An increasing number of leaks and rumors are pointing to Apple revamping its Lightning cable for its product launches this fall. The new cable, according to leaked photos, could have a reversible USB Type-A connector on the side opposite from Apple's proprietary reversible Lightning connector.…
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New USB spec brings faster data speeds and reversible plugs, but you’ll need new adapters
Want faster data transfer speeds, reversible plugs and more power from your USB port? You'll get all that with products following the new USB Type-C spec but you'll probably need some adapters during the transition.…
Read MoreWhy carry a big power brick when you can tote the world’s smallest laptop adapter?
Tired of carrying a slim, light laptop along with a bulky power brick? Check out Dart, a new Kickstarter that uses Very High Frequency power conversion to provide up to 65 Watts of power in a pocketable size.…
Read MoreNomad ChargeKey review: An iPhone charger you won’t leave home without
Nomad makes it so that you’ll never be far from a charge with a Lightning cable that attaches to your keychain.…
Read MoreEurope’s set to mandate common phone chargers — so where does this leave Apple?
Apple shied away from an earlier plan to standardize on a common phone charger, but it won't be able to dodge this new, environment-driven piece of legislation.…
Read MoreA new USB connector is on the way and it will work either way round, Lightning-style
One big advantage of Apple(s aapl)’s Lightning connectors over industry-standard Micro-USB (technically “Micro-B”) connectors is that they can go either way up…
Read MoreCufflinks double as USB drive, Wi-Fi hotspot
The next time you struggle to buy a gift for the man with everything, consider a $250 set of cufflinks he likely doesn't have. These aren't just any old ones; how about a pair that doubles as a 2 GB flash drive and Wi-Fi hotspot?…
Read MoreUSB stick plus monitor equals an Android computer
I doubt mobile computing will evolve to computers on a USB stick for most people, but this prototype is intriguing. Thanks to an HDMI port, the stick -- which has the guts of a smartphone -- connects to a monitor for standalone computer use.…
Read MoreSmartphones, tablets changing in-flight entertainment
Wireless Internet access on planes is helping to make those long flights bearable, but so too are the influx of personal media devices such as smartphones and tablets. Pretty soon, you'll be able to buy content in-flight and take it with you after landing!…
Read MoreIs a tablet with a keyboard really a tablet?
After debuting at January's Consumer Electronics Show, the ASUS Eee Pad Slider is nearing a release. An Australian blogger has one of the first units and shares his impressions. I'm not sold that many folks will want the extra weight and bulk of an integrated keyboard.…
Read MoreMac OS X Lion available on a USB stick in August
Apple isn't about to miss out on sales of its new Mac OS to those who don't have a solid Internet connection. The company is going to put Lion on a USB stick and sell it for $69 starting in August.…
Read MoreA peek inside the new Apple Thunderbolt cable
The new Apple Thunderbolt cable costs $49, which is a bit pricey. iFixit took a peek inside one of the new cables and came up with a good reason why Thunderbolt isn't cheap. Even if costs don't drop, though, this tech has legs.…
Read MoreMeet the $25 Computer — But Is Low-Cost Computing Enough?
British researchers have built a cheap, fully-functioning computer the size of a USB stick. But while efforts to bring low-cost computing to the masses are laudable, do they misunderstand the reality of the way the world uses computers in the 21st century?…
Read MoreHow To Restore or Update Your Apple TV Software Over USB
The latest Apple TV has a built-in update function that downloads and installs new software, accessible via the device's Settings menu. But if you'd rather not update over-the-air, you can always do it via USB through iTunes, and restore your device, too, if you're having problems.…
Read MoreRumor Has It: iPad 2 Will Have USB
While many were busy filling faces with turkey, and filling malls to the brim on Friday, some new, interesting rumors about the iPad 2 came to light. The rumors included some obvious claims, but one seems out of left field: a built-in USB port.…
Read MoreQuick Tip: Add More External Displays to Your Mac
I always thought Apple was really missing a beat by including only one video-out port on its all-in-ones and notebooks, given that many Mac users are multimedia professionals. So I went looking around for a solution, and this is what I found.…
Read MoreCharge USB Devices On The Go With ZAGGsparq
I've been on the road a lot lately, and much as I like my Overdrive hotspot (s s), its battery life is limited. So I decided to buy the ZAGGsparq 2.0, which acts as a backup battery charger for USB devices.…
Read MoreLapDawg Pug: A Portable Table for Laptops
Laptop computers are awfully useful, but they're not easy to use ergonomically. The new LapDawg Pug is a portable table that's designed to help us use laptops more comfortably.…
Read MoreAirStash — Flash Drive With Wi-Fi
The USB flash drive is so useful that it can't be improved. That's what I thought, anyway, until seeing the AirStash in action. Add wireless connectivity to a USB flash drive, along with a memory card slot, and you have the AirStash.…
Read MoreOne Device to Charge Them All — Chargepod
One of the biggest hassles with traveling is carrying the power adapters for all the gear I bring. That includes a laptop, one or two phones, possibly a headset and a MiFi. If only one charger could handle them all. Enter the Chargepod.…
Read MoreWhy Not to Buy a Mac (Now)
The simple if unsatisfying answer to the question of when to buy a new Mac is when you need one. There’s nothing…
Read MoreBye Bye USB Syncing: Is the iPad Bad for iPhone OS?
Users of Lexcycle’s terrific iPhone e-reader app Stanza (which was acquired by Amazon (s amzn) last year) are expressing their disappointment over…
Read MoreThe Quest for the Perfect Flash Drive
In techno-tourism terms, I'm fairly well-traveled. Mostly because I've visited the mecca of gadgetry, Japan, but I've also stopped at quite a few other places as well. During those travels, I'm on the look out for one thing in particular: Flash drives.…
Read MoreLenovo RapidDrive — A Smarter, Faster Hybrid Storage Solution
When we met with Lenovo at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month, we took a video look at the latest gear.…
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