Get all the ports you need with this $40 11-in-1 hub
If your answer to the question, ‘How many ports do you need?’ is ‘all of them,’ then we found the perfect Prime Day deal for you in the shape of an 11-port hub that’s only…
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Ikea’s Dirigera smart hub just got a big Matter boost
It’s been more than a year since Ikea’s smart hub got a Matter update, but up until now, the Dirigea hub could only act as a bridge between Ikea devices and existing Matter networks. That’s…
Ring has discontinued its least expensive smart lighting hub
The most affordable way to connect Ring smart lights to Wi-Fi isn’t going to be around much longer. A notice on the Ring Bridge product page says the $50 Ring Bridge has been “discontinued,” without…
Expand your laptop ports with Anker’s 4-device USB hub, now just $10
Laptops have gotten slimmer and slimmer, and we love that because it means they’ve also gotten lighter and lighter. But what did we give up to get there? Ports! We often miss the connectivity of…
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: security camera for Apple Home
At a glance Pros High quality QHD camera Good night vision Adjustable spotlight Supports HomeKit and Matter Cons Aqara app is over-complicated You have to provide your own power adaptor Cloud storage requires a subscription…
Matter-enabled SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller now available
The SwitchBot Hub 3 smart home controller is now available for purchase. The Matter-capable device is quite different than other smart home hubs we’ve tested, starting with its rotary knob that can adjust the target…
Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub 7-in-1 with M.2 SSD Enclosure review
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Robust Construction Effective fan Good data transfer rates Informative display Cons Not many extra ports Fan not silent No carrying case Our Verdict Anyone who opts for the Smart…
Anker’s fast USB-C hub with 4K HDMI is a steal for just $20
If you feel like your laptop ports are limited, then what you need is a USB hub—and if your laptop charges via USB-C, you can’t go wrong with Anker’s 5-in-1 USB-C hub for just $20…
Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub (SL400) review
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast, compact SSD Includes 4-port USB-C hub Competitively priced Cons Maximum 2TB storage ProRes recording requires iPhone 15/16 Our Verdict It’s very much a specialist drive for professional users,…
Pick up Anker’s 5-port USB-C hub with 4K HDMI support for just $25
If there’s one thing laptops have too few of, it’s ports. Thankfully, that’s easily fixable with a USB-C hub like this Anker 5-in-1 model that’s only $25 on Amazon right now, or 29% off its…