As the new USB type attempts to replace millions of old charging components, the world of ports has quickly transformed into a sea of version numbers and cable designs. It’s a lot to untangle, ...

Sonnet today announced the launch of its new USB 3.0 + eSATA Thunderbolt™ Adapter for easy connectivity to USB 3.0 devices and eSATA storage, and USB 3.0 + Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter for ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

LaCie released a new version of its Rugged storage solutions that features both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity, very clever. The latest Rugged series is available in a 1TB HDD model and a 120GB ...

The Promise Pegasus2 R2+ is a versatile desktop-class external hard drive for both Macs and PCs, with a built-in two-bay RAID array. It features Thunderbolt 2 technology and USB 3.0, so you have some ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

One of the world’s least-exciting sentences is, “Let’s talk about technology standards!” But I promise I’m not digging down into wiring schematics, pinout diagrams, and 1,000-page protocol ...

PC manufacturer Acer has dumped Intel's Thunderbolt high-speed port in favor of USB 3.0. This marks the beginning of the end for Thunderbolt on the PC. Thunderbolt is, without a doubt, fantastic ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Intel has confirmed that it will support USB 3.0 starting next year. Intel's latest 32nm Sandy Bridge ...

If you need the fastest rugged portable storage, the LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt ($199.99 list) is the external drive you want. This solid-state drive (SSD) is made for a Mac, but is strong ...

Yellow: These ports can support either USB 2.0 or 3.0, and are "always on", meaning they can supply power even when the ...

The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt 2 (12TB) hard drive array is a very good choice if you're a musician, photographer, or videographer who needs immediate access to multi-gigabyte music, photo, and video ...