Cables

Good deal: $40 off 3-in-1 universal USB charging cable

Those of you whose mobile collection includes newer Apple products, older Apple products, and an Android phone or tablet may want to check out this 3-in-1 universal USB charging cable from Stack Social.

The cable has the ability to charge up to 3 devices simultaneously, and supports virtually any mobile device that has a Lightning, 30-pin or micro USB port. And right now, the deal site is offering it at 67% off...

New Trunk Lightning cable doubles as posable iPhone Stand

It's almost impossible to stand out in the crowded space of smartphone accessories these days. This year's CES alone saw nearly 1000 new mobile add-ons, from 590 different manufacturers. And that's just a single 4-day trade show.

But it's no surprise that the folks over at iLoveHandles have managed to do it with their new 'Trunk' Lightning cable. The understated accessory may look like just another Lightning to USB cable, but it actually doubles as an iPhone stand...

Apple launches shorter Lightning cable, rounder headphones

Just as Scosche launched its new wall and car Lightning chargers earlier this morning (in addition to the world's first official retractable Lightning-to-USB cable), Apple has made some tweaks to some of its own accessories.

Surprisingly enough, the new and shorter 0.5-meter Lightning to USB cable costs the same nineteen bucks as Apple's 1-meter Lightning to USB cable, making the purchase of the latter a no-brainer. The shorter Lightning cable arrives just as Apple last month unveiled the new $29 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable. Also new: a tweaked In-Ear Headphones...

Scosche Lightning chargers arrive

Announced back in November 2012, Scosche's chargers based on Apple's Lightning I/O are now available for sale at the company's web store. The California-based accessory maker now sells a range of Lightning chargers for use with your car and home sockets. Wall chargers are priced up to $34.99 and car chargers start at $24.99. In addition, Scosche also sells the $24.99 three-foot retractable Lightning-to-USB cable. More on this hear right after the break...

Apple slashes $49 Thunderbolt cable to $39, adds new $29 option

As is the case with the new Lightning I/O, part of the reason why Apple's official Thunderbolt cable costs fifty bucks is the authentication chip and electronics inside the connector on each end of the cable. So if you're in the market for a Thunderbolt cable, there's some good news: Apple has generously slashed the price of the 2-meter Thunderbolt cable by ten bucks, from $49 to $39. And in order to appeal even more to price-conscious buyers, the company is adding a new 0.5-meter cable to the mix, priced at $29...