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Tackling one of the unsung but absolutely necessary tasks of Moon exploration, NASA and SpaceX are doing intensive testing of the docking mechanism that will be used to transfer astronauts from Artemis to the Starship Human Landing System (HLS).Designing and building spacecraft requires attention to details that most people don't think about, such as how you get two vehicles to dock with one another. It's a very basic problem in order to move crew and cargo from one craft to another, but the answer can be elusive.In fact,…

This 10-in-1 hub has quickly become a must-have device for me. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Baseus 10-in-1 Docking Station come into play. Instead of having to work with a bulky, space-gobbling docking station, you can opt for a device that is roughly 5.5 x 2 inches and that includes more options than most full-sized docking stations. View at AmazonI tested this hub with my MacBook Pro and it worked flawlessly. I'm using a 2019 M1 laptop, which only has two USB-C ports. Thanks to this user-friendly hub, I…

China’s space agency has unveiled the names of a new manned spaceship and a moon lander for its mission to send astronauts to the moon before 2030. The new crew spaceship is named Mengzhou, which means dream vessel…

You can never have enough docking stations, and if you want to outfit your desk with a premium option, then this deal on the 100W Targus USB-C docking station is not to be missed. This particular high-end dock has an original list price of $330, and Amazon still sells it for around $200. But right now you can pick up this USB-C dock for only $20 Walmart and HP. That's not a typo, this dock really is going for the price of a nice graphic T-shirt. But you can't connect multiple devices to your Nirvana…

SD4880P USB-C 10Gbps Quad Video 17-in-1 Driverless Dock (K34113) Kensington/ZDNETWith the tide moving more and more toward desktops and laptops that only have USB-C ports, docking stations are more important than ever. Kensington is unveiling three new products to its line of high-performance docking stations at Pepcom's Digital Experience! media event at CES 2024. Also: CES 2024: What's Next in TechOn top of that, the company also offering a sneak peek at its upcoming docking technology that will become available in…

What you need is a dock that does it all. What you need is the Satechi Dual Dock StandZDNET RECOMMENDS Satechi Dual Dock Stand The Satechi Dual Dock Stand has been designed to transform an Apple MacBook or Windows laptop into a powerful hub, with support for an M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD to expand the system storage. Satechi Dual Dock Stand tech specsConnector Type: Dual USB-CDimensions/Weight: 15 oz (about 425 g)Ports:USB-C PD Pass-through Port up to 75W2 x USB-C Data Ports (5Gbps & 10Gbps)2 x HDMI 2.0 Port (4K/60Hz)1 x…

for just $102 (32% off), making it a more accessible all-in-one companion for MacBooks and other devices.Why this deal is ZDNET-recommendedLaptops have become so powerful and versatile that they are rapidly replacing desktop computers. My MacBook Pro handles it all, from basic word processing and web browsing to editing high-megapixel images and 4K+ videos. One thing that has made laptops even more versatile is the acceptance of docks and hubs. This way, you can get access to more ports, connect more displays, and…

Sure, Macs come with more ports than they used to but there are still plenty that are missing — and now the UGREEN USB-C Docking Station can put them back while saving you some money.As part of the Amazon Prime Day festivities, you can now pick up a docking station that would normally sell for $200 and pay just $126, making it an even better option than was previously the case. But remember that this deal isn't going to stick around for too long and you should consider ordering soon to make sure you don't wind up…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsTwo ports for fast-charging smartphonesSolid valueEighteen-month warrantyConsOccasional instability on a second display or connected devicesOur VerdictAnker’s 568 USB-C Dock falls into the USB4 camp, which could be a bit confusing for newcomers. But this is an otherwise solid docking station whose two powerful ports for charging smartphones are a real plus. Best Prices Today: Anker 568 USB-C Docking Station…

GPD is crowdfunding a new compact external GPU docking station that can both boost the gaming capabilities of some laptops and handheld gaming PCs, and also help anchor them to a desk for mobile workers (via Liliputing). The company is calling it the G1, and it includes an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT chip with HDMI 2.1 plus two DisplayPort 1.4 video outputs, a USB 4 / Thunderbolt 4 connector to dock and charge, and something called Oculink (more on that in a bit).The company’s calling it the “world’s smallest mobile graphics…