LG unveils the first 6K monitor with Thunderbolt 5 port and I'd love to pair it with the Mac Mini M4 By Wayne Williams published 12 January 25 The UltraFine 32U990A is a serious competitor to Apple’s Pro Display XDR.
Docking stations are merging with external GPU bases — Minisforum's DEG2 even has a free SSD slot and TB5 compatibility, but I just wish it had more ports By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 December 25 Minisforum DEG2 blends external GPU support with limited docking features, focusing on PCIe bandwidth, internal SSD expansion, and user-supplied components.
Is this the fastest external SSD ever? Terramaster's D1 can reach almost 4GB/s in write speeds when paired with a Samsung 990 Pro By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 July 25 TerraMaster’s D1 SSD Plus boasts elite speeds and pro features, but quirks in compatibility and cooling make it better suited for tech-savvy users.
This is the fastest Ethernet card ever produced - Broadcom Thor Ultra 800G NIC uses PCIe Gen6 x16 and will only be used in AI data centers By Efosa Udinmwen published 19 October 25 Broadcom’s Thor Ultra 800G Ethernet card uses PCIe Gen6 to enhance AI data center performance through open-standard, high-speed, secure networking.
This company wants to build the fastest SSD ever and one that can even connect to an 8K monitor By Wayne Williams published 23 May 25 Adata’s Project Titan SSD could blend extreme transfer speeds with direct 8K monitor support.
Lenovo demos AI Stick prototype that promises to give the power of AI to any PC thanks to a 32-TOPS NPU By Wayne Williams published 3 March 25 Lenovo's AI Stick will add NPU smarts to your non-AI PC, but you'll need a Thunderbolt port to connect it.
This $699 5K, Thunderbolt-5 monitor is the perfect partner for your Apple Mac Mini and even comes with a hidden SSD slot By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 January 26 The StudioDock Pro combines a 5K display, hub, and storage expansion into a Mac mini-focused monitor offered through crowdfunding.
I can't believe this Lenovo monitor has more ports than an Apple MacBook Pro laptop By Wayne Williams published 9 January 25 Lenovo ThinkVision P32UD-40 has a dozen ports and a KVM switch for managing multiple devices.
This portable SSD enclosure makes dreams of a sub-$3000 virtual 32TB external SSD a clear possibility By Efosa Udinmwen published 1 July 25 OWC Express 4M2 offers fast external storage at a modest base price, but peak speeds and reliability depend on RAID, software, and user configuration.
This GPU vendor I've never heard of claims its card is 10x faster than an Nvidia RTX 5090 at real time path tracing By Wayne Williams published 12 March 25 Bolt Graphics claims its forthcoming Zeus GPU is the fastest graphics card ever.
Chinese vendor launches first workstation PC with Intel's fastest CPU and up to two Arc Pro B60 GPUs, possibly with 48GB of RAM each By Efosa Udinmwen published 13 July 25 MaxSun’s Mini Station is built for creative and AI professionals and combines Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX with dual Arc Pro GPUs in a compact case.
Apple MacBooks running Nvidia RTX GPUs are not a fantasy anymore - TinyCorp unlocks a whole new world of possibilities in a surprisingly low-tech way By Efosa Udinmwen published 28 October 25 TinyCorp has achieved a remarkable breakthrough by enabling Nvidia GPUs to run on Apple’s M-series MacBooks using USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
MSI launches two Cubi NUC AI mini PCs but I am still waiting for one with a Thunderbolt 5 port By Wayne Williams published 11 January 25 The larger Cubi NUC AI+ 2M comes with a dedicated Copilot button.
Lenovo's new 5K 40-inch curved monitor can push 140W power, enough for a MacBook Pro, but I'm more impressed by its 2.5G Ethernet port By Wayne Williams published 6 September 25 Lenovo unveils new ThinkVision P40WD-40 curved ultrawide monitor at IFA 2025 with 140W charging and integrated 2.5G Ethernet port.
This is the world's smallest eGPU dock with a built-in 650W PSU - but I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with my $1,999 Geforce RTX 5090 GPU exposed to the elements By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 September 25 NXPort seeks to transform laptops with a tiny 650W eGPU dock, yet exposed components and unverified claims raise skepticism.
Want to store up to 32TB of ultra-fast SSD storage in a device barely bigger than a Mac Mini? Here's one solution for you By Efosa Udinmwen published 21 June 25 The TerraMaster D4 SSD delivers 32TB of high-speed, silent storage in a compact form, ideal for professionals needing power without traditional NAS complexity.
I am so looking forward to get rid of my slow USB 3.2 portable SSDs thanks to these faster USB 4 models By Ross Kelly published 18 January 25 Faster USB 4 transfer speeds will make life a whole lot easier.
Is that Asus's first portable heater? No, it's the new ROG XG eGPU with a 600w RTX 5090 card and (wealthy) creatives will love it By Efosa Udinmwen published 20 February 25 Asus redefines external GPUs with a vapor-chamber-cooled RTX 5090, but it comes at a steep price.
This tiny magnetic SSD snaps onto your laptop and blasts out mind-bending 40Gbps transfers without breaking a sweat By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 September 25 MSI’s Datamag SSD blends USB4 speeds, magnetic mounting, and 4TB capacity, aiming for creators but requiring independent performance validation.
Marvel confirms Thunderbolts* Blu-ray release date – here are the bonus features I’m most excited about By Carrie Marshall published 1 July 25 Digital and Blu-ray releases for Thunderbolts* are incoming with tons of extra fun.
Razer joins AI bandwagon with external AI accelerator backed by iconic AMD chip architect By Wayne Williams published 7 January 26 Razer announces Forge AI Dev Workstation at CES 2026 alongside a compact Tenstorrent external AI accelerator.
Superfast 32TB USB4 External SSDs are coming, thanks to a new chip - but I bet they won't be cheap By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 May 25 Silicon Motion’s SM2324 chip could enable fast, compact USB4 SSDs up to 32TB, though pricing, thermal demands, and NAND costs may limit mainstream adoption.
Thunderbolts' Disney+ release date has reportedly been revealed – and the Marvel movie could be with us before the end of August By Tom Power published 8 August 25 A Disney+ leak has indicated Marvel's Thunderbolts* movie will land on the streaming titan before August 31.
This portable SSD has a unique anti-theft feature, and you can even track it via Apple's Find My App should it be lost or stolen By Efosa Udinmwen published 11 September 25 TeamGroup’s EXPERT P34F SSD combines Apple’s Find My tracking, compact design, and strong portability to prioritize security alongside everyday performance.
I found the world's largest external SSD, and at 30.72TB, it is even roomier than the biggest hard disk drives out there By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 May 25 Glyph’s new 30.72TB Blackbox Plus SSD offers fast, portable storage with USB-C connectivity, fanless cooling, and macOS compatibility, though it requires external power.
This Mac mini M4 docking station can add 16TB of storage to your beloved Apple mini PC - but it comes with a big flaw By Wayne Williams published 7 June 25 Beelink's Mac mini dock adds storage and ports, but makes you choose between speed and capacity.
This absolutely tiny dock has 1TB storage, 100W power delivery, and can even output 4K to a monitor By Efosa Udinmwen published 24 July 25 The MD330 combines storage, charging, and 4K output in a compact USB-C hub, although real-world performance and pricing remain uncertain.
Here's the largest external SSD ever at 16TB; and yes, we've asked for a review sample already By Wayne Williams published 24 November 24 T-CREATE EXPERT P32 external SSD has a massive 16TB capacity.
'Going to sell like hotcakes': First reviews of Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor Developer Kit leaves me with no doubt - Nvidia has a sleeper hit on its hands By Wayne Williams published 30 August 25 First reviews are in of Nvidia's Jetson Thor, a Blackwell-powered chip claiming major AI gains, and they say it's a hit.
Yes, the 33rd Ryzen AI Max+ 395 device is coming — a cube-like Thunderobot station has an SD card reader and front-facing USB ports By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 December 25 Thunderobot Station brings Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to a compact cube desktop with front-facing ports, alongside laptops and desktops at CES.