Thunderbolt 3
Anker’s PowerExpand Elite Thunderbolt 3 Docks Coming to Canada
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...
New 13″ MacBook Pros Include 4 Full-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Ports, Confirms Apple
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...
Intel Planning to Make Thunderbolt 3 Available to Anyone
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...
Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter: Hands-On [PICS]
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...
Apple Price Cuts USB-C, Thunderbolt 3 Accessories and More For Rest of 2016 [u]
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 Support Page Outlines Thunderbolt 3 Adapters for 2016 MacBook Pro
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 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Priced at $59 CAD
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...
Apple’s macOS Sierra Beta Points Towards Future Macs Equipped with 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2
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 Unveils 40Gbps ‘Thunderbolt 3’ With Single Cable Dual 4K Display Support
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...