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Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies
Amazon announced its first smart lock that eliminates the need for a physical backup key should its rechargeable battery die while you're away from home. While other smart locks lean on hidden USB ports or metal contacts for connecting a 9-volt battery to replenish a dead battery, the new Ring Smart Lock incorporates a more […]
Oct 7, 2026 · byThe Verge
Anker’s 100W universal charger is a great travel gadget for $64
For frequent travelers who like to pack light, the Anker Nano 100W universal travel adapter packs multiple USB ports and is equipped with the ability to adapt to outlets in over 200 countries and regions with its US, UK and EU plugs. During October Prime Day, it’s only $63.99 (usually $79.99) at Amazon. The adapter […]
Oct 6, 2026 · byThe Verge
Don't throw away your old digital camera — do this instead
Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade, as long as USB support or clean HDMI keeps the setup sensible.
How getting rid of some USB gadgets can improve your bad Wi-Fi
A bit of decluttering can go a long way toward improving your Wi-Fi.
New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlay
Twelve South, a well-known accessory maker for Apple products, has released a new AirFly Drive accessory that turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay. AirFly Drive uses Wi-Fi to establish a connection between your iPhone and vehicle, eliminating the need to use a USB-C cable for CarPlay. Priced at $39.99 in the U.S., the AirFly Drive plugs into a USB data port in your vehicle. The accessory is essentially a compact aluminum cube with a USB-A port on it, with a USB-C adapter included in the box. It is designed to stay plugged in, so that you can get in your vehicle and use wireless CarPlay right away every time. You only need to pair your iPhone with the AirFly Drive once, and then it will offer fast automatic reconnection every time the vehicle starts, with no app, account, or charging required. A button on the accessory allows for one-press switching between two paired iPhones, which is useful if two people share the same vehicle. Before first-time setup, you must disconnect your iPhone from your vehicle by choosing "Forget This Device" in the vehicle's Bluetooth settings. Twelve South says the AirFly Drive works with any iPhone running iOS 10 or newer and any vehicle that already has factory support for wired CarPlay . Similar wired-to-wireless CarPlay dongles from other brands are available on Amazon, but Twelve South is a reputable maker of accessories for Apple products. AirFly Drive is available to order now in white or black. Related Roundup: CarPlay Tag: Twelve South Related Forum: HomePod, HomeKit, CarPlay, Home & Auto Technology This article, " New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlay " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Save $200 Off the Asus ROG Ally X Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC With a Whopping 2TB of Storage
Also features 24GB of DDR5 RAM, dual USB ports, and a massive 80Wh battery.
Oct 1, 2026 · byIGN
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K ditches Android & sideloading for $59.99
Amazon continues its move away from Android on Fire TV, with its latest Fire TV Stick 4K moving over to Vega OS, though with upgrades including support for using your TV’s USB port for power and a massively improved remote. more…
Sep 30, 2026 · by9to5Google
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K can pull power directly from your TV
The new Fire TV Stick 4K will be a little easier to set up than Amazon's previous 4K streaming sticks since it no longer requires a power adapter. You can power the device directly from your TV's USB port, like the updated entry-level Fire TV Stick Amazon launched earlier this year. The Fire TV Stick […]
Sep 30, 2026 · byThe Verge
Shure's MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio
The USB microphone comes in a new color, has updated audio controls and can even work with an iPhone or iPad.
Pixel Watch 4 & 5’s handy USB-C travel charger is currently on sale
Launched earlier this year, that useful little USB-C charger dongle for Google’s Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Watch 5 smartwatches is currently discounted. more…
Sep 29, 2026 · by9to5Google
Last Chance: OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers
MacRumors has partnered with OWC to bring our readers big savings on the retailer's best Thunderbolt docks, USB-C cables, and external storage enclosures. These exclusive deals will run through this Wednesday, September 30 at 12:00 a.m. CST, so you have just a few more days to shop. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts have been applied automatically, so all you need to do is follow the links below and add one of the accessories to your cart to see the savings. To be clear, many of these products are already on sale, but you need to add them to your cart and then go to your cart or checkout page to see the extra MacRumors discount. There are 13 total items on sale, including docks, hubs, enclosures, and USB-C cables. $119 OFF OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for $179.00 $99 OFF OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure for $299.00 Notable accessories on sale include the OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for $179.99 ($119 off), and the OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Enclosure for $299.00 ($99 off). For anyone looking to upgrade their desktop setup, there are six total enclosures on sale for our readers, with as much as $104 in savings. External Storage Enclosures OWC Express 1M2 80GB Portable Enclosure - $149.00, down from $219.00 OWC Express 4M2 USB4 External Storage Enclosure - $154.00, down from $239.99 OWC Express 4M2 USB4 Enclosure with SoftRAID - $274.00, down from $379.99 OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Enclosure - $299.00, down from $399.99 OWC Express 1M2 1TB Portable Enclosure - $398.00, down from $469.99 OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure with SoftRAID - $429.00, down from $549.99 Cables 3.6 Meter HDMI 2.0 Cable - $3.50, down from $9.99 Philips 60W 2-Port GaN Charger - $9.99, down from $39.99 0.8 Meter OWC Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable - $19.00, down from $27.99 Hubs and Docks HyperDrive 6-in-2 USB-C Hub - $17.99, down from $39.99 OWC Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter - $29.00, down from $79.99 OWC Thunderbolt Ethernet Adapter - $158.00, down from $199.99 OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock - $179.00, down from $299.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " Last Chance: OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Logitech’s new Blue Yeti 2 mic adjusts itself to where you are
The original Blue Yeti has been one of the most recognizable go-to USB microphones for content creators since it launched in 2009, and now it finally has a successor. Launching today under Logitech G, the Blue Yeti 2 adds some modern upgrades, including an interactive LED display, AI de-noising, and a proximity based voice sensor […]
Sep 23, 2026 · byThe Verge
Logitech's Yeti 2 brings the 17-year-old USB mic into the modern age
In case you missed it, Logitech bough Blue, actually kind of a while ago!
Do USB extenders really work and are they safe to use?
USB extenders will help you connect devices over longer distances, but not all of them have the same capabilities when performing this function.
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max earlier this month, arriving four years after the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Four generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, faster charging, USB-C connectivity, and support for Apple Intelligence . The iPhone 15 Pro replaced the stainless steel frame with titanium, introduced the Action button and USB-C port, and added the A17 Pro chip. The iPhone 16 Pro introduced larger displays with thinner borders, the Camera Control, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, and improved video and audio recording. The iPhone 17 Pro replaced the titanium frame and glass back with an aluminum unibody, added vapor chamber cooling and Ceramic Shield 2, and upgraded both the telephoto and front-facing cameras. This year's refresh centers on the A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture Main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island , and a further increase in battery capacity . For iPhone 14 Pro owners, all four sets of changes accumulate. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 for 256GB, $200 more than the iPhone 14 Pro's $999 launch price, although the entry storage tier has doubled from 128GB. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299, also $200 more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max's $1,099 launch price, with the same increase in base storage. Here are the key differences between the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro: Design and Display iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Stainless steel frame with squared-off edges and full glass back Aluminum unibody with partial Ceramic Shield back, improving heat dissipation Glass rounded square camera bump Full-width rounded rectangle aluminum camera plateau iPhone 14 Pro : 6.1-inch display iPhone 14 Pro Max : 6.7-inch display iPhone 18 Pro : 6.3-inch display iPhone 18 Pro Max : 6.9-inch display iPhone 14 Pro : 2,556-by-1,179-pixel resolution iPhone 14 Pro Max : 2,796-by-1,290-pixel resolution iPhone 18 Pro : 2,622-by-1,206-pixel resolution iPhone 18 Pro Max : 2,868-by-1,320-pixel resolution Wider borders around the display Thinner borders, with the initial reduction of 30% introduced on the iPhone 16 Pro Approximately 2-4 nits minimum display brightness 1 nit minimum display brightness More power-efficient display Ceramic Shield front Ceramic Shield 2 front, with 3x better scratch resistance than the iPhone 16 Pro Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating only Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating and Apple-designed anti-reflective coating to reduce glare 2,000 nits peak display brightness (outdoor) 3,000 nits peak display brightness (outdoor) Dynamic Island supports up to two simultaneous Live Activities Smaller Dynamic Island, supports up to three simultaneous Live Activities Ring/Silent switch Action button Camera Control capacitive button with sapphire crystal cover Available in Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black Available in Silver, Black, Glacier, and Burgundy 95% fiber-based packaging 100% fiber-based packaging, suitable for recycling Dimensions and Weight iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Height iPhone 14 Pro : 147.5mm (5.81 inches) iPhone 14 Pro Max : 160.7mm (6.33 inches) iPhone 18 Pro : 150.0mm (5.91 inches) iPhone 18 Pro Max : 163.4mm (6.43 inches) Width iPhone 14 Pro : 71.5mm (2.81 inches) iPhone 14 Pro Max : 77.6mm (3.06 inches) iPhone 18 Pro : 71.9mm (2.83 inches) iPhone 18 Pro Max : 78.0mm (3.07 inches) Thickness 7.85mm (0.31 inches) 8.75mm (0.34 inches) Weight iPhone 14 Pro : 206 grams (7.27 ounces) iPhone 14 Pro Max : 240 grams (8.47 ounces) iPhone 18 Pro : 211 grams (7.44 ounces) iPhone 18 Pro Max : 249 grams (8.78 ounces) Chip, Performance, and Connectivity iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) A16 Bionic chip A20 Pro chip Built with TSMC's N4P process (4nm) Built with TSMC's N2 process (2nm) 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores 6GB LPDDR5 RAM 12GB LPDDR5X RAM 51.2GB/s memory bandwidth 115GB/s memory bandwidth 5-core GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Hardware-accelerated ray tracing 16-core Neural Engine Dual 16-core Neural Engine (32 total cores) Passive cooling Vapor chamber cooling with 3x more surface area than the iPhone 17 Pro New chip packaging that places silicon die beside memory, allowing it to attach directly to the vapor chamber Earlier video encoding hardware Enhanced video encoding hardware supporting higher-frame-rate recording and additional professional formats HEVC, H.264, and ProRes video playback HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes video playback Supports iOS 27 , but not Apple Intelligence or Siri AI Supports iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and Visual Intelligence Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 modem iPhone 18 Pro : Apple C2 modem in all countries iPhone 18 Pro Max : Apple C2 modem in all countries except the U.S., where it uses a Qualcomm modem Broadcom Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip Apple N1 chip for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity Bluetooth 6 connectivity First-generation Ultra Wideband chip Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip with Precision Finding for people Lightning port with USB 2 transfer speeds up to 480Mb/s USB-C port with USB 3 transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s Up to 1080p video output using a Lightning adapter DisplayPort support for up to 4K HDR video output Rear Camera iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) First-generation quad-pixel sensor Newer sensor and computational imaging pipeline, building on the faster readout speeds and zero shutter lag introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro 12-megapixel HEIF and JPEG photos, or up to 48-megapixel ProRAW photos from the Main camera 24- and 48-megapixel super-high-resolution photos from the Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto cameras Fixed ƒ/1.78 aperture on the Main camera Variable aperture with four stops: ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, and ƒ/4.0, using six laser-cut blades API available for developers to control the aperture range within their own apps Night mode Faster Night mode, tied to the new variable-aperture lens Around 50% better Main camera low-light performance than the iPhone 16 Pro, with more detail in the back of group photos Pro controls in the Camera app: manual lens aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and histogram 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide camera 12-megapixel Telephoto camera 48-megapixel Fusion Telephoto camera 3x Telephoto camera, with 77mm focal length 4x Telephoto camera, with 100mm focal length, also enabling 12-megapixel optical-quality 8x shots at 200mm 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x zoom options, with optical-quality 2x derived from the Main camera 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x zoom options, with optical-quality 2x and 8x derived from the Main and Telephoto cameras Digital zoom up to 15x Digital zoom up to 40x 24mm default Main camera lens Customizable default lens for the Fusion Main camera Macro photography 48-megapixel macro photography JPEG-XL compression for ProRAW photos Smart HDR 4 Smart HDR 5 Portrait mode with Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control First-generation Photographic Styles Photographic Styles 3, with tone, color, texture, and grain controls Depth mapping for AR and portrait photography Enhanced depth mapping for AR and portrait photography, with more accurate background and subject separation and more realistic bokeh Smart focus tracking Spatial photo capture Apple Reference Image (Main camera only) Camera Control The iPhone 14 Pro has a traditional Ring/Silent switch and lacks both of the dedicated controls Apple added to later generations. The iPhone 18 Pro includes an Action button that can launch the camera or Visual Intelligence, as well as a Camera Control with the following additional functions: Press Camera Control to launch the Camera app Press to capture a photo or press and hold to record video Light press to lock focus and exposure before reframing Slide across the capacitive surface to adjust settings such as zoom, exposure, styles, and tone Light-press controls overlay for quick access to camera settings Integration with supported third-party camera apps Press and hold to activate Visual Intelligence Video Recording iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, with Dolby Vision HDR up to 60 fps 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion Main), or 120 fps (Fusion Main) 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, or 120 fps (Fusion Main) ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps, or 1080p at 30 fps on the 128GB model ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording Records video to internal storage Can record video directly to external storage over USB-C Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps Slo-mo video support for 1080p up to 240 fps and 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps (Fusion Main) Cinematic mode recording up to 4K HDR at 30 fps Cinematic mode recording up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Cinematic mode effects can be applied after capture to Fusion Main video shot at up to 60 fps Pro controls for lens aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and histogram Smart focus tracking Improved low-light video at 1080p Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps Action mode up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Spatial video recording at 1080p at 30 fps Time-lapse video recording with stabilization Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, up to 4K Dolby Vision QuickTake video QuickTake video up to 4K Dolby Vision at 60 fps Apple Log 2 Academy Color Encoding System support ProRes RAW capture support Genlock support Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Front Camera iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera with conventional rectangular sensor 18-megapixel Center Stage camera with square sensor and TrueDepth technology Tap to zoom and rotate, allowing portrait and landscape framing without rotating the iPhone Center Stage for photos and video calls Ultra-stabilized video Dual Capture, recording the front and rear cameras simultaneously at up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Smart HDR 4 Smart HDR 5 Portrait mode with Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control First-generation Photographic Styles Photographic Styles 3, with tone, color, texture, and grain controls Smart focus tracking Pro controls for shutter speed, white balance, and histogram 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, with Dolby Vision HDR up to 60 fps 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps, or 1080p at 30 fps on the 128GB model ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps Cinematic mode effects can be applied after capture Improved low-light video at 1080p Time-lapse video recording with stabilization Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, up to 4K Dolby Vision QuickTake video QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision Apple Log 2 Academy Color Encoding System support ProRes RAW capture support Audio Recording iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Stereo recording Spatial Audio and stereo recording Studio-quality four-mic array Wind noise reduction Audio Mix with algorithms for higher-quality voices and the ability to isolate music Battery and Charging iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) iPhone 14 Pro : 3,200 mAh battery iPhone 14 Pro Max : 4,323 mAh battery iPhone 18 Pro : 4,056 mAh battery (SIM-tray models); 4,288 mAh battery (eSIM-only models) iPhone 18 Pro Max : 5,391 mAh battery (SIM-tray models); 5,567 mAh battery (eSIM-only models) iPhone 14 Pro : Up to 23 hours of video playback iPhone 14 Pro Max : Up to 29 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 36 hours of video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 45 hours of video playback iPhone 14 Pro : Up to 20 hours of streamed video playback iPhone 14 Pro Max : Up to 25 hours of streamed video playback iPhone 18 Pro : Up to 33 hours of streamed video playback iPhone 18 Pro Max : Up to 40 hours of streamed video playback Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher Up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes with a 60W-capable adapter or higher MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W with a 20W adapter or higher MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W, reaching 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter or higher Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W Optimized Battery Charging Charge Limit from 80% to 100% in 5% increments, plus Optimized Battery Charging Battery Health shows maximum capacity, peak performance capability, and whether service is recommended Battery Health also shows cycle count, manufacture date, and date of first use Battery designed to retain 80% of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles Battery designed to retain 80% of its original capacity at 1,000 complete charge cycles Storage and Pricing iPhone 14 Pro (2022) iPhone 18 Pro (2026) Available with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage Available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage iPhone 14 Pro : Launched at $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) iPhone 14 Pro Max : Launched at $1,099 (128GB), $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,599 (1TB) iPhone 18 Pro : $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,799 (1TB), $2,399 (2TB) iPhone 18 Pro Max : $1,299 (256GB), $1,499 (512GB), $1,899 (1TB), $2,499 (2TB) Now discontinued Sold directly by Apple Current purchase prices depend on third-party stock, condition, and warranty iPhone 18 Pro : From $49.95 a month for 24 months via Apple Upgrade iPhone 18 Pro Max : From $54.12 a month for 24 months via Apple Upgrade For iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max owners considering a new device, the iPhone 18 Pro is a worthwhile upgrade. Four generations of changes bring improvements to the display, every camera on the device, battery life, charging, sustained performance, and connectivity. Battery life is likely to be the strongest improvement for most users, particularly if their current device no longer comfortably lasts through the day, while faster wired charging makes brief charging stops more useful. The newer battery is also designed to retain 80% of its original capacity for twice as many complete charge cycles under ideal conditions, and Charge Limit offers more control over long-term battery wear. USB-C is another significant quality-of-life improvement for iPhone 14 Pro owners. It allows the iPhone to share cables with recent Macs, iPads, and accessories, while the jump from USB 2 to USB 3 speeds makes large wired photo and video transfers far quicker. The Action button and Camera Control also provide two new physical controls that the iPhone 14 Pro lacks. The camera upgrade is especially compelling for anyone who regularly takes photos or records video. Higher-resolution Ultra Wide and Telephoto cameras expand the options beyond the Main camera, while the variable aperture and Pro controls provide additional creative flexibility. Both iPhone 14 Pro sizes move from a 3x Telephoto camera to 4x, alongside an optical-quality 8x option that substantially extends their usable reach. For video creators, the accumulated changes are more consequential still. Higher-frame-rate 4K recording, external recording over USB-C, ProRes RAW, Genlock, Apple Log 2, Dual Capture, and improved audio tools expand the range of work that can be completed on the device. Spatial photo and video capture is also useful for Apple Vision Pro owners. The square front-camera sensor makes landscape framing easier without rotating the phone, while Center Stage improves flexibility for group photos and video calls. The A20 Pro and vapor chamber cooling make the strongest performance case for users who play demanding games, record long video clips, or regularly push their device through sustained workloads. The increase from 6GB to 12GB of RAM and the additional AI processing hardware also enable Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and Visual Intelligence, none of which are available on the iPhone 14 Pro. The older model still supports iOS 27 and remains capable for messaging, browsing, photography, and other everyday activities, so the latest software update does not make it obsolete. There are physical trade-offs to consider. Both newer models are taller and thicker, although the move from stainless steel to aluminum means the weight increases by only 5 grams on the Pro and 9 grams on the Pro Max despite the larger displays and batteries. The aluminum enclosure improves thermal management, but it is less premium-looking, and it may show dents and scratches more readily than the iPhone 14 Pro's stainless steel frame. If your iPhone 14 Pro still meets your needs and comfortably lasts through the day, upgrading is not urgent, but you may want to think about getting a new device soon. A battery replacement may be worth considering if reduced health is your main complaint and you would otherwise be happy to keep your device. The upgrade becomes much easier to recommend when battery limitations coincide with a desire for Apple Intelligence, USB-C, the newer cameras, and a larger display. A discounted iPhone 17 Pro is another option if your priorities are the aluminum design, higher-resolution telephoto camera, square front-camera sensor, Apple Intelligence, USB-C, and vapor chamber cooling. Those upgrades arrived before this year's model. Paying more for the iPhone 18 Pro makes the clearest sense when you also want the variable aperture, Pro controls, A20 Pro, smaller Dynamic Island, and further improvements to battery life and charging, but coming from an iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 17 Pro will still feel like a significant upgrade. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
How to choose the right USB to USB-C adapter
Getting an adapter can open up a world of connectivity and charging options, but specs and brand matter quite a lot. Here's what to look for.
OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers
MacRumors has partnered with OWC to bring our readers big savings on the retailer's best Thunderbolt docks, USB-C cables, and external storage enclosures. These exclusive deals will run through September 30 at 12:00 a.m. CST, so you have just over a week to shop. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts have been applied automatically, so all you need to do is follow the links below and add one of the accessories to your cart to see the savings. There are 13 total items on sale, including docks, hubs, enclosures, and USB-C cables. $119 OFF OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for $179.00 $99 OFF OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure for $299.00 Notable accessories on sale include the OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for $179.99 ($119 off), and the OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Enclosure for $299.00 ($99 off). For anyone looking to upgrade their desktop setup, there are six total enclosures on sale for our readers, with as much as $104 in savings. External Storage Enclosures OWC Express 1M2 80GB Portable Enclosure - $149.00, down from $219.00 OWC Express 4M2 USB4 External Storage Enclosure - $154.00, down from $239.99 OWC Express 4M2 USB4 Enclosure with SoftRAID - $274.00, down from $379.99 OWC ThunderBay 4 External Storage Enclosure - $299.00, down from $399.99 OWC Express 1M2 1TB Portable Enclosure - $398.00, down from $469.99 OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure with SoftRAID - $429.00, down from $549.99 Cables 3.6 Meter HDMI 2.0 Cable - $3.50, down from $9.99 Philips 60W 2-Port GaN Charger - $9.99, down from $39.99 0.8 Meter OWC Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable - $22.11, down from $27.99 Hubs and Docks HyperDrive 6-in-2 USB-C Hub - $17.99, down from $39.99 OWC Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter - $29.00, down from $79.99 OWC Thunderbolt Ethernet Adapter - $158.00, down from $199.99 OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock - $179.00, down from $299.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the difference between them?
USB-C did away with the annoying requirement to plug in a cable right side up, but USB-A and USB-C have other major differences.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100%
Apple said the new iPhone 18 Pro models are capable of faster USB-C charging compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and a new video shared by the YouTube channel Xiaobai's Tech Reviews offers a closer look at the year-over-year improvement. As spotted by the account Ice Universe , the video reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro Max can go from 0% to 100% battery life in as little as 55 minutes with a capable charger, compared to 81 minutes for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. In other words, the iPhone 18 Pro Max can be "fully" charged 26 minutes faster compared to the previous generation (iPhones continue to receive a slow trickle of power even after they show 100% battery life). In line with Apple's advertised claim, the video showed that the iPhone 18 Pro Max can reach 50% battery life in just 15 minutes, down from 20 minutes for the iPhone 17 Pro models. The smaller iPhone 18 Pro should have similar charging speeds. During the video's test, the iPhone 18 Pro Max reached a peak charging speed of 52W for the first 12 minutes of the charging session. Last year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max achieved a peak charging speed of 36W in a separate test conducted by ChargerLAB. As always, charging slows down later in a session to prevent overheating. Exactly how useful these improvements are to you will depend on your charging habits. If you mostly charge your iPhone overnight, then faster charging is obviously not very beneficial. But if you find yourself topping up your iPhone throughout the day, then saving nearly a half hour on a 0% to 100% charge may be meaningful to you. Apple's tech specs state that to achieve the fastest charging speeds on the iPhone 18 Pro models, you need to use a power adapter capable of 60W or higher with Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS). Apple sells a charger that meets this description: its 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max , which is priced at $39 on its U.S. online store. The video referenced is in Chinese. Related Roundup: iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: iPhone 18 Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100% " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
How $230M in Crypto for Venezuelan Oil Vanished on USB Drives
Poland’s state energy company Orlen lost hundreds of millions of dollars after a covert plan to buy discounted Venezuelan crude using tether collapsed. Disappearing Millions and USB Drives A clandestine attempt by Poland’s state-controlled energy giant to purchase discounted Venezuelan crude using cryptocurrency has collapsed into one of the largest corporate and political scandals in […]
Sep 17, 2026 · byBitcoin.com News
Are USB-C flash drives better than USB-A ones?
USB-A and USB-C flash drives both have their purposes. USB-C is increasingly common, but USB-A isn't going anywhere yet.
OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers
MacRumors has partnered with OWC to bring our readers big savings on the retailer's best Thunderbolt docks, USB-C cables, and external storage enclosures. These exclusive deals will run through Monday, September 21 at 12:00 a.m. CST, so you have the rest of this week to shop. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with OWC. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. All discounts have been applied automatically, so all you need to do is follow the links below and add one of the accessories to your cart to see the savings. There are seven total items on sale, including two docks, three enclosures, and two USB-C cables. $50 OFF OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for $179.99 $205 OFF OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Enclosure for $244.99 The two docks on sale include the OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $229.99 ($90 off), and the 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for $179.99 ($50 off). These docks expand the capabilities of your Mac setup by adding 11 additional ports to your computer. One of the overall steepest discounts in our exclusive sale is on the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Enclosure, which is on sale for $244.99 ($205 off). Below you'll find additional desktop RAID systems on sale, as well as two USB-C cables at low prices. OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock - $179.99, down from $229.99 OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $229.99, down from $319.99 OWC Express 1M2 80G Enclosure - $114.99, down from $149.99 OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Enclosure - $244.99, down from $449.99 OWC ThunderBay 4 Enclosure - $309.99, down from $399.99 OWC Thunderbolt 5 USB-C Cable, 1.0M - $19.99, down from $34.99 OWC Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Cable, 2.0M - $39.99, down from $57.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, " OWC's Best Mac Accessories Are on Sale Just for MacRumors Readers " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
How Poland's $424 Million Venezuela Oil Deal Went Wrong After USDT Payments
Orlen prepaid $230M for Venezuelan crude. The dollars became USDT on USB drives in Caracas, and the oil never sailed. The post How Poland's $424 Million Venezuela Oil Deal Went Wrong After USDT Payments appeared first on BeInCrypto .
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