The Pgytech CreateMate is a weather-resistant memory card case that doubles as a memory card reader, so your cards and the ability to offload data from them are never apart. [Read More]
RODE's NT-USB+ is a modern update on a microphone that was one of the best desktop podcasting mics you could buy for the past several years. This new version makes necessary upgrades without taking away from what made the original great.
The European Union (EU) today gave its final approval which demands that by 2024, the USB-C port will become mandatory for a range of electronic devices including mobile phones, tablets, and headphones. [Read More]
Senator Elizabeth Warren has reiterated her stance that consumers should not have to continue to buy new and different charging cables for their mobile devices. [Read More]
A group of United States senators has written a letter to the U.S. Commerce Department advocating that the country should follow the European Union's decision to force all electronics manufacturers to adopt a common charging cable. [Read More]
Lexar has announced a new SL660 BLAZE Gaming Portable SSD that features RGB lighting. The compact drive promises up to 2000MB/s read and 1900MB/s write and answers the question: "What if storage was also for gamers?" [Read More]
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the Mercury Elite Pro mini, a new bus-powered compact and portable storage drive that emulates the design of its larger desktop storage solution. OWC touts the Mercury Elite Pro mini as a tiny powerhouse that offers creative professionals, including photographers, the benefits of speed and universal USB-C connectivity in […]
The European Commission, which is the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has announced plans to force electronics manufacturers, from smartphones to handheld video game consoles, to use USB-C in an effort to reduce waste, and Apple is not happy about it.
As part of the Adobe MAX creative conference, HP has announced a set of new color-critical HDR monitors under its DreamColor line. The company touts the Z25xs G3 and HP Z27xs G3 DreamColor Displays as “the world’s first color-critical HDR monitors with one-touch brightness adjust.
Here’s a little bit of comic relief on a day when about half the US population is in dire need a bit of comic relief. Everyone—Apple included—knows that the new MacBook Pros have a … dongle problem.
After the new Macbook Pro was unveiled by Apple last month, many people were unhappy about Apple’s decision to remove the “cumbersome” SD card slot and only include USB-C ports. In response, to make buying the new laptops a little more palatable, Apple is slashing prices on its USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 dongles — temporarily. Pay a […]
As Apple turns the page to Thunderbolt 5 technology with its latest MacBook Pro and Mac mini computers, popular peripheral and storage company OWC is fully invested in the fastest Thunderbolt spec. [Read More]
Sabrent has announced the Rocket Nano V2, its second-generation external solid-state drive (SSD) that features capacities of up to 4TB and transfer speeds of up to 1,500 MB/s. [Read More]
Elinchrom has announced the Elinchrom FIVE, a new 522Ws active-charging, battery-powered, portable, off-camera moonlight that lets users work equally well in the studio or on location. [Read More]
LaCie has announced two new mobile hard drives, the LaCie Mobile Drive and LaCie Mobile Drive Secure that provide up to 5TB of portable capacity and universal support for PC, Mac, and iPad. [Read More]
In a move that is being called a major blow to Apple's proprietary Lightning port, the European Union has come to an agreement that will require all smartphone manufacturers that sell in Europe to use the common USB-C port. [Read More]
Sabrent has been producing high-capacity computer SSDs for some time, but its latest greatly expands the possible use cases outside of traditional PC builds. The new Rocket XTRM-Q is a 16 terabyte Thunderbolt and USB-C external SSD that promises single disk speeds of up to 1,500 MB/s.
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced that it has developed the only universal and fully-compatible Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C cable that is a certified solution for connecting Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB-4 Macs, PCs, tablets, and phones.
Every camera comes with one, but very few have ever tried to make them more usable in more situations: the camera battery. The X-tra battery promises better performance with more options in a necessary camera accessory that is often overlooked.
Australian brand Espresso Displays is coming out with a new 15-inch portable monitor along with a redesigned stand that will work with its existing products. [Read More]
I like to think I have relatively basic needs when I'm traveling for work. But the one luxury I miss when traveling is a second monitor for my laptop, especially when I need to edit The PetaPixel Podcast.
While the European Union's move to make USB-C the common charging standard for nearly all electronics by the end of next year is good news for many consumers, it may spell the end for DSLR cameras. [Read More]
Ah, that new iPhone smell is in the air, which means two things. Autumn, probably the best season for photography, is just around the corner. And two, Apple has stoked its hype train's engine and sent it roaring down the tracks, spewing buzzwords and fancy graphics at everyone it passes. [Read More]
The battery is the least thought-about accessory a photographer or videographer depends upon to get a job done. These small hunks of chemicals allow electricity to flow through our gear, allowing our creativity to flow. [Read More]
Rode has announced the NT-USB+ microphone. The update brings new features to the already excellent NT-USB that previously excelled at everything from podcasting to music recording. [Read More]
It finally happened: The European Parliament (EP) voted to make almost all electronics USB-C compatible.
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ProGrade Digital has announced the new PGM0.5 mobile card reader. It features dual SD and microSD slots that it says produces comparable performance to its full-size readers but is much smaller and better able to support mobile creators. [Read More]
Nitecore, a Chinese third-party battery manufacturer and maker of "smart" battery solutions for digital cameras, has announced a replacement rechargeable battery for Sony cameras that has a built-in USB-C port for charging, eliminating the need for a separate wall charger. [Read More]
The semiconductor shortage is hitting the camera market in unexpected ways. According to an official notice published to Nikon Japan, the company says that it doesn’t have the parts necessary to include the adapter that allows Z7 or Z7 II cameras to charge a battery in-camera.