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The Pan's Workflow Station is a card reader hub device that allows photographers to offload multiple memory cards at once, and it does so for notably cheaper than other options.

Intel unveiled the future of the Thunderbolt today, which could result in massive upgrades for displays and performance.

Panasonic is set to release a firmware update for the GH6 camera that will allow it to directly record and play back photos and videos using an external SSD connected via USB.

Tilta is rumored to be producing a half-cage-style grip for Sony cameras with CFexpress Type-A card ports will feature a fast M.2 512GB SSD USB 3.2 output and write speeds fast enough to handle any video format thrown at it.

The USB Promoter Group has announced the specification for USB4 Version 2.0 which will double the data performance over USB-C while using existing cables.

ArduCam has announced a new $399 108-megapixel USB camera module that is designed for use in machine vision applications. While it can run with Raspberry Pi, its USB interface makes it a lot more versatile for other applications.

TetherTools has announced that it has upgraded its JerkStopper cable port protection system with a new line: TetherGuard. This new system uses a magnetic break-away or locking cable management system.

Tile has announced a new lineup of Bluetooth tracking devices including the first-ever tracking tag that supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for both iOS and Android devices. It also leverages an augmented reality interface to make finding it with a smartphone easier.

The European Commission, which is the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has announced plans to force electronics manufacturers, from smartphones to handheld video game consoles, to use USB-C in an effort to reduce waste, and Apple is not happy about it.

China-based LamboTech has announced the LamboGo, a portable and rugged high-speed SSD backup solution that is designed for photographers who want to secure their footage without needing to use a laptop as a go-between.

Being an early adopter of any technology usually comes with a hefty price tag, and CFExpress is no exception. The cards themselves are up to 3x to 6x more expensive than comparable SD cards, and the card readers out there can get pretty pricey on the high end. Enter Lexar.

VESA has announced that USB 4 is going to be even more versatile that we thought. Thanks to the new "DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0" spec, USB 4 will be able to fully support the DisplayPort 2.0 standard, allowing it to power up to three 10K monitors at the same time, or one 16K monitor, at 60Hz.

This may look like a Sony a7S mirrorless camera, but it's actually a new USB charging dock by Fotodiox called the Mirage Trio USB Charging Station.

Adobe just announced Lightroom for Android 2.2, an update that adds additional functionality for photographers who shoot RAW. The app can now import RAW photos directly from your camera.

If you're a photographer who's constantly on the move, Samsung has a new external drive that you may want to add to your camera bag. The new Portable SSD T3 is a palm-sized external solid state drive that can store 2 terabytes of your photos and files while taking up minimal space and weight.

Canon's Japanese store recently began offering a miniature 5DS replica camera with two L lens flash drives. This is an official Canon product, unlike some DSLR flash drives we've seen. We shared earlier this month that Canon appears to have made a 1D X version as well.

Check out this pint-sized Sony a7R II mirrorless camera. No, Sony didn't decide to release a new miniature version of the highly-acclaimed camera. What you see is actually an extremely detailed USB drive.

In a world saturated by digital controls and on-screen buttons, the team at Palette is looking to create a more tactile future. Originally launched on Kickstarter, Palette wanted to change the way people interact with software by creating hot-swappable hardware modules. We got a chance to test the Palette Expert Kit, which allowed us to map our favorite programs, such as Lightroom, onto three dials, two sliders, and two buttons.

As medium format and full-frame cameras get more affordable and file sizes cross the line from massive to outrageous, any increase in transfer and backup speeds is greatly appreciated. Which is why the new USB Type C standard should have photographers as excited as any other tech nerd out there.

Outdoor loving photographers who are often far away from power grids don't have too many options when it comes to charging up their gear. Without a generator you're pretty much left with batteries and solar chargers.

But the guys behind the FlameStower didn't like either of those options, so they came up with a third. Instead of using batteries or the sun, they decided to use fire.

Nikon released software development kits (SDKs) for its SLRs some time ago, allowing for developers to create software that play nice with Nikon cameras. Using the company's DSLR SDKs, savvy programmers can develop software that controls camera functions such as aperture, shutter speed and even shutter release.

Unfortunately, Nikon's SDKs are notoriously difficult to work with. But if you're just dying to control your SLR from your computer, SourceForge user Thomas Dideriksen has kindly done the heavy lifting for you by putting together an open source C# wrapper library that allows you to do just that.

If you're planning to pick up a $6,500 Hasselblad Lunar mirrorless camera and need a matching USB flash drive to store your photos, you should definitely take a look at the Apophis. It's a high-end flash drive by Polish firm Zana Design that, like the Lunar, is crafted out of rare materials. How rare? Well, one of the ingredients is meteorite.

Sigma has officially launched its new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Canon-, Nikon-, Sony-, Pentax-, and Sigma-mount cameras. The Japanese-made lens features a sleek matte finish, low dispersion elements, multi-layer flare-reducing coating, a hyper-sonic motor for speedy and quiet AF, and a 9-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh.

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