Just ahead of CES, Samsung has announced a new Thunderbolt 3 monitor, perfect for the MacBook Pro. Unlike LG's TB3 monitors, these feature a curved display.
Samsung debuts curved Thunderbolt 3 monitor ahead of CES
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Review: Soma brings HomeKit support to your blinds and shades
HomeKit's ecosystem has been growing, and we are seeing more and more products launch. While the vast majority of accessories may be light bulbs and outlets, we are seeing other niche products starting to get support. Soma is one of the first to bring window blinds and shades to Apple's smart home platform.
Moment finally starts shipping updated photography cases for iPhone X
Popular mobile lens manufacturer Moment is finally shipping their updated Photo Case for the iPhone X.
Lofree updates retro Dot Bluetooth mechanical Mac keyboard with Four Seasons edition
There are few mechanical keyboard options for Mac users, and the Lofree Dot is one of the most unique ones available. Lofree is now back with the second iteration, dubbed the Four Seasons version, after listening to all the feedback from users.
Best USB-C battery packs that support Power Delivery
There was many a tear shed for the removal of MagSafe on the latest MacBooks and MacBook Pros. For good reason too! It was a great way to protect your Mac. The replacement, USB-C, has its own benefits too though.
The biggest being that it opens up the possibility for any other manufacturer to produce chargers for your MacBook. You can also pick up a battery pack to charge your laptop on the go. For anyone who travels, being able to use a large, hulking battery pack to power up your laptop is huge.
Need an affordable USB-C hub for your gear bag? Check out this one from Aukey
I love the new MacBook Pro, and while I've converted most of my gear to USB-C, there are still times when a hub is necessary. No more than when I am on the go and someone throws me a hard drive or camera to connect, and I'm left with no appropriate ports. Even worse, when I need to connect an HDMI cable. The Aukey USB-C hub is an affordable, simple tool to keep in your gear bag for these situations.
LG previews a trio of new monitors, including 5K UltraWide model with Thunderbolt 3
Ahead of CES 2018, LG on Thursday pre-announced a trio of brand new external displays.
The best Star Wars gadgets for techies (not Trekkies)
Now that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has hit theaters (and broken records), force fever is in full effect. It can be hard to wade through the endless stream of Star Wars merchandise, so we've done it for you. We've identified six great pieces of Star Wars gear that are perfect for any Apple fan, or gadget lover.
The Logitech Circle 2 home security camera is the best HomeKit cam to date
Smart home cameras are a somewhat recent addition to the HomeKit ecosystem, coming with iOS 10. Many have pledged support like Ring and August, but only two cameras have come to market with support. We previously went hands-on with the D-Link Omna, and now we have the Logitech Circle 2, which recently had HomeKit support added.
10 great gifts for MacBook users
Today's entry into our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide focuses on MacBook accessories. Whether the person you're shopping for has a MacBook Air, Pro or Retina MacBook, you're bound to find something for them in the curated list below. But you better get to shopping, Christmas is less than a week away!
LEDVANCE releases HomeKit-equipped Sylvania Smart+ filament light bulb
LEDAVANCE has released a few updates to their Sylvania Smart+ lineup of HomeKit-connected lights, including the launch of their first filament-style bulb.
KGI: upgraded AirPods with a “smaller quartz component” arriving in the second half of 2018
Revered Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has predicted that Apple may begin shipping its second-generation AirPods sometime in the second half of next year.