The future of USB connectivity (2026) — How USB4 Version 2 and Thunderbolt 5 are bringing copper to its physical limits

The USB ecosystem is in the midst of another transition that will affect how laptops, desktops, storage devices, displays, and peripherals connect in the second half of the decade. USB4 Version 2.

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Digital Trends ·13 hr. ago

Are classroom screens making children less cognitively capable? Experts are divided

Jared Cooney Horvath has spent over 15 years studying how people learn, and he says the picture for today’s kids isn’t good.

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Engadget ·16 hr. ago

Is the MacBook Pro M5 still worth buying after the price hike? - Engadget

Is the MacBook Pro M5 still worth buying after the price hike? It could be wise to wait, or settle for a cheaper model. MacBooks are never considered "cheap," a refurbished model or the new Neo excepted.

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TechRadar ·19 hr. ago

New Flock-style scanners can now pick up readings from the devices in your car — and researchers say police 'may no longer need to begin with a known person or vehicle'

Flock is continuing to face public ire over the ways that its national network of license plate readers can be used and abused in the US, but there's bad news for anyone worried about their personal privacy and…

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Digital Trends ·yesterday

I switched from Windows to Mac after 25 years, and it’s the trackpad that converted me.

I’ve been using Windows laptops for almost 25 years. In that time, I never once seriously thought of buying a MacBook.

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TechRadar ·yesterday

Eureka Ergonomic's Wonder Glowing Glass Desk is unique but has one problem

TechRadar Verdict Eureka Ergonomic's Wonder Glowing Glass Desk is a fun, well-sized choice for anyone wanting to add a bit of magic to their workspace. But if you're short like me, you might run into a problem.

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Engadget ·yesterday

USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them? - Engadget

USB4 Vs USB-C: What's the difference between them? We're here to answer all your burning USB questions. USB naming conventions are a smidge tricky. USB 3.

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Engadget ·yesterday

What's the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have - Engadget

What's the USB trident symbol for? How to know what kind of port you have USB ports and cables have tons of potential capabilities, but making sense of them can be tricky if you don't know where to look.

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Engadget ·yesterday

Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more - Engadget

Engadget review recap: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Dell XPS 13 and more A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget. Summer reviews season carries on.