Satechi's new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock, resembling an Apple Mac Mini, is a compact and powerful dock supporting Intel’s Thunderbolt 5 technology. Priced at $399.99, it offers three Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports with speeds up to 120Gbps, along with 10Gbps USB-C and USB-A ports, UHS-II SD and microSD card slots, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. It can power a host device with up to 140W and smartphones or tablets with 30W, while also featuring a convenient NVMe SSD bay for up to 8TB of additional storage. Compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, it supports dual 6K monitors on certain Mac models and up to three 8K monitors on Windows, making it a versatile option for tech enthusiasts. This matters as it provides a high-performance docking solution that blends functionality with an Apple-like design, appealing to users seeking both aesthetics and advanced connectivity.
ShiftCam introduces the Planck Studio, a high-speed mobile SSD designed to attach magnetically to the back of a phone, offering up to 8TB of additional storage. Targeted at content creators and production teams, it boasts transfer speeds of up to 3,700MB/s and features a USB-C port supporting USB4. Available in 4TB and 8TB versions, priced at $399 and $599 respectively, the device includes a screen displaying essential information and integrates with Apple and Google’s device finder networks for easy location tracking. This innovation simplifies data management for creators, ensuring efficient file transfers and storage expansion on the go.