CalDigit today unveiled a new version of its well-received Thunderbolt 3 docking station. We put it through its paces, and it's better in almost every way.
Review: CalDigit TS3 Plus is the new king of Thunderbolt docks
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Nomad launches wireless charging hub with four built-in USB ports
Popular accessory maker Nomad has launched a new USB hub with a built-in wireless charger.
Hyper 8-in-1 USB-C hub with 7.5W Qi charging stand goes up for preorder
Like Hyper has done in the past for their highly successful USB-C accessories, they've taken to Kickstarter to fund their latest USB-C dock and charging hub.
Satechi’s 75W USB-C charger can power your MacBook Pro and 3 additional devices
Satechi has previewed their upcoming 75W USB-C multi-charger at CES 2018. We went hands on to check it out, as well as to get a preview of their upcoming Bluetooth keyboard.
New Intel Thunderbolt 3 chips bring DisplayPort 1.4 support for single-cable 8K monitors
Intel is bringing a trio of brand new Thunderbolt 3 controllers for computers, code-named “Titan Ridge,” which offer DisplayPort 1.4 integration and basic USB-C peripheral compatibility.
myCharge releases massive 20,000 mAh battery pack to charge just about anything
myCharge is releasing several new products at CES 2018. The most notable is the All Powerful battery pack that builds in a USB-A port, USB-C port, and an AC outlet. For those with an iPhone X or iPhone 8, there is even a Qi charger on top.
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.
Nomad’s mini universal cable is my go-to travel accessory
I tend to be moving around quite a bit. Traveling for work, visiting family, or just exploring. This means I inevitably have a whole host of gear that constantly needs power. We've covered our fair share of cables, and batteries.
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.
OWC USB-C travel dock review
The OWC mini USB-C travel dock is a handy companion to keep inside your gear bag. The hub brings USB Type-A and Type-C ports, HDMI, and even an SD card reader.
LaCie 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock is a nearly perfect desktop companion
LaCie, the premium brand of Seagate, makes some fantastic products. I've used their Rugged Drive (the same one you can say many an Apple Store employee toting around) for years. Recently, I've been using their updated 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock that not only offers plenty of storage, but a multitude of ports and expansion options as well.
Usually we see Thunderbolt 3 devices belong to one of two categories. The first being storage, the second being docking station. There are very few that fall in the middle of that Venn diagram. The CalDigit AV Pro II belongs there, as well as LaCie's 2Big Thunderbolt 3 Dock.
As per usual, to get the best look at this desktop beast, check out my in-depth video.
Native Union adds USB-C to their lineup of exceptional cables
It's become commonplace at this point to use a high quality Lightning cable than those that come with your iPhone. One of our favorite manufacturers of superior cables has been Native Union. Recently, they've adopted USB-C as well, releasing a whole lineup of cables with the new connector type.