DisplayPort AltMode 2.0: USB 4 compatibility, two 8K displays or one 16K display & more
It supports all of the features of the DisplayPort 2.0 standard, but first devices compatible with it won’t arrive before 2021.
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DisplayPort 2.0 taps Thunderbolt 3 to drive 2 8K displays or one 16K screen over a single cable
DisplayPort 2.0 delivers beyond-8K resolution, higher refresh rates for 4K and virtual reality apps, as well as deeper colors with HDR support.
Do 2018 MacBook Pros support DisplayPort 1.4?
While Intel’s new Thunderbolt 3 chipset in 2018’s MacBook Pro models supports DisplayPort 1.4, actual supported features rely on graphics which vary by model. Here’s what you need to know.
Review: CalDigit TS3 Plus is the new king of Thunderbolt docks
CalDigit just unveiled a new version of its well-received Thunderbolt 3 docking station. We had a chance to put it through its paces, and it’s better in almost every way.
New Intel Thunderbolt 3 chips bring DisplayPort 1.4 support for single-cable 8K monitors
The new Intel chipsets add DisplayPort 1.4 compatibility while allow peripherals to fall back on USB 3.1 speeds if not connected to a Thunderbolt 3 host.
Elgato announces new Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock
Elgato adds a new product to their Thunderbolt lineup with the Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock. This miniaturized dock gives you access to DisplayPort, HDMI, USB 3, and Gigabit ethernet ports in a compact size.
LaCie 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a nearly perfect desktop companion
The LaCie 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock not only offers a staggering amount of RAID-equipped storage, but a full set of expandable I/O as well. See why the 2Big is my favorite Thunderbolt 3 dock to date.
Review: CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station
CalDigit TS3 is a solid options for pros looking to expand the functionality of their MacBook Pro or Thunderbolt 3 equipped iMac.
VESA’s new DisplayPort standard promises 8K screens on tablets, notebooks and all-in-ones
The Video Electronics Standards Association, or VESA, announced yesterday an update to the Embedded DisplayPort standard used in notebooks, desktop computers and other devices.
An improvement over the current DisplayPort 1.2a, the Embedded DisplayPort Standard 1.4a paves the way for notebooks, tablets, smartphones and all-in-ones with screen resolutions of up to 8K, or a whopping 7,680-by-4,320 pixels.
First gadgets using the new standard, based on Intel’s upcoming SkyLake chipsets, are expected to hit the market by 2016.
