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Save 48% on Belkin Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cables, now available at all-time low price

Taras Buria — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 02:00:01 +0000

If you need an ultra-fast USB-C cable for display output, fast charging, and maximum possible transfer speeds, check out Belkin's Thunderbolt 3 cables, now available with a 48% discount. Read more...

Belkin debuts MFi power bank with Lightning connector input

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 20:42:01 +0000

Belkin has just introduced a new power bank that will allow users to charge it via a Lightning connector. The BOOST↑CHARGE Power Bank 10K is set to release in August and will cost $59.99. Read more...

Foxconn acquires Belkin International for $866 million

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:04:01 +0000

Foxconn expands its footprint into the mobile accessories and smart home markets by acquiring Belkin International, including the Linksys, Wemo, and Phyn brands, for nearly $866 million in cash. Read more...

Belkin announces its 2018 lineup of charging solutions

Rich Woods — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:00:01 +0000

Belkin today announced its 2018 lineup of charging solutions, which includes a range of wireless chargers along with fast chargers and USB Type-C power banks. They'll be coming starting in the spring. Read more...

Belkin Boost Up 15W Wireless Fast Charging Pad review

Robbie Khan — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 13:30:01 +0000

They say it is faster than Samsung's fast wireless charging pad, and the AC adapter outputs 12V with 2A of current. Could Belkin's new charging pad be the holy grail of wireless charging? Read more...

Belkin completes Linksys purchase; Linksys brand will continue

John Callaham — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:33:58 +0000

Belkin has announced it has completed its previously announced plans to acquire Linksys from Cisco but will continue to release networking and WiFi products under the Linksys brand. Read more...

US Government: disable Universal Plug and Play on routers due to hacker threat

John Callaham — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:46:35 +0000

The US Department of Homeland Security issued a statement today that urged individuals and businesses to disable Universal Plug and Play features from routers due to the threat of hacker attacks. Read more...

Belkin buys Linksys

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:14:18 +0000

Belkin has announced that they've bought the Home Networking Business Unit from Cisco, which includes Linksys, for an undisclosed amount. With the purchase, they'll occupy around 30% of the market Read more...

Belkin reveals world's first Gigabit Powerline adapter

Sam Symons — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:50:02 +0000

The technology that allows you to stream data through your house's existing electrical circuits is interesting. Not only is it interesting, but it's mighty secure and extra stable, and companies know this... and they sure... Read more...

Anonymous Belkin employees reveal Belkin's true face

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:40:23 +0000

Two of anonymous Belkin employees have come back with replies to the statement released by Belkin's president Mark Reynoso about faked product reviews. Belkin has supposedly paid for positive reviews, gave products with custom firmware... Read more...

Belkin paying people to post fake reviews

Brad Sams — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:37:33 +0000

Corporations live and die off consumer reviews and when your product isn't getting the remarks you had hoped for what do you do? Well if you are Belkin apparently you pay people, 65... Read more...

Belkin out on a limb with 802.11n?

Sun, 31 Oct 2004 05:51:07 +0000

What exactly provoked the WiFi Alliance to threaten to withdraw its imprimatur from anybody who started announcing 802.11n technology? An obvious suspect has to be whoever it is who is offering "pre-N" technology, eh, Belkin?... Read more...

Web hijack riles Belkin router users

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:20:44 +0000

Belkin is trying to defuse a potentially embarrassing situation that arose after network administrators learned the company's routers can periodically hijack users' Web connection and display an advertisement for parental control software. Every eight hours,... Read more...

Belkin adds 'squeak' to its growing mobility range

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 05 Aug 2003 13:18:54 +0000

NORTHAMPTON, UK - 5th August 2003 - the leading manufacturer of computer peripherals and accessories, today announces the UK launch of its funky, compact and lightweight, MiniWireless Optical Mouse. The stylish MiniWireless Optical... Read more...