Following the release of macOS Tahoe 26 developer preview 1 after the launch of WWDC 2025, Reddit user /u/mowd8574 took to /r/MacOS to share that Apple seems to have removed support for the legacy FireWire I/O connection standard.
Computer hardware and accessory maker Other World Computing (OWC) on Monday unveiled an all-new Thunderbolt 5 Dock with a total of 11 versatile ports, which promise a powerful I/O upgrade for any workstation where professional connectivity is a must.
Just this week, CalDigit announced its next-generation Thunderbolt hubs featuring support for Thunderbolt 5 – the fastest and most capable iteration of Thunderbolt to date, featuring 80Gb/s of bi-directional bandwidth and 120Gb/s of ordinary bandwidth with Bandwidth Boost. CalDigit calls its latest docks the TS5 and TS5 Plus.
Belkin on Monday announced an all-new ultra-compact USB-C docking station, providing a convenient desktop hub that can turn single-port laptops and tablets into multi-port workstations, all while charging said device at full speed.
In addition to announcing a budget-friendly 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air during Tuesday’s “Let Loose” event, Apple also unveiled higher-cost and more capable 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro tablets, which feature some unique hardware changes that we’ve never seen in an iPad before to date.
Apple on Tuesday announced an all-new iPad Air in two different form factors during its ‘Let Loose’ event: an 11-inch model for those who prefer a compact package, and a 13-inch model for those who want the largest screen real estate for their productivity needs.
When it comes to portable power, the first company that comes to my mind every time is Jackery. I have extensive experience with the brand’s dependable solar generators, which provide sustainable power during a bright and sunny day and reserve power for the wee hours of the night when there’s no sunlight at all.
StandBy Mode is a feature for MagSafe-equipped iPhones that allows a user to mount their handset sideways on a MagSafe charging stand to reveal informative widgets via the always-on display any time you’re in the vicinity of your charging iPhone.
Remember those days when you would need to buy an adapter to adapt all and any of your accessories to the iPhone’s proprietary Lightning port? Those days are long gone now that the iPhone 15 & 15 Pro series have finally adopted USB-C.
Whether you’re a professional pumping out productivity on multiple displays with various types of storage media attached, or you’re an average Joe just trying to have the neatest desk space arrangement that you can, chances are that you could make use of a Thunderbolt 4 Dock to both maximize connectivity to your Mac or PC and minimize the number dongles and adapters you’d otherwise need to connect to your computer’s ports.
For people who require all-in-one solutions when it comes to organizing their desk space, Satechi’s brand-new docking station with a built-in NVMe solid state drive enclosure lends high hopes.
Satechi is a brand that I often look to whenever I’m in need of hubs or adapters for my Mac or iPad Pro, and the reason is kind of obvious. Satechi understands Apple’s design language; they use similar materials in the construction of their accessories as Apple does in their computers and tablets, so everything looks great together.