perform Surgery (Update)
A new 2020 iPhone rumor today says that it could have a 120Hz ProMotion display. We’ve taken all of the rumors so far and rounded them up.
Sanho Corporation Announces HyperDrive GEN2 USB-C Hub
Sanho Corporation is back with another USB-C hub. This one is called HyperDrive GEN2 and it promises twice the power and twice the speed than GEN1.
Apple: Enforced iPhone Port Means Higher Prices and Waste
Apple recently spoke out against the EU’s proposal to force smartphone manufacturers to pick one port for everyone.
Hidden Long-Press Actions, USB-C Travel – TMO Daily Observations 2020-01-16
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss (hidden) long-press options in Safari, and travel with a USB-C machine.
EU Wants to Standardize Smartphone Charging Ports
Lawmakers in the European Union will discuss whether smartphone charging ports should be standardized by tech companies.
CES Wrap-up, Quick Tips, Cool Stuff Found – Mac Geek Gab 797
John and Dave are back from CES with new stuff they’ve learned, Cool Stuff Found, Quick Tips, and more. Of course, your questions are featured, as well, including analyzing USB power draw, fast external drives, folder permissions, and more. Press play to learn five new things with your two favorite geeks!
CES – SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe With Both USB-C and USB-A ports
LAS VEGAS – As USB speeds and capabilities increase, so expands the concept of the thumb drive. At CES Monday, SanDisk was showing off their new Dual Drive Luxe USB-C, a thumb drive supporting USB 3 speeds over both USB-C and USB-A. Capable of delivering up to 150MB/s, the 1TB model will be $249.99 and 500GB will be $89.99, both due to be released in Q1 this year.
