RISION has released the Magic Pro, a compact thermal imaging accessory that plugs into a phone's USB-C port and works with Android or iOS devices through its companion app. The app provides live temperature readouts, screenshot capture, and customization options, and the device ships with a small carry case. An Android Authority reviewer tested it on smartphones during stress tests, noting it required no setup beyond plugging in and opening the app.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-05
SpaceX's compact Starlink Mini dish, which measures 11.75 by 10.2 inches and weighs about 2.4 pounds, is now priced at $199 when bought directly from Starlink, down from its initial $599 launch price. The device includes a built-in Wi-Fi router, uses 20 to 40 watts of power, and can run on USB-C power sources, with Starlink offering an optional USB-C to barrel jack cable for off-grid use.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Modern Windows, Mac and Linux PCs now handle audio processing through integrated motherboard chips, commonly Realtek components, rather than separate sound cards. High-quality lossless audio, including 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos streams, can be transmitted over USB 3.x, DisplayPort, Wi-Fi or HDMI without the bandwidth constraints that once necessitated dedicated hardware.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Many wireless peripherals, such as USB dongles for mice and keyboards, operate on the 2.4GHz radio frequency, a congested band also used by microwave ovens and older Wi-Fi gear. This overcrowding can interfere with Wi-Fi signals and slow down networks, especially for routers that are not running exclusively on the less crowded 5GHz or 6GHz bands used by Wi-Fi 6E and 7.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Android Authority writer Robert Triggs describes how dust and lint trapped inside USB-C ports caused loose, angled cable connections and failed fast-charging on his phone and tablet. He says cleaning the ports himself restored normal charging on both devices, avoiding a repair.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-04
Sincere Inc. has released a limited-edition 'After Hours' version of its Pixel Tunes portable Bluetooth CD player, priced at 12,980 yen (about $83). Unlike the brand's three other translucent colorways, this smoke-tinted model contains phosphorescent material that makes its shell glow green in the dark. The player includes modern touches such as USB-C charging, Bluetooth 5.3, and a 60-second anti-skip buffer, alongside 5-7 hours of battery life.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-04
Apple Pencils across all generations and models share a detachable tip design that wears down with use, similar to a traditional pencil. Users can look for specific signs of deterioration to know when it's time to swap in a new tip for their stylus.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-03
USB-C refers only to the physical connector shape, not a specific speed or charging capability, while Thunderbolt is a separate standard that happens to use the same USB-C connector on modern Macs. As a result, Mac models differ sharply: a MacBook Air-type machine may offer a 480 Mbps USB 2 port alongside a 10 Gbps USB 3 port, whereas the MacBook Pro M4 Pro includes Thunderbolt 5 ports capable of up to 120 Gbps.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-03
Twelve South has launched Airfly Drive, a small USB dongle that converts wired CarPlay connections into wireless ones. The device plugs into a car's USB-A or USB-C port, pairs once with a phone, and then reconnects automatically each time the car starts, with support for switching between two paired phones. It's available now for $39.99 in black or white, and also works with Android Auto.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-01
Amazon has dropped the price of its 2024 Kindle Colorsoft Kids to $209.99 from $299.99, a 30% cut matching the lowest price seen since Prime Day. The 16GB color E-Ink reader includes 6 months of Amazon Kids+, USB-C charging, an auto-adjusting front light, Dark Mode, and up to 12 weeks of battery life.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-01
Amazon has cut the price of Belkin's 16-in-1 Triple Display USB-C Dock to $199.99, down $50 from its $249.99 list price, a 20% discount. The dock supports up to three external displays via DisplayLink, offers 2.5Gb Ethernet, multiple USB-A/USB-C ports, dual DisplayPort outputs, and delivers up to 100W of power to a connected laptop. The discount requires an active Amazon Prime membership.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-01
Amazon has updated its Fire TV Stick 4K with a redesigned power connector, moving away from the long-criticized Micro USB port. The device also ships with a newly designed remote control.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-30
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