The higher speed can be achieved by reconfiguring three of four data lanes to send data in one direction, leaving the remaining lane to send data in the other. When he's not battling bugs and robots ...

USB-C is a compact, reversible connector type that supports a range of data speeds and power capabilities. USB 4 is primarily a speed specification, supporting anywhere between 20 and 120Gbps ...

Apple updated the USB 4 specs for the 2024 Mac mini and 2024 MacBook Pro. The updated tech specs say the Mac mini with M4 Pro and the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro/M4 Max have three Thunderbolt 5/USB 4 v2 ...

The new data transfer tech could arrive in late 2023, but you'll only get top speeds when you upgrade all cables, peripherals and PCs. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote ...

You can easily find laptops and desktop PCs packing USB-C port certified for Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4. But now the next generation of the standard is picking up speed ...

The use of USB rather than Thunderbolt means that the USB 4 Dock isn’t aimed at professional users who need high-speed data transfer. However, it does provide dual-display support (60Hz) along with an ...

Among the 11 connectors on Plugable’s new dock are two HDMI 2.1 ports, 2.5Gbps ethernet, and a USB-C port capable of providing up to 100W of power to a connected laptop. Among the 11 connectors on ...

StarTech’s Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Docking Station (TB4CDOCK) really works best for the Mac market, with its dependence upon Thunderbolt displays and its tolerance for premium prices. We have to draw the ...

In brief: Microsoft introduced new Surface equipment for businesses this week. Slated for release in mid-February, the products include two Intel-powered Copilot+ models and a new, more affordable ...

The ubiquitous charging and data port is getting even more useful, with new docking stations and accessories -- and some now supporting the new USB 4. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to ...

The crisp performance of the 2022 Razer Blade 14 is about to get even sharper, slicing through data transfers faster than ever with an impressive USB upgrade. Improving hardware specifications usually ...

In a support document published on Friday, Apple provided some additional details about the USB-C port found on all iPhone 15 models. First, Apple said all iPhone 15 models can charge an Apple Watch, ...