Upcoming MacBook or MacBook Air battery regulatory documents surface

By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) A new pair of regulatory certifications for a potential MacBook or MacBook Air battery may hint that a hardware refresh is on the way.Credit: Andrew O’Hara, AppleInsiderThe certificates, filed with China’s 3C administrator and Denmark’s UL Demko, cover a 49.9 watt-hour battery with model number of A2389 and a capacity of 4,380 mAh. The model number is as of yet unused, but the capacity lines up with batteries used in current-generation …

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Plugable’s new multiport adapter provides legacy ports to iPad Pro and Mac users

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Whether you’re looking for a portable adapter for your USB-C Mac or iPad Pro, or you’re just trying to save a bit of money, Plugable’s new multiport adapter is an easy way to expand capabilities .The multiport adapter comes with three ports. The first is a USB-C pass-through charging port that supports up to 60W of charging. This makes it ideal to power the …

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Sony announces long-awaited A7S III 12MP full-frame mirrorless camera

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) The long-awaited successor to Sony’s A7S II camera is now official. The new A7S III full-frame mirrorless camera boasts several “world firsts” as it targets the video market.The new shooter features a 12MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor. It is capable of shooting video in 4K with up 120 frames per second, with Full HD at 240fps. There is 5-axis in-body stabilization, dual memory card slots, and a 9.44m dot WXGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF with .90x magnification.Sony has upgraded the body to be more ergonomic as well as more rugged. It has improved dust and moisture resistance as well as a bigger grip, bigger buttons, and a new REC button….

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CES 2021 cancelled over COVID-19 concerns, all-digital experience coming

By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Amid the global Coronavirus outbreak, the Consumer Technology Association has announced that the annual CES will be moving to an all-digital format for the 2021 show.CES moves online-only in 2021In a move that will surprise few, the CTA has decided to cancel the in-person component for CES 2021. The CTA has delayed making a decision for the 2021 show as it tracked the spread of COVID-19 which has been particularly rough in the US….

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