Thunderbolt 3

Anker recently launched its new PowerExpand Elite 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 Dock featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, 2 USB-C ports, 4 USB-A ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, SD/microSD card slots, and a 3.5 mm AUX port, for users in the United States. Produced in tandem with Intel, the hefty charging dock provides 85W of...

According to MacRumors, the 2018 13” MacBook Pros with Touch Bar include four full-speed Thunderbolt 3 ports, supporting maximum data transfer speeds of up to 40Gb/s. Apple has confirmed that the new models are equipped with Intel's eighth-generation Core i5 or Core i7 processors, both of which support up to 16 PCI Express lanes. "All three generations of...

In an effort to push Thunderbolt 3’s adoption and to make it available to anyone who wants it at a reasonable cost, Intel has decided to Intel has decided to integrate Thunderbolt 3 into its CPUs, and then make the Thunderbolt protocol specification available to third-party chipmakers royalty-free, next year, Wired reports. Thunderbolt 3 comes equipped with transfer...

If you ordered a new 13-inch or 15-inch 2016 MacBook Pro, and use an external monitor with Thunderbolt 2, you will need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter, which Apple currently sells for $35 (it was $59 before a recent 25% price drop to cater to early #donglelife adopters). Here’s our quick unboxing of the dongle, which...

In a surprise move, Apple has slashed the price of a numerous accessories for new MacBook Pro users, in what appears to be a gesture to help new customers transition to #donglelife. Here’s what Apple told The Verge and numerous other news outlets in a statement: "We recognize that many users, especially pros, rely on legacy...

Apple has released a support page that outlines different adapters users can purchase to connect with Thunderbolt 3 to their new 2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. The new MacBook Pro features four Thunderbolt 3 ports, which use the same connector as USB-C. If you are using an existing Thunderbolt 2 peripherals, you will need the...

Apple’s new 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pro models finally made their debut this morning at the company’s special event in Cupertino. The highlight was the addition of a new Touch Bar, integrated with Touch ID, packed into new thinner and lighter aluminum designs. If you need to hook up a Thunderbolt display or external hard...

According to code discovered in the latest beta of macOS Sierra, upcoming Macs may support USB 3.1 Gen 2 which would enable peripheral speeds up to a theoretical maximum of 10Gbps. In a report from 9to5Mac, it was noted that a string in the Sierra beta mentions SuperSpeed+, a term reserved for Gen 2 ports....

Intel has today announced the all new Thunderbolt™ 3, which is so far the fastest and most versatile connection to any dock, display or peripheral device, offering transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps in a new smaller, reversible USB-C standard. So what does this mean for end users? At 40Gbps, it is the fastest connection to your computer, allowing you...