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Other World Computing today announced the expansion of its USB4 product portfolio with the addition of the OWC USB4 Hub and USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables in 3-Meter and 5-Meter Lengths.

The OWC USB4 Hub is designed for creative professionals, heavy storage users, and hybrid workers, as well as anyone using a modern laptop as their primary computer who wants full desktop connectivity without the clutter. With up to 40Gb/s of total bandwidth, one USB4 cable connects their laptop to fast external storage, accessories, and an HDMI 2.1 display while delivering up to 81W of charging – eliminating the constant juggling of ports, adapters, dongles, and chargers. In short, it gives users the portability of a laptop without connectivity compromises when they sit down to work.

OWC USB4 Hub Key Features:

• One Cable Desk Setup: Up to 40Gb/s of total bandwidth, high resolution and high refresh rate display output, and industry leading charging, all through a single USB4 cable.
• Blazing Fast USB4 Speed: Two USB4 ports deliver the performance to keep up with your workflow. Now you can simultaneously pull files from a card reader while using an SSD to back up files.
• Native HDMI 2.1 Connectivity: With a built-in HDMI 2.1 port, customers can directly plug in any modern HDMI display up to 4K 120Hz, 4K 240Hz with DSC, or 8K 60Hz without adapters or dongles.¹
• Up to 81W Host Charging: The dedicated power supply delivers up to 81W through the USB4 host connection. Smart Power Delivery handles allocation between the laptop and connected devices automatically.²
• Two 10Gb/s USB-C Ports: Two additional USB-C ports for drives, adapters, and accessories at speeds that won’t slow down your workflow.
• Works With Everything: Compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, USB4, and USB-C Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPad Pro hosts and devices.
• Silent and Cool by Design: The fanless aluminum housing dissipates heat efficiently for quiet, throttle-free operation.

The OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables, now available in 3-meter and 5-meter lengths, are the fastest, most powerful, and reliable cost-effective solution for long distance Thunderbolt and USB4 connectivity. The cables deliver: 

• NEW! DisplayPort Alt Mode Series Support: Compatible with both Thunderbolt displays and USB-C displays using DisplayPort Alt Mode. 
• Placement Flexibility: Solves the longer distance connectivity needs of Thunderbolt 40Gb/s and USB4 devices by enabling optimal placement for a highly organized, convenient, quieter, and productive workspace. Longest reach in the lineup at up to 16 feet (5m model).
• Uncompromised Speed: Work and play faster with up to 40Gb/s of stable data transfer speed over long distances.
• Versatile Connections: Connect to externally powered Thunderbolt 40Gb/s and USB4-equipped docks/hubs, displays, eGPUs, PCIe expansion, RAID storage, and more.
• Power: Lab-certified for safe power delivery from Thunderbolt and USB-C devices that provide power delivery to a host machine.
• Diverse Displays Compatibility: Supports high-resolution Thunderbolt displays up to 8K, including Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio Display, LG Ultrafine, and other Thunderbolt-based displays. DisplayPort Alt Mode Series cables also support USB-C displays using DisplayPort Alt Mode. 
• If It’s Lit, You’re Legit: Features LED indicators on both ends that confirm your connection status at a glance.
• Premium Reliability: Braided nylon exterior over advanced internal fiber optical cable for highly durable and consistent signal reliability; immune to EMI/RFI interference.

The OWC USB4 Hub will be generally available (GA) at the end of October and priced at $129.99. To learn more and pre-order, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/usb4-hub. 

The OWC USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables will be generally available (GA) in mid-October in 3-meter and 5-meter lengths, and priced at $98.99 and $129.99, respectively. To learn more and pre-order, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/usb4-cables. 

The industry will have the opportunity to see the new OWC USB4 Hub and USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cables in 3-meter and 5-meter lengths during the International Broadcasting Convention, IBC 2026, taking place September 11-14, at RAI Amsterdam, in Hall 7, OWC Booth 7.A60.

Other World Computing today announced its plans for the upcoming International Broadcasting Convention, IBC 2026, taking place September 11-14, at RAI Amsterdam, where it will take the wraps off several all-new products as well as showcase its world-renowned media and entertainment workflow innovations, in Hall 7, Booth 7.A60. 

While mum’s the word for now, during the week leading up to IBC 2026, OWC will 

launch brand new and dramatically enhanced storage and connectivity solutions across its OWC Jellyfish, dock, hub, and cable solutions portfolios – which it will then premiere live for the first-time at the event. 

In addition, OWC will feature its acclaimed, real-world proven, lines of storage and connectivity solutions, in Hall 7, Booth 7.A60 including: 

OWC Storage Solutions

• OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID storage solution, pre-configured with SoftRAID in 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, and 32TB capacities – also available as a bare enclosure for building your own configuration
• OWC Envoy Ultra – first and fastest Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD, available in 2TB, 4TB, and a new category-defining 8TB capacity
• OWC Envoy Pro Elektron – fastest, toughest mini-sized SSD available. It’s crushproof, dustproof, and waterproof for transferring gigabytes of data in seconds
• OWC Express 1M2 80G – supremely fast, widely compatible, and highly portable USB4 NVMe SSD – build your own or choose ready-to-run solutions
• OWC Thunderbay Series – delivers where it matters most: massive capacity, dependable performance, and cost-effective storage for large and growing data needs
• OWC Express 4M2 – four-slot USB4 (40Gb/s) external storage enclosure for NVMe M.2 SSDs
• OWC Studio Stack – world’s first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and Mac mini machines
• OWC ThunderBlade X12 – fastest and highest capacity production shuttle and editing RAID SSD in the universe

OWC Shared Storage Solutions

• OWC Jellyfish Nomad – fastest, smallest, and most user-friendly mobile NAS on the planet, designed for DITs, independent 3D and VFX studios, and on-the-go editing teams
• OWC Jellyfish Studio – high-performance desktop NAS built for collaborative production teams that need more shared storage, more users, and flexible all-SSD or HDD configurations

OWC Memory Cards & Readers

• OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type A Memory Cards – high-performance, highest quality memory card for ingesting up to 2x faster with your Sony Alpha and FX cameras
• OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B Memory Cards – high-performance, highest quality memory cards for the most demanding video recording uses of professional filmmakers and continuous burst mode shooting by advanced photographers
• OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Cards – cost-effective, highest quality memory cards for the most demanding needs of professional photographers and the most common use cases of professional filmmakers
• OWC Atlas Core CFexpress Type B Memory Cards – serious photography and video capture made affordable
• OWC Atlas CFexpress Card Reader for Type B and A – ultra-fast compact USB4 (40Gb/s) CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader for creative professionals – includes Type A to B adapter for fast ingest of Type A cards
• OWC Atlas Dual CFexpress + SD Card Reader – dual-slot CFexpress Type B and SDXC UHS-II Card Reader
• OWC Atlas Dual SD Card Reader – dual-slot SDXC UHS-II card reader
• OWC Innergize Software – checks card health and lifespan, updates firmware for optimal performance, fully sanitizes cards to prevent slowdowns or dropped frames, and prepares them for use with a simple pre-flight check before every shoot

OWC Connectivity Solutions

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – compact port expansion hub that turns one Thunderbolt 5 connection on your computer into multiple high-speed ports
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock – all-in-one command center for eliminating cables, expanding ports, and maximizing performance at your desk
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10Gb/E Network Dock – high-end network + connectivity docking station built for professionals who need serious network speed

Strada (In December 2025, Strada announced a partnership with and investment from OWC)

• Strada 2.0 Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Platform – Strada will demonstrate its remote editing capability, which enables remote teams to edit video files stored on-premises…no file uploads or ongoing cloud subscription costs required! With Strada, creative teams can access remote video files, experience a seamless editing experience, and transfer files without any cloud intermediaries. This technology is a breakthrough solution for media customers concerned with data sovereignty, subscription costs, and the environmental impact of cloud storage companies. For a limited time, OWC customers who want their teams to experience remote collaboration can receive a special Strada discount.

“IBC brings together the people who are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in production, post, broadcast, and content creation, and our job is to make sure their technology never gets in the way of that,” said Chris Kooistra, Vice President, Marketing, Other World Computing (OWC). “Whether you’re moving massive files on set, editing against shared storage, building out a studio, or collaborating with a team across the world, every second matters. Everything we’re bringing to IBC this year is about helping professionals work faster, smarter, and more reliably — eliminating any and all potential bottleneck between capture and final delivery.”

To learn more about IBC 2026 and register to attend, please visit: https://show.ibc.org/.

Other World Computing today announced its unmatched roster of storage, connectivity, and expansion solutions for the newly announced Apple Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro and Apple Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. 

OWC products that support the new Mac Studio M5 Max, M5 Ultra, and Mac mini M5 Pro include: 

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock – high-performance 11-port connectivity hub that expands a single Thunderbolt port into multi-display 8K support, ultra-fast data transfer, 2.5GbE networking, and up to 140W of power delivery for Macs, PCs, iPads, and other USB-C devices
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – expands a single Thunderbolt connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional performance, support for up to three 8K displays, and up to 140W of power delivery in a compact, fanless design
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10G Network Dock – with three fully independent high-speed Ethernet ports and four Thunderbolt 5 and four USB ports, the Thunderbolt 5 dual 10GbE Network Dock is the first all-in-one solution that simplifies complex multi-network workflows and unlocks high-bandwidth network storage connectivity while offering everyday docking convenience
• OWC StudioStack – This low-profile, aircraft-grade aluminum hybrid storage solution on the planet lets you combine SSD and HDD storage in a single unit up to 32TB at up to 6302MB/s. Plus adds three additional Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports and USB-A ports for new and legacy devices
• OWC ThunderBlade X12 – Thunderbolt 5-powered portable production RAID SSD delivering up to 6600MB/s speeds and massive capacity in a compact, RAID 5 capable design built for high-end film, multi-cam 8K/12K workflows, and on-set shuttle reliability
• OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID storage solution, pre-configured with SoftRAID in 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, and 32TB capacities. Also available as a bare enclosure for building your own configuration
• OWC Envoy Ultra – rugged, IP67-rated Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD delivering real-world speeds over 6000MB/s in a bus-powered, built-in cable design that makes storage more flexible and goes where you need it, including other Macs and PCs
• OWC Express 1M2 80G – supremely fast USB4 80Gb/s NVMe portable SSD; available as a DIY enclosure to optimize the NVMe drive you already own or a ready-to-run solution; delivering over 6000MB/s real-world performance with broad Thunderbolt and USB-C compatibility in a rugged, passively cooled design
• OWC Mercury Helios 5S – a powerfully simple way to use PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio + add more Thunderbolt 5 ports
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables (fully certified up to 2-Meter Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable) – fastest, most compatible cable for connecting today’s, tomorrow’s, and yesterday’s Thunderbolt and USB-C Devices

OWC products that support the new Mac mini M6 include: 

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock – high-performance 11-port connectivity hub that expands a single Thunderbolt port into multi-display 8K support, ultra-fast data transfer, 2.5GbE networking, and up to 140W of power delivery for Macs, PCs, iPads, and other USB-C devices
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – expands a single Thunderbolt connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional performance, support for up to three 8K displays, and up to 140W of power delivery in a compact, fanless design
• OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock – first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply. Go anywhere + connect more than bus-powered docks
• OWC Express 1M2 – ultra-fast, compatible, and reliable portable USB4 NVMe SSD – build your own or choose ready-to-run solutions
• OWC Express 4M2 – (DIY to use existing NVMe SSDs) – four-slot USB4 (40Gb/s) external storage enclosure designed to utilize your existing or new NVMe M.2 SSDs
• Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Cables – Thunderbolt 4 certified cable for universal use with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C equipped Macs, PCs, and mobile devices

Other World Computing today announced the launch of its OWC Express 4M2 Ultra, the fastest compact ready-to-run Thunderbolt^TM 5 NVMe RAID solution, in 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, and 32TB capacities. 

The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra combines everything creative professionals need in one high-performance desktop RAID solution – massive all-flash NVMe storage capacity, flexible RAID configuration, and the dramatically improved workflow efficiency of Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth. Built for demanding creative pipelines, it delivers up to 6622MB/s performance that turns massive 12K RAW video files, 8K multi-cam sequences, and monster photo libraries into effortless workflows. From backing up media cards on set to working through intense VFX compositing in post, the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra delivers the speed, capacity, and reliability to keep projects humming from capture to final delivery. 

OWC Express 4M2 Ultra features: 

• Blazing Speed – 6622MB/s for 12K RAW video and 8K multi-cam workflows
• Small Yet Scalable – 32TB per unit, expandable to 128TB via daisy chaining
• More Connectivity – Second Thunderbolt 5 port connects five more devices
• Future-Ready – Upgrade to faster, larger NVMe SSDs anytime

The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra NVMe SSD Solutions are now generally available (GA) and priced as follows: 

• 4TB – $2,399.99
• 8TB – $3,799.99
• 16TB – $5,579.99 
• 32TB – $10,299.99

To learn more and purchase the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra NVMe SSD Solutions, please visit:

• Other World Computing(OWC): https://www.owc.com/solutions/express-4m2-ultra?sku=OWCTB5ULT4MT04

• Filmtools: https://www.filmtools.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=OWC+Express+4M2+Ultra

• MacSales.com: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TB5ULT4MT04/

• Melrose Mac: https://melrosemac.com/products/owc-express-4m2-ultra-enclosure-only-four-slot-thunderbolt-5-80gb-s-for-nvme-m-2-2242-2280-ssds?variant=48343067721940

Other World Computing today announced the acquisition of PowerON Services, Inc., a recognized leader in IT asset disposition (ITAD), trade-in, reverse logistics, refurbishment, and technology value recovery solutions. 

Organizations are making massive investments in technology infrastructure at a time when innovation, especially around AI, is moving incredibly fast, and many are left wondering whether the systems and devices they already own can still keep up. The reality is, much of that technology still has tremendous value and capability left in it, but extending its life in a secure, efficient, and scalable way isn’t easy. 

The PowerOn acquisition is an ideal enhancement to OWC’s SellYourMac.com, one of the world’s largest and most trusted purchasers and resellers of used Apple computers, iPhones, and iPads. Together, the three will ensure organizations have access to the best ways to upgrade, reuse, recover, deploy, and manage technology so they can save money, reduce complexity, remain agile, and keep more equipment out of landfills.

For more than three decades, PowerON Services, Inc. has remained at the forefront of the IT asset disposition (ITAD), trade-in, and electronics value recovery industry, delivering innovative take-back and reuse solutions to some of the world’s largest organizations. Founded in 1994, PowerON specializes in the movement, processing, refurbishment, and responsible recycling of used computing, mobile, and consumer electronic devices. Headquartered in Roseville, California, just outside Sacramento, the company operates a primary processing facility supported by a network of third-party partner facilities serving customers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. As part of the OWC family of companies, PowerOn’s operational and services footprint will be dramatically expanded across America and around the world. PowerON’s comprehensive service offerings include customized and turnkey product take-back programs, value recovery solutions, reuse strategies, reverse logistics, repair services, secure data destruction, recycling, de-manufacturing, and brand protection initiatives. The company’s leadership team brings more than 100 years of combined experience across the ITAD and trade-in industries, with expertise spanning global sales, software development, customer service, logistics, value forecasting, design, marketing, and data security. This collaborative and multidisciplinary approach enables PowerON to deliver world-class reuse and recycling solutions while helping clients maximize value recovery and support sustainability goals.

PowerON Industry Certifications and Recognition

PowerON maintains some of the industry’s highest operational and environmental standards through multiple internationally recognized certifications, including:

• ISO 9001:2015 Certified
• ISO 45001:2018 Certified
• ISO 14001:2015 Certified
• R2v3 Certified

PowerON has also earned significant recognition for its growth and environmental leadership, including:

• Seven-time recipient of the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in America” award
• Two-time honoree of the Sacramento Business Journal’s “Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies”
• Recipient of the 2011 Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) Award

Bringing PowerON into OWC brings together two companies that believe technology should last longer, deliver more value, and create less waste. By combining OWC’s world-class data storage, memory cards and readers, connectivity, expansion, software and apps, accessories, and services with PowerON’s take-back programs, ITAD services, reverse logistics, and value recovery experience and expertise, the two companies will enable customers to achieve a more complete technology lifecycle ecosystem built around smarter reuse, sustainability, and long-term ROI.

Other World Computing today announced it will showcase its unrivaled roster of storage, memory, software, apps, connectivity, PCIe expansion, memory cards, and readers at next month’s COMPUTEX TAIPEI, a leading exhibition for AI and startups, taking place June 2-5, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (Halls 1 & 2) and Taipei World Trade Center (Hall 1).

Visitors to OWC Booth R1002, 4F, Nangang Hall 2 will have an opportunity to view live demos of the following OWC solutions: 

OWC Storage Solutions

• OWC Envoy Ultra First, fastest, and only certified 8TB Thunderbolt™ 5 portable SSD 
• OWC ThunderBlade X12: Fastest and highest capacity production shuttle and editing RAID SSD in the universe.
• OWC Express 1M2 80G: Ultra-fast, compatible, and reliable portable USB4 NVMe SSD – build your own or choose ready-to-run solutions.
• OWC Guardian: USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) hardware-encrypted bus-powered portable NVMe SSD. 
• OWC Express 4M2 Ultra: The fastest compact DIY NVMe RAID. Period. 
• OWC StudioStack: Up to 32TB of stackable Thunderbolt 5-powered storage.

OWC Shared Storage Solutions

• OWC Jellyfish Nomad: NVMe SSD powerhouse designed for DITs, independent 3D and VFX studios, and on-the-go editing teams, featuring the powerfully enhanced OWC Jellyfish Manager.
• OWC Memory (Server, Datacenter, Midrange, NAS RAM, Notebook, and PC): Upgrade the performance of nearly any laptop or desktop with OWC memory.

OWC Software & Apps

• OWC Innergize Software: Checks card health and lifespan, updates firmware for optimal performance, fully sanitizes cards to prevent slowdowns or dropped frames, and prepares them for use with a simple pre-flight check before every shoot.
• OWC SoftRAID 8: Ideal solution to manage your RAID arrays while delivering robust protection coupled with exceptional speed.
• OWC MacDrive 12: One solution for complete Mac disk access on Windows.

OWC Connectivity Solutions

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub: Compact port expansion hub that turns one Thunderbolt 5 connection on your computer into multiple high-speed ports.
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock: All-in-one command center for eliminating cables, expanding ports, and maximizing performance at your desk.
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10Gb/E Network Dock: High-end network + connectivity docking station built for professionals who need serious network speed.

OWC PCIe Expansion

• OWC Mercury Helio 5S: Powerful expansion solution that adds an external PCIe slot to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped laptop, space-constrained Mac, or Windows PC desktop.

OWC Memory Cards & Readers

• OWC Atlas Ultra SD V90 & V60 Memory Cards: High-performance, highest quality memory cards for advanced photography and video recording at maximum camera settings.
• OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Cards: Cost-effective, highest quality memory cards for the most demanding needs of professional photographers and the most common use cases of professional filmmakers.
• OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B 2TB Memory Cards: High-performance, highest quality memory cards for the most demanding video recording uses of professional filmmakers and continuous burst mode shooting by advanced photographers.
• OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Cards: High-performance, highest quality memory card for ingesting up to 2x faster with your Sony Alpha and FX cameras.
• OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Reader: Ultra-fast compact USB4 (40Gb/s) CFexpress 4.0 Type B card reader for creative professionals – includes Type A to B adapter for fast ingest of Type A cards.
• OWC Atlas Dual CFX/SD Reader: Dual-Slot CFexpress Type B and SDXC UHS-II card reader. 

Strada

Strada’s Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Platform: enables video content professionals to access, share, and review large video files stored on local drives anywhere in the world without needing to upload anything to the cloud.

To learn more about COMPUTEX TAIPEI, please visit: https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en/index.html.

Other World Computing today announced the appointment of M2M Direct as a UK distribution partner. Effective April 6, 2026, the agreement expands OWC’s reach across the UK, making its full portfolio more accessible to specialist retailers, value-added resellers, system integrators, and e-commerce channels as part of the company’s broader European growth strategy.

For OWC, this builds on an established UK presence and pairs it with a partner that brings the reach, expertise, and execution to dramatically expand it across a highly business-critical market. For M2M Direct, it adds a high-performance portfolio that aligns with where demand is going – content creation, data-heavy environments, and AI-driven workloads that don’t leave room for compromise. For the channel, it opens the door to more opportunity – giving partners access to solutions they can confidently bring to customers, expanding what they offer and how they show up. And for end users, it simply means better access to technology that performs, scales, and keeps up with the way modern work actually gets done.

Resellers interested in becoming OWC partners can contact M2M Direct here: sales@m2m-direct.co.uk to learn more about the OWC Deal Registration and Partner Programme.

Strada, the media collaboration start-up co-founded by brothers Michael Cioni & Peter Cioni, today announced a significant investment from Other World Computing (OWC). This investment marks a key milestone in Strada’s current fundraising program, further accelerating the Company’s product roadmap.

Strada’s peer-to-peer collaboration platform enables video content professionals to access, share, and review large video files stored on local drives anywhere in the world without needing to upload anything to the cloud. OWC provides innovative, high performance technology solutions that empower creative professionals to achieve their creative and business goals. OWC aims to create a world where technology enables imagination, offering tools from capture to collaboration to completion with minimal environmental impact.

Over the coming months, OWC and Strada will commence co-marketing initiatives, including events and social media collaboration, and will extend special incentives to customers who purchase packages of OWC and Strada products. In addition, both companies will share a booth at NAB 2026.

 Other World Computing today announced the launch of the OWC StudioStack, the world’s first, fastest, and highest-capacity Thunderbolt 5 stackable hybrid storage solution for Mac Studio and Mac mini machines. In addition, the company announced the OWC Mercury Helios 5S, the most powerful and easiest way to utilize PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio, as well as add more Thunderbolt 5 ports.

OWC StudioStack

With the OWC StudioStack, users can upgrade their Mac Studio and Mac mini devices with the fastest and highest capacity stackable hybrid storage solution on the planet – all wrapped up in an aircraft-grade aluminum that nestles perfectly underneath your setup.

Key Features:

• Internal Class Speed: Up to 6302MB/s real-world performance
• Capacity: Up to 8TB NVMe SSD and up to 24TB HDD storage space
• Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s and three USB-A 10Gb/s ports for more device, display, and drive possibilities
• Widely Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs
• Highly Reliable: Aircraft-grade aluminum offers rugged protection of installed SSDs plus effective heat dissipation to keep everything cool for consistent top speed
• Near Silent Operation: Engineered with a smart, adaptive fan that activates only when needed, making it ideal for uninterrupted creative focus
• Future Flexible: Both DIY “build your own” and ready-to-run solutions are easily future upgradeable with a faster, higher capacity 2280 NVMe M.2 SSD and a higher capacity SATA 3.5″ HDD or 2.5″ SSD
• Complete: Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable

OWC Mercury Helios 5S

Modern notebooks, small form factor computers, and “all-in-one” desktop computers are slender marvels of engineering, but they have a significant shortcoming: a lack of internal space to install PCIe cards for added functionality. The OWC Mercury Helios 5S opens a world of pro-grade, full-size workstation capabilities to those machines via a single Thunderbolt or USB4 connection.

Key Features:

• Expands Small Machines: Use video capture, high-speed fiber/Ethernet, NVMe RAID, audio I/O, and other cards to unlock the potential of MacBooks, Mac Studio, Mac mini, and other space-confined computers lacking a PCIe slot
• Internal Class Speed: Up to 6000MB/s bandwidth available for simultaneous read/write
• Pro Level Card Ready: (1) PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 mechanical slot) for half-length, full-height, single or double-width cards
• Expanded Connectivity: Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) 80Gb/s ports, each with 15W power delivery for more device, display, and drive possibilities
• Widely Compatible: Use with Thunderbolt 5/4, USB4 Macs and PCs, and Thunderbolt 3 Macs
• Whisper Quiet: Aircraft-grade aluminum housing and high-efficiency cooling fan provide cool, nearly silent operation
• Easy Card Installs: Captive thumb screws, so no tools required
• Complete and Secure: Includes Thunderbolt 5 80Gb/s cable and power cord retainer

The OWC StudioStack is available for pre-order now at a starting price of $329.99, with shipping planned for mid-December. To learn more, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/studiostack.

The OWC Mercury Helios 5S is generally available now (GA) for $329.99. To learn more and order, please visit: https://www.owc.com/solutions/mercury-helios-5s.

The OWC StudioStack and OWC Mercury Helios 5S will be showcased live and in-person, together with other key OWC Thunderbolt 5, storage, and connectivity solutions in OWC Booth #8218 during next week’s Inter Bee 2025, taking place November 19 – 21, at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan).

SellYourMac.com (SYM), a reCommerce and IT asset transition service company committed to reusing, repurposing, and recycling used Apple products, today announced the launch of SellYourMac Canada, now available at www.sellyourmac.ca. Canadian customers can now easily and securely sell their used Apple devices for top value while contributing to sustainability and responsible e-waste management.

Part of the Other World Computing family of companies, SYM Canada buys and sells used Apple computers, iPhones, iPads, and accessories. Its mission is to help reduce the amount of e-waste hitting landfills and dumps, and help individuals, schools, businesses, and other organizations offset the high costs of upgrading to newer electronic devices by purchasing their old ones. Because SYM deals solely with Apple products, it is more accurate than its competitors in assessing and pricing these products, enabling SYM to pay more than the competition.

Products purchased by SYM include Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, Cinema Display, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV. SYM no longer purchases pre-Intel-based Apple computers. However, SYM will responsibly recycle these devices with the help of its r2 and e-Stewards certified (zero-landfill) recycling partners. To learn more, please visit: https://www.sellyourmac.ca/.