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240W USB-C PD chargers are nearly here, says Framework CEO240W USB-C PD chargers are nearly here, says Framework CEO
Jon Porter
Jon Porter
I guess this was the least worst option.

Plugable has a new MacBook adapter out that’s designed to add Gigabit Ethernet and two USB-A ports to Apple’s 2021 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros, or the 2022 MacBook Air.

The only problem is that the adapter seemingly isn’t able to offer a MagSafe port of its own, so you get this hilarious cutout instead. It’s still better than covering up the Magsafe port though.

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YouTuber mods a USB-C port into the AirPods Pro and wants to help you do the sameYouTuber mods a USB-C port into the AirPods Pro and wants to help you do the same
Lenovo’s Android-powered Microsoft Teams display doubles as a USB-C monitorLenovo’s Android-powered Microsoft Teams display doubles as a USB-C monitor
Satechi’s new charger delivers 200 watts of power to six portsSatechi’s new charger delivers 200 watts of power to six ports
India mandates USB-C on phones, turns focus to wearablesIndia mandates USB-C on phones, turns focus to wearables
EU sets December 28th, 2024, deadline for all new phones to use USB-C for wired chargingEU sets December 28th, 2024, deadline for all new phones to use USB-C for wired charging
Zens’ new Apple MagSafe multicharger powers up to four devicesZens’ new Apple MagSafe multicharger powers up to four devices
Razer is upgrading the 2022 Blade 14’s two USB-C ports to USB 4Razer is upgrading the 2022 Blade 14’s two USB-C ports to USB 4
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
All the Apple devices still using Lightning ports.

The USB-C iPhone is definitely coming to comply with that new EU law. But Apple still has many other Lightning devices that will have to be transitioned to USB-C (or wireless charging) before the EU law takes effect in late 2024. These include the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil gen... Here, I’ll just let Vjeran list them all out on Verge TikTok.

The next generation of Thunderbolt seems nice but less necessary than everThe next generation of Thunderbolt seems nice but less necessary than ever
This 100W USB-C cable with a built-in power meter is just $9.79 for Prime DayThis 100W USB-C cable with a built-in power meter is just $9.79 for Prime Day
When will the iPhone be forced to use USB-C?When will the iPhone be forced to use USB-C?
USB kills off SuperSpeed branding as it tries to simplify its ubiquitous connectorUSB kills off SuperSpeed branding as it tries to simplify its ubiquitous connector
Hyper officially recalls its stackable (and overheating) GaN chargers after allHyper officially recalls its stackable (and overheating) GaN chargers after all
Anker’s 30W Nano 3 looks like Apple’s tiny iPhone plug, but it can charge laptopsAnker’s 30W Nano 3 looks like Apple’s tiny iPhone plug, but it can charge laptops
Next-gen USB 4 promises to be twice as fast, using cables you may already ownNext-gen USB 4 promises to be twice as fast, using cables you may already own
Hyper’s 245W charger and battery pack now available to allHyper’s 245W charger and battery pack now available to all
AirPods cases with USB-C could be in the cards for 2023AirPods cases with USB-C could be in the cards for 2023
DeWalt gave my power tool battery the power of USB-C

A bridge between two charging worlds

Sean Hollister
The first 240W USB-C power meters are hereThe first 240W USB-C power meters are here
The Chipofy USB-C cable with a built-in power display is selling for a new low on Prime DayThe Chipofy USB-C cable with a built-in power display is selling for a new low on Prime Day
Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting?Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting?
What the EU’s new USB-C rules mean for the iPhoneWhat the EU’s new USB-C rules mean for the iPhone
USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU ‘by autumn 2024’USB-C will be mandatory for phones sold in the EU ‘by autumn 2024’
Apple will make USB-C accessories ask for your permission to pass dataApple will make USB-C accessories ask for your permission to pass data
Chromebooks will now tell you when you’re using the wrong USB-C cableChromebooks will now tell you when you’re using the wrong USB-C cable
Wouldn’t life be more fun if charging bricks looked like tiny Macintosh computers?Wouldn’t life be more fun if charging bricks looked like tiny Macintosh computers?
Tangle-free magnetic USB cables are hereTangle-free magnetic USB cables are here
Anker’s pint-sized 100W USB-C charger is on sale, but supplies are sold out until late JuneAnker’s pint-sized 100W USB-C charger is on sale, but supplies are sold out until late June
Apple’s $159 Thunderbolt 4 cable is here, and it’s still your only extra-long optionApple’s $159 Thunderbolt 4 cable is here, and it’s still your only extra-long option
Anker’s new double-thick MagSafe battery is all about the mAhAnker’s new double-thick MagSafe battery is all about the mAh
The first 240W USB-C cables just broke coverThe first 240W USB-C cables just broke cover
Screw it, the rectangles are backScrew it, the rectangles are back
Monica Chin
The Mac Studio’s ports are a step back in all the right waysThe Mac Studio’s ports are a step back in all the right ways
Belkin’s new $400 Thunderbolt 4 dock is here to solve your dongle woes — for a priceBelkin’s new $400 Thunderbolt 4 dock is here to solve your dongle woes — for a price
CalDigit’s new TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock has the most ports everCalDigit’s new TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock has the most ports ever
My new toy is a USB-C cable with a built-in power meterMy new toy is a USB-C cable with a built-in power meter
Anker’s new Nano II 100W USB-C charger is the smallest 100W GaN charger yetAnker’s new Nano II 100W USB-C charger is the smallest 100W GaN charger yet
Hawkeye’s trick USB arrow is in desperate need of a dongleHawkeye’s trick USB arrow is in desperate need of a dongle

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