Video: Testing OWC’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock With Built-In Power Supply

Back in January, well-known Mac accessory company OWC introduced the Thunderbolt Go Dock, which it says is the first full-featured Thunderbolt dock equipped with a convenient built-in power supply. We were able to get our hands on one of the new docks, and thought we’d test it out for those who are interested. If you’ve […]

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Apple Orders Entire Supply of TSMC’s 3nm Chips for iPhone 15 Pro and M3 Macs

Apple has reportedly secured all available orders for N3, TSMC’s first-generation 3-nanometer process that is likely to be used in the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro lineup as well as new MacBooks scheduled for launch in the second half of 2023. According to a paywalled DigiTimes report, Apple has procured 100% of the initial N3 supply, […]

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Sony solves PlayStation 5 supply issues ahead of PSVR2 launch

Sony is preparing to launch its second generation VR headset on February 22 and an important part of those preparations is announcing that the PlayStation 5 supply issues are finally over. Fans in the US, UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg can pick up a PS5 online from direct.playstation.com, which also offers games […]

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New MacBook Pro Features Smaller Heatsink Due to Supply Chain Issues

The M2 Pro and ‌M2‌ Max MacBook Pro models feature a considerably smaller heatsink due to supply chain issues, teardowns suggest. Top: M1 Pro logic board with larger heatsink. Bottom: ‌M2‌ Pro logic board with smaller heatsink (via iFixit). The new MacBook Pro’s revised thermal architecture appears to be caused by the reduced overall footprint […]

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CES 2023: OWC’s New Thunderbolt 4 Dock for Mac Features Built-In Power Supply

OWC today announced the Thunderbolt Go Dock, which it claims is the world’s first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply. With support for Thunderbolt 4, the dock is suitable for use with the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Thunderbolt docks typically have a separate power supply, while bus-powered docks that are […]

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World’s Largest iPhone Plant Resuming Production at Near Peak Capacity Following Weeks of Limited Supply

The world’s largest iPhone plant is nearly resuming operations at its peak capacity following weeks of limited production that has hit Apple’s supply chain, forcing it to have possible difficulties in meeting the demand for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro during the holidays. As reported by Bloomberg, Foxconn, Apple’s largest supplier, is at […]

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Best power supply: Top PSU picks for gaming and more

A power supply unit (PSU) is arguably the most important part of any custom PC since none of your fancy components would work without it, feeding the necessary wattage directly into the motherboard with separate cables dedicated to graphics cards and storage. You’ll need to consider at least a couple of factors when choosing a […]

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Apple’s Stock Hit 18-Month Low This Week Amid iPhone 14 Pro Supply Issues

Apple’s shares fell to an 18-month low this week amid iPhone supply issues and a broader downturn in the stock market. Apple’s stock closed at $126.04 on Wednesday to reach its lowest mark since June 2021, and still remains within that territory. Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn has faced iPhone production constraints due to COVID-19-related issues […]

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Apple’s Largest iPhone Supplier Investing $500 Million in India as Supply Chain Diversification Continues

Foxconn, Apple’s largest supplier, has invested $500 million in India to bolster its production capabilities in the country as the Cupertino tech-giant and its partners ramp up efforts to diversify the supply chain, South China Morning Posts reports. The report cites documents filed in the Taiwan Stock Exchange which show that Foxconn has invested $500 […]

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iPhone 14 Pro Supply Remains Heavily Constrained Ahead of the Holidays, But Other Products Available

As we inch closer to the holidays, supply of iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max models remains heavily constrained and unlikely to meet the holiday demand in the United States. On the flip side, several other products, including iPads, Macs, lower-end iPhone models, AirPods, and more, remain available for customers who are holiday […]

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Samsung will supply 5G communications equipment to Japan’s NTT DoCoMo

Samsung has announced that it will expand the supply of 5G telecommunication equipment to Japan’s leading telecom operator NTT DoCoMo. The South Korean firm will supply 5G base stations that support all major bands through which the network carrier offers its 5G services. The companies signed the contract in March 2021 and have now expanded […]

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Samsung Display to supply over 70% OLED panels for Apple iPhone 14 series

Building an iPhone requires a combination of multiple suppliers that supply different parts to Apple. Speaking of displays, Samsung Display has been a major supplier of OLED displays for the iPhone ever since Apple switched to OLED panels. And now, as per TheElec, Samsung Display is expected to supply over 70% of the OLED display […]

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Galaxy S23 HDI supply chain has changed due to an acquisition

More bits of information concerning Samsung’s supply chain for Galaxy S23 components have emerged. Samsung is supposedly replacing one of its existing HDI PCB (high-density interconnected printed circuit board) suppliers due to an acquisition that is out of its control. Samsung and Japanese HDI board supplier, Ibiden, have collaborated for several years. Ibiden has supplied […]

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Samsung may supply NAND for future iPhones destined for China

Apple is reportedly making changes along the supply chain for parts destined for iPhones in China. And instead of acquiring NAND flash modules from local supplier YMTC (Yangtse Memory Technologies Co), Apple supposedly intends to buy these memory chips for future iPhone models from Samsung. These plans are reportedly set in motion for iPhones to […]

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Samsung may supply NAND for future iPhones destined for China

Apple is reportedly making changes along the supply chain for parts destined for iPhones in China. And instead of acquiring NAND flash modules from local supplier YMTC (Yangtse Memory Technologies Co), Apple supposedly intends to buy these memory chips for future iPhone models from Samsung. These plans are reportedly set in motion for iPhones to […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 to have a diverse camera module supply chain

Foldable phone fans can be sure that Samsung will continue its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold legacy next year. The company will release the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5, possibly in Q3 2023, and reports suggest that Samsung is already making plans and changes throughout the supply chain. Samsung has supposedly […]

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Microsoft aiming to combat global supply chain disruptions with new initiative

What you need to know Ongoing supply chain disruptions around the world are affecting the availability of products in various industries. On Monday, Microsoft announced the Supply Chain Platform, an initiative to help combat these disruptions. The Supply Chain Platform leverages AI and machine learning, Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, and more to provide a plethora […]

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Samsung may have expanded its Galaxy S23 Ultra camera supply chain

All rumors indicate that the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature four rear-facing cameras, including a 200MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, and two 10MP telephoto cameras — one with 3x optical zoom and the other boasting 10x capabilities thanks to folded-lens technology. According to a new report, China’s Sunny Optical will supply two […]

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Le spécialiste de la supply chain, Shippeo, lève 40 millions d’euros

Le spécialiste de la supply chain Shippeo a annoncé en début de semaine avoir levé 40 millions d’euros pour accélérer son développement à l’international. L’entreprise française a mis au point dès 2014 une plateforme pour aider les transporteurs et les donneurs d’ordres à digitaliser leur process.  Les investisseurs historiques de Shippeo, Battery Ventures, Partech, NGP […]

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Apple Slashes iPhone 14 Plus Orders With Supply Chain Makers

Apple has moved to cut back iPhone 14 Plus orders with supply chain partners after unexpectedly sluggish sales less than two weeks after the model launched, reports DigiTimes. According to the report, several supply chain makers and channel operators have confirmed that they received notification from Apple to cut ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus production by around […]

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