Amazon, Google’s new ‘interconnect’ might prevent major web outages
Outages at major web hosts can have huge impacts across society, as we see often such as with the recent Cloudflare outage. But a new collaboration between Amazon and Google might just be the start of putting major outages in the past. more…

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Apple fans really want a red iPhone 17 for World AIDS Day
Apple fans want a red iPhone 17 Pro, according to many responses to a recent X.com post from Apple marketing honcho Greg Joswiak. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple TV debuts trailer for holiday special ‘The First Snow of Fraggle Rock’
Apple TV onMonday debuted the trailer for the all-new holiday special “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock,” set to premiere globally on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Grab an iPad mini with A17 Pro for the lowest price ever ($349) on Cyber Monday
Macworld Been thinking about a new iPad? Unless you really have a need for a big screen, the iPad mini is one of our favorites. And the latest model, with A17 Pro and 128GB of storage, just dropped to its lowest price ever on Cyber Monday. Amazon is selling this iPad mini for just $349, which is $150 off the full retail price and much lower than we’ve ever seen it before. In fact, over the entire Black Friday weekend it was on sale for $399 (a price we have seen before). In our review we gave this iPad mini 4 stars, noting it was a big speed boost from the previous model and supported Apple Intelligence—but that was for a $500 tablet. At $349, it’s a no-brainer. BUY iPad mini at Amazon Best of all, you’re not stuck with the minimum configuration. If you want more storage or another color, you’ll find nearly every configuration is $150 off. So go grab one before Cyber Monday ends at midnight.

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Apple Glasses could be next year’s most attention-grabbing product
Apple has plenty of software and service launches coming in December, but new hardware products likely won’t arrive until next year. Among the company’s rumored 2026 products, there’s one that’s sure to earn a lot of attention: Apple Glasses. more…

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Instantly share photos, videos, links and more with AirDrop
If you want to know the fastest and easiest way to send someone photos, videos, files and so, so much more, you should know how to AirDrop. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Cyber Week deals: Save up to $2,100 on Samsung Frame, OLED TVs, plus monitors for Mac
Flash deals on Samsung TVs start at just $699.99, with discounts of up to $2,100 off The Frame and OLED lines. Plus, grab monitor markdowns from just $389.99.Save up to $2,100 on TVs and monitors at Samsung - Image credit: SamsungWith a modern appearance and slim-bezel frame, Samsung's line of The Frame TVs has been a hot seller at up to $1,200 off. The Black Friday savings continue into Cyber Week, making it a great time to pick up a new set to stream programming during the winter months. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Intel expected to start shipping Apple’s lowest-tier M processors as early as 2027 – Ming-Chi Kuo
There have always been rumors in the market about Intel becoming a supplier of advanced processes for Apple, but this rumor has always… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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The New Hollywood: Inside GenAI’s Coming Shakeup of Film and TV
OpenAI’s Sora shows how cinematic worlds can be created with a prompt instead of a production crew. The realism is striking, but the implications for labor, ethics, and Hollywood are even more profound. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Today in Apple history: Too little, too late for Apple III
On December 1, 1981, the Apple III revised edition launch addressed the computer's biggest hardware faults as the company did damage control. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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The 5 best Apple deals you can still get before Cyber Monday ends
Macworld It’s been a wild week of Black Friday deals, with hundreds of dollars off MacBooks, all-time lows on iPads, and AirPods for less than $60. We hope you grabbed everything you wanted, but if you didn’t, there’s one more day of sales before the whole extravaganza ends (until next year). Here are our five favorite remaining Apple deals you can still get before we close the doors on another Black Friday sale: 4-pack of AirTags: $63 ($36 off) Apple’s 4-pack of AirTags has been on sale for under $80 for a while, but they’re down to $63 for Cyber Monday. That’s actually the same price as Black Friday, which works out to just $15.75 per tracker. They’ll provide some peace of mind for all of your non-Apple gear, including bags, keys, and wallets. buy AirTags at Amazon Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off) Apple’s line of Pencils has gone from confusing to pretty straightforward—the USB-C Apple Pencil works with every tablet. Normally priced at $79, the USB-C Apple Pencil is an essential accessory at Walmart’s $49 sale, bringing drawing, writing, and navigation to the comfort of a stylus. You’re missing a couple of Pro features here, including wireless charging and pressure sensitivity, but for this price, you won’t miss them. Buy Apple Pencil at Walmart 11-inch iPad Air: $449 ($150 off) The iPad Air has always been the sweet spot of Apple’s tablet lineup, but as the iPad Pro has gotten more expensive, the spot has become even sweeter. And now the price is too. For $449—the same price Apple charged for the 10th-gen with half the storage and a third of the specs—an M3 chip, laminated Liquid Retina display, Wi-Fi 6E, and Apple Intelligence support—the 11-inch iPad is an insane deal at $449. Buy iPad Air at Amazon AirPods 4 with ANC: $99 ($80 off) We were shocked when Apple’s AirPods 4 with ANC dropped to $100 over Black Friday, but now they’re even cheaper. OK, it’s only $1, but still—you can get a pair of AirPods with active noise cancellation for $99 today, a savings of $80 on the MSRP and a ridiculously good price for a fantastic set of buds. Buy AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon MacBook Air: $749 ($250 off) You don’t ever need to pay Apple’s full $999 MSRP for the entry-level MacBook Air, but if you did, you’d still be getting a great laptop at a very good price. At its Cyber Monday price of $749, you’re getting a great laptop at a ridiculously good price. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better Mac or PC laptop at a better value, with an M4 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, Touch ID, 18-hour battery life, and much more. Want more RAM or a bigger SSD? Every configuration of M4 MacBook Air is $250 off. Buy MacBook Air at Amazon

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India orders Apple, other phone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app that cannot be deleted
India's telecom ministry has directed Apple and other phone manufacturers to factory-install an un-deletable, state-owned "cybersecurity"… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections
The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the App Store. It's a political push that completely ignores what protections Apple already provides to parents and children.US lawmakers want more age checks applying to the App Store. There's already a lot of protections in place. Lawmakers have been particularly keen to protect children from online dangers, and have repeatedly demanded big tech companies like Apple and Google do more to help. In the latest attempt to make big tech bend to its demands, the U.S. government is going after the App Store.The App Store Accountability Act (ASA) was introduced in May as a way for parents to get more tools to protect their children online. In late November, the ASA was brought up in Congress as part of a raft of measures to keep kids safe online, led by the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Cyber Monday deal drops iPad mini to record-low price
Grab this Cyber Monday iPad mini deal and save 30% on this powerful, ultra-portable tablet. Limited time offer! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Deals – Cyber Monday edition: Apple Watch Series 11 $329, iPad mini 7 $349, M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, much more
Cyber Monday has arrived – arguably the biggest 1-day shopping event of the year – and we not only have a series of the best ongoing Apple Black Friday deals, like AirPods 4 with ANC down at $99, but we have some brand new offers too. Just a few of the highlight offers that went live for the first time today include Apple Watch Series 11 at new all-time lows starting from $329 shipped alongside the best deal we have ever seen on iPad mini 7 at $150 offand models from $349. Those offers also join a giant $300 discount on this M5 MacBook Pro – the deepest deal we have seen on any config to date. All of that and more awaits below.  more…

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Cyber Monday: M4 MacBook Air hits new all-time low, plus more Mac deals
The Cyber Monday deals have arrived for Apple’s latest and greatest lineup of Macs. We’re tracking solid deals across the board on the Mac mini, and more. Whether you’re tempted by the ultra-slim and cute design of the Mac mini, the portability of the MacBook Air, or the sheer power of the MacBook Pro, there’s something for everyone in this lineup of Mac Cyber Monday sales. Keep up with all the best Apple Cyber Monday deals in our dedicated roundup right here! more…

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Live Major League Baseball drives Apple TV signups
Major League Baseball games on Apple TV generated more subscriber sign-ups than high-profile shows such as "The Morning Show" and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple smart display rumors, Matter camera & a new tracking card on HomeKit Insider
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host goes over some Matter camera news, the launch of new devices, and hypothesizes on the future of Apple's smart home display.HomeKit Insider PodcastWith the announcement of Matter 1.5 and camera support, we reached out to a few accessory makers to get their take. Multiple companies have pledged support for new and existing cameras over the next several months ahead of CES.Xthings has announced its Ulticam IQ 2 that will be available in December and ship with Matter, even if no platforms support it yet. Aqara has announced some of its cameras will be updated, while new devices will be coming in the first half of 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple says certain iPhone SE, iPad Pro, Apple Watch models now obsolete
Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, with five new additions to the ‘obsolete’ category including the original iPhone SE, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation), and more. Here are the details. more…

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Turn your M4 Mac mini into a desktop Mac Pro for less than $40
Macworld Let’s be honest here — we all love the Mac Pro, but no one loves that price, right? Well, what if we told you you could save $120 on a new Mac mini and dress it up to look just like a tiny Mac Pro? And that it’s only going to cost you less than $40? That’s right, this Cyber Monday find hides your M4 Mac mini in a gorgeous meta case that looks just like a mini Mac Pro with a cheese-grater front, rear-facing ports, and tiny feet. (Sorry, it doesn’t come with wheels.) The Ulanzi QT01 mount rack for the 2024 Mac mini is one of the coolest and cutest things we’ve ever seen. It even has a magnetic front plate that can be removed if you need to access the front-facing USB-C ports. If you don’t have an M4 Mac mini, this Cyber Monday deal gets you 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for $869, a savings of $130, and the best price we’ve seen since the summer. We loved this tiny computer when we gave it a 4-star rating in our review. It’s impressive on its own, but even more so when you pop it into one of these awesome cases. If you get the whole package, you’ll be paying just over $900, which means you’re still shelling out about seven times less than you would on the Pro. Now that’s a killer deal! Get the M4 Mac mini for $869Buy now at Amazon Get the Ulanzi Mac mini M4 mount rackBuy now at Amazon

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Best Cyber Monday deals on Apple gear beat Black Friday’s lows
Our guide to the best Cyber Monday 2025 deals on Apple products and accessories showcases some prices that are even lower than Black Friday. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple TV’s top 10 list that drove signups reveals big surprises
Apple TV (only $5.99/month for Cyber Monday) is best known for prestige TV shows and movies. But according to a new report covering six months of Apple TV signups this year, it appears sports is a surprisingly strong driver of new subscribers. more…

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Apple seeks to block India antitrust case with challenge to penalty law
Apple is attempting to halt antitrust investigations in India by legally challenging a provision that permits penalties to be based on the… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Cyber Monday alert: Deals slash prices on portable SSDs from Sandisk, Samsung and Kingston
Cyber Monday has arrived, and with it come amazing deals on portable SSDs. Upgrade your Mac, iPad or iPhone storage on the cheap. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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We didn’t think AirPods 4 could go any lower than its Black Friday deal but we were wrong
Macworld We didn’t think the AirPods 4 could get a better price than they had on Black Friday, but it seems that Cyber Monday proved us wrong. Head over to Amazon right now because you can get a pair of AirPods 4 with ANC for $99, nearly 50 percent off its MSRP and beating the previous Black Friday low by a buck. We reviewed the AirPods 4 with ANC and gave them a near-perfect 4.5-star rating. We appreciated the audio quality and battery life, as well as the noise-cancellation without silicon tips,. We concluded that the buds were a great alternative to the AirPods Pro 2 for a lot less money—and that was at their full $179 MSRP. You’re missing out on some high-end features, such as Hearing Protection and Conversation Boost, but with the same H2 chip as the Airpods Pro 3, you’re getting fantastic audio quality, clear phone calls, and an overall incredible listening experience. Plus, the AirPods 4 have great battery life, with some 5 hours of playtime in your ears and an overall 30 hours with the bundled USB-C charging case. Frankly, as the AirPods 4 drop to $99, it’s now the best time to grab a pair of these earbuds before the holidays — whether you’re buying a pair for you or someone you really love. AirPods 4 with ANC are nearly half-off for Cyber MondayBuy now at Amazon

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Live now: Best Cyber Monday 2025 iPad deals — iPad 11, M3 iPad Air, M5 iPad Pro
Whether you’re hunting for a dependable workhorse, a powerful all-rounder, or a pro-level tablet, the iPad Cyber Monday deals in 2025 can't be beat. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple and Intel are reportedly set to rekindle their chip partnership
Macworld One of the most significant Apple announcements of recent years was the news, back in 2020, that the entire Mac lineup would transition from Intel processors to ARM-based chips of Apple’s own design. The result of this potentially risky move was a second lease of life for the Mac, and a moderate dip in Intel’s fortunes. But years after the last Intel Mac transitioned to Apple silicon, the former partners may be looking for a way to rekindle their relationship. On Friday, respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed on Twitter/X that Intel is now expected to take on a role within Apple’s processor supply chain within the next two years. “My latest industry surveys,” he writes, “indicate that visibility on Intel becoming an advanced-node supplier to Apple has recently improved significantly… Apple’s plan is for Intel to begin shipping its lowest-end M processor, utilizing the 18AP advanced node, as early as [the second or third quarter of 2027], but the actual timeline remains contingent on development progress.” On that timeline, the chips in question could feasibly be the M6 or M7, but clearly, this isn’t a return to the way things were. An advanced-node foundry supplier is a demotion from Intel’s former position as the main supplier of Mac chips. Rather, Intel would now be a manufacturing contract, not one involving design. Apple won’t be using Intel chips. Intel will be supplying Apple with chips of its own design. In any case, as Kuo points out, this in itself is a relatively minor change for Apple, Intel, and current chip supplier TSMC, because the lowest-end M chip (used in the MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro) is expected to account for only around 15–20 million units in 2026 and 2027. TSMC will still be delivering most of Apple’s chips and all of the high-end ones. But it may signal intent to make bigger shifts in the future. Apple, Kuo claims, wishes to become less dependent on TSMC, not least because of the risk of tariff activity. (TSMC is based in Taiwan, while Intel is headquartered in California.) And that means Intel could secure more Apple contracts as the Cupertino firm looks to diversity its supply chain and future-proof against political or economic uncertainty.

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AirPods Cyber Monday deals: Save on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and much more
AirPods deals were some of the best on offer for Black Friday last week. If you missed out, however, we have good news: many of the best AirPods deals are back for Cyber Monday. It’s incredibly rare, if not unprecedented, that we have such massive savings on Apple’s newest-generation of products. We’re tracking new lows on the just-released AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Max, and more. Plus, we’ve got a killer deal on AirPods Pro 2 as well. It truly doesn’t get better than this folks. Keep up with all the best Apple Cyber Monday deals in our dedicated roundup right here! more…

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Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station review: Triple-display, fast-charging USB-C dock
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Up to three 4K at 60Hz displays Informative front display 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 3x 100W USB-C ports 2.5Gb Ethernet 140W PD laptop charging Clock display Cons USB-C not Thunderbolt Underpowered 160W max output Slower card readers than some Our Verdict With the smartest display we’ve seen on a dock, this is a solid choice if you want to connect three displays using dedicated video ports, but the lack of overall power lets down the otherwise appealing three 100W ports. Give it a 240W power supply and we’d rate this dock much higher. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$299.99 Best Prices Today: Anker Prime Docking Station (14-in-1, Triple Display, DisplayLink) Retailer Price $209.99 View Deal $209.99 View Deal Anker $299.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station (DL7400) is a DisplayLink docking station that brushes aside Apple’s display limitations to enable up to three external monitors via a single cable to the MacBook. To achieve this you must install free DisplayLink software on your Mac, which is reasonably painless and a one-time setup. The dock has an impressive 14 ports, including three front-mounted 100W USB-C (more on which later) and a 140W connection to the MacBook—enough to fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro. A future-proof 2.5Gb Ethernet is also included for faster wired network access. It’s not Thunderbolt, but the 10Gbps USB-C is ample bandwidth for most. At the front is the smartest visual display we’ve seen on a docking station: it shows the output power and data ratings of the dock, MacBook and each port. You can also set it as a handy clock. Simon Jary Specs and features One upstream USB-C port (10Gbps, 140W) Two USB-C ports (10Gbps, 100W) One USB-C port (5Gbps, 100W) Two USB-A ports (5Gbps, 7.5W) One USB-A port (480Mbps, 4.5W) Two HDMI 2.1 video ports One DisplayLink 1.4 video port Ethernet (2.5Gb) SD card reader (UHS-I,104MBps) MicroSD card reader (UHS-I,104MBps) 3.5mm combo Audio jack (front) 160W power supply This dock connects to the computer via 10Gbps USB-C, rather than the Mac’s faster 40-80Gbps Thunderbolt ports. 10Gbps should be fast enough for most users not replying on ultra-fast external storage devices but if you require the very fastest data-transfer rates you should look for one of the best Thunderbolt docking stations. The Anker dock’s 10Gbps USB-C connection works seamlessly with the Mac’s Thunderbolt ports, but is not as fast at transferring data. However most Thunderbolt docks can’t support three external displays—in fact only the iVanky FusionDock Max 2 can do so natively (without DisplayLink), although there are DisplayLink-supporting Thunderbolt docks. The Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink supports four displays for the M4/M5 MacBooks (for the M3 MacBook four displays is possible only while the laptop is shut in Clamshell Mode), with the M1 and M2 MacBooks are limited to three (one at 6K and two at 4K). At the time of writing no DisplayLink dock uses the most recent Thunderbolt 5 standard. There are six USB ports, with two USB-C offering a data-transfer rate of 10Gbps, the other USB-C and a USB-A at 5Gbps, and two weaker 480Mbps USB-A. None of the three “downstream” USB-C ports at the front support video and so are used to connect other devices such as medium-speed hard drives. The USB-A ports can be used for a mouse and keyboard if you don’t use wireless versions, older devices or flash drives. Having your always-on storage devices hanging out the front of a dock isn’t ideal from a tidiness point of view, but the space at the back is reserved for the three dedicated video ports. If possible it would be a better choice to swap the two USB-A for the more powerful USB-C. Anker Triple video options Natively (without the need for third-party software) these are the strict limits for M-series Macs, which can be fixed using a DisplayLink dock such as this: M1 MacBook Air, M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro: Maximum one external display. M3 MacBook Air, M3 MacBook Air and M3 MacBook Pro: Maximum two external displays if MacBook lid is closed. M2 Pro MacBook Pro and M3 Pro MacBook Pro: Maximum two external displays. M4 MacBook Air, M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MacBook Pro and M5 MacBook Pro: Maximum two external displays. M2 Max MacBook Pro, M3 Max MacBook Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro: Maximum four external displays. Those limitations are tossed aside by Installing the free DisplayLink software that gives you the possibility to add up to three displays with the Anker Prime 14-in-1 DisplayLink Docking Station. Elsewhere we have more information on DisplayLink and how to connect multiple screens to an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook. DisplayLink uses clever compression technology to get around Apple’s built-in display limitations that don’t allow the MST (Multi-Stream Transport) technology that lets Windows PCs run up to four displays with ease without the need for extra software. Installing DisplayLink on your Mac isn’t difficult. Anker has an updated link with instructions. Mac users must enable Screen Recording in System Settings >Privacy & Security. “Screen Recording” sounds concerning but, don’t worry, there’s no privacy risk. The macOS requires this permission for DisplayLink to access pixels and render mirrored or extended displays over USB. No data or information is collected, and your privacy is strictly protected. While some DisplayLink docks support up to four displays—the Plugable UD-7400PD is unmatched at supporting five screens—the Anker Prime’s three will be more than enough for most people. If you need only two displays, it’s still a solid solution, with the option to add a third if required. Because it relies on dedicated video ports, users who want only two monitors will be wasting one of the available ports. The front USB-C ports don’t support video output, being limited to charging and data transfer only, so you must use the three video ports at the back to connect to external monitors. There are two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4. Foundry Most users will want to have the external screens showing a different image on each in what is known as Extended Mode, but you can also set the external screens to show the same image, which can be useful for meetings, classrooms or public viewing. For all three displays the two HDMI ports support 4K at 60Hz, and the DisplayPort capable of 8K at 60Hz. Two-monitor configurations will be either both at 4K/60Hz or one at 4K/60Hz plus the other at 8K/60Hz. The HDMI ports don’t support 5K or 6K resolutions but do support 8K monitors at 30Hz when only one display is connected, although you’d probably choose to use the DisplayPort at 8K/60Hz. One downside to DisplayLink worth noting is that it doesn’t support HDCP (copy-protected) content playback from streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, iTunes and Disney+ and even YouTube TV, including on the computer’s own built-in screen. This is true of all DisplayLink docks and not just this one. Illusion of power This dock has an impressive armory of charging ports at the front, including an almost unprecedented three 100W USB-C ports. The three legacy USB-A ports at the back are puny in power terms with a possible output of just 4.5W, but that’s quite normal for the legacy format. Also at the back is the upstream/host connection that can passthrough 140W to the MacBook, which is as fast as it gets. So far, so great. The three 100W ports gives you options but the overall total power output of the dock is just 160W. If the upstream port is at full throttle to the laptop, a mere 20W is available for all the other ports. Having three 100W ports is therefore surely overkill without more available power for the dock as a whole. The dock doesn’t come with an external power supply unit (PSU) and comes instead with a cable that plugs straight into a power socket, but inside the dock must reside something that limits the potential power coming out. The highest PSU we’ve seen on a dock is CalDigit’s 330W PSU on its TS5 Plus dock and some others do reach 240W, with 180W as the average for docking stations. With Anker’s established reputation in the charging market and the an unmatched three 100W ports, this lack of overall power from the dock is surprising, and rather disappointing. It is all the more surprising given than its stablemate, the Anker 6-port Prime Charger uses a similar power connection and has a total output of 250W in a body a third the size of the dock. Obviously it lacks the dock’s great video functionality but it proves that the power can get in, just not out. There’s enough power to fast-charge an iPhone or iPad at the same times as powering the MacBook but why offer three 100W ports and a 140W upstream connection on a 160W dock? Simon Jary LAN of opportunity If you want to connect to a wired network for a more stable and faster connection than that offered by Wi-Fi this dock is equipped with a 2.5Gb Ethernet (2.5GbE) port, which represents a theoreticsal 2.5x the speed of regular Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE). Such speedier network connections are fast becoming the norm for modern docks even if take-up in the real world is not yet widespread. To get the full benefit of the 2.5x speed boost your network needs to be at least 2.5GbE—but even if your network is still rated at Gigabit Ethernet the faster variants are backwards compatible. This means the dock is ready for you when your home or office network does catch up. Card readers There are two card readers—one SD and one microSD—for adding inexpensive portable storage, although they are rated at a relatively slow 104MBps compared to the 312MBps card readers found on many other docks (or the 250MBps reader on the MacBook Pro). If you’re not in a blind hurry to get data off the cards and into your Mac, this doesn’t matter but you probably wouldn’t want to run files from your cards at that speed. Anker Design and display The Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station is a good-looking horizontal aluminum case that measures 7.7 x 3.6 x 1.9 inches (19.5 x 9.2 x 4.7cm). Where this dock differs from most is its informative front smart display showing real-time connection status, resolution, and refresh rate signals for HDMI and DP ports. The color display measures 2.05 x 0.85 inches (5.2 x 2.2cm). Simon Jary You control the display using the side-mounted knob (pictured above), which also works as the dock’s power button. The information is probably more than most users require but it is useful with the three powerful USB-C ports—except for the fact that they are weakened by the dock’s below-average power supply. Anker Dock Manager You can download the Anker Dock Manager desktop application that allows you to manage the dock (and other supported Anker devices), update firmware and troubleshoot issues using the built-in support and feedback tools. The app also allows you to see basic display configuration settings and the same real-time port charging status, HDMI/DisplayPort connection details, and network status that is possible from the smart display. Simon Jary Price The Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station is reasonably priced at $299.99 / £299.99. If you prefer Thunderbolt connections or require four external displays, consider the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink. If you need five external displays you need to get your hands on the Plugable UD-7400PD Docking Station. If you need only two or even three external displays, you can also look at our other recommended DisplayLink docks for cheaper options. Should you buy the Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station? The Anker Prime Docking Station offers up to three external displays at appealing resolutions and refresh rates, which should be more than enough for mere mortals, plus a generous six USB ports and a fast wired network connection. We like the smart display and 2.5Gb Ethernet but in other areas the dock’s specs look under-powered. We’d be more enthusiastic about the three 100W USB-C ports if the dock’s power supply offered more than 160W in total. The 140W to the MacBook is top end but you simply can’t run all the ports at max power or anywhere close at the same time. This dock is a solid choice if you want to connect three displays using dedicated video ports, but the lack of overall power makes the other attractive elements—three 100W ports and smart display—almost redundant. Give it a decent 240W power output and we’d rate this dock much higher.

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Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in December
Apple TV (only $5.99/month for Cyber Monday) is having its biggest year ever, and December brings its expected biggest movie yet with F1 The Movie. Other highlights for the month include new episodes of sci-fi hit Pluribus, a nature docuseries, and a brand new holiday special. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in December. more…

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