The Pixel Project
Comic: Uno Port in a Storm
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Ed: Welcome to this week's edition of The Pixel Project: a weekly comic from Diesel Sweeties' Rich Stevens on Apple, technology, and everything in-between. Today: Uno Port in a Storm
USB
All dem pixels
DisplayPort 1.4 will embrace USB-C and 8K HDR video
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DisplayPort 1.4 will truly embrace the future by going to a USB-C connector and supporting 8K video.
Dual-mode file transfer
Sony's new flash drive connects with USB-C and USB-A
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Sony has announced a new portable flash drive, which features dual connectors to work with both full-sized USB-A ports, along with newer USB-C connections.
Keep your computer safe
Griffin introduces BreakSafe USB-C charger
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Griffin has unveiled its BreakSafe USB-C charging cable, which breaks away from its magnetically-attached connector when necessary.
Our long national iPhone SD Card reader nightmare is over
Apple releases iPhone-compatible SD Card Reader
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Forget weirdly-shaped silicone battery cases: The biggest new Apple product is, in fact, a revamp of the company's Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader. Not only does it now offer USB 3 speeds for the iPad Pro, but all iPhone models post-iPhone 5 are supported, too.
Speed bump
iPad Pro supports USB 3.0, adapters apparently forthcoming
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Apple's new iPad Pro is capable of USB 3.0 speeds through its Lighting port thanks to a new controller, but new adapters will be needed in order to unlock its full potential.
ALL THE PORTS
This new USB -C dock connects to eleven peripherals
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Other World Computing has announced a new USB-C dock for those with new hardware that utilizes the new format. This new hub will enable you to connect up to eleven devices to the centralized dock.
Thunderbolt 3 will look familiar
The future of Thunderbolt is USB-C, and this is a good thing
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Intel has announced Thunderbolt 3 will use the USB-C connector we've already seen on the MacBook. Thunderbolt 3 arrives later this year once computer makers start shipping devices equipped with Intel's "Skylake" microprocessor. Skylake is the successor to Broadwell, the fifth-generation Intel Core processor that saw its debut on the Mac earlier this year. Thunderbolt 3 offers twice the...
USB
Intel's Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB-C standard
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Intel has opted to use the USB-C standard for Thunderbolt 3, further enhancing compatibility for those with PCs and Macs by offering new ways to connect peripherals without investing in multiple converter kits.
USB-C is inevitable
Enough with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0: I'm ready for USB-C!
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Think USB-C on the new MacBook is a mistake? Get over it. We're going to be seeing a lot more. The Internet outrage machine has produced much sturm und drang over Apple's the new MacBook and its use of a USB-C connector instead of USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt, as is available on other Mac laptops. I have to say, though: I'm ready for a new peripheral interface. Most of the anger directed...