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USB Implementers Forum draws up certification, verification program for USB-C cables, devices

USB-C is coming along and a lot of nice things are being said about the technology, but there hasn’t been a ton of verification and certification, especially among cheaper cables. This may change soon. Under its new program, the USB Implementers Forum will test and certify USB-C cables, chargers, and other devices. End-user products — […]

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Rumor: Apple could announce home automation technologies at WWDC

It may not be a complete “Jetsons” future, but it might be Apple automating parts of your home. And it might be announced as early as next week at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. Per The Mac Observer and Financial Times, anonymous sources have told the Financial Times that Apple will unveil its […]

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Rumor: AU Optronics may not be part of next-gen iPad mini screen supply chain

With any luck, the next-gen iPad mini’s screen will be awesome. But AU Optronics may not be part of it. Per DigiTimes, AU Optronics, which has reportedly “faced issues” in producing iPad mini display panels, are cited as “not expected” to remain a major iPad mini panel supplier. However, the company is said to have […]

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Microsoft Windows 8 certification change could hint at upcoming iPad mini competitor

Microsoft could have an iPad mini competitor en route. Per AppleInsider, recent changes quietly made to the Windows 8 hardware certification guidelines suggest that Microsoft could be gearing up to debut a new, smaller “Windows Reader” tablet designed to compete with more portable devices like Apple’s iPad mini. The company recently relaxed its hardware certification […]

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Intel licensing/certification restrictions holding up Thunderbolt adoption rate

If you wondered why Lightning and Thunderbolt accessories were being adopted at a slow rate, there might just be an answer. Per Ars Technica, a number of factors have played a part in the small selection of available Thunderbolt accessories, but the most significant may be Intel’s lengthy licensing and certification process. A rundown on […]