Anker presents the PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning cable-- the first of a USB-C to Lightning cable series to receive official MFi certification, while being available at a lower price point compared to the official equivalent.

A number of companies are making MFi USB-C to Lightning cables, including Belkin, Griffin and even Anker itself. However, while the Anker Powerline and Powerline+ cables promise increased durability and bend lifespan through braided nylon construction and aramid fibre coverings, the PowerLine II option is a more barebones offering, if one with a lifetime warranty.

Cooling specialist Noctua announces a 2nd generation thermal compound-- NT-H2, an "enthusiast-grade" paste consisting of a mixture of fine-tuned metal oxide and microparticles for lower thermal resistance and reduced bond-line thickness.

NT-H2 is a successor to NT-H1, a thermal compound Noctua released back in 2007. The updated compound promises even better performance in most application scenarios, since it shows up to 2°C lower temperatures in standardised internal tests at various platforms and heat loads. Excellent long-term stability means it does need a break-in period, and it can be used on the CPU for up to 5 years.

PC gaming peripheral and component maker Corsair announces a range of accessories for customers wanting to complete the look of a custom PC-- including custom paracord cables, flexible PCIe mounting and "dependable" thermal paste.

The Corsair individually sleeved PSU cable Pro and Starter kits bundle a variety of type 4 gen 4 cables compatible with all type 4 PSUs from the company. Available in 7 different colour combinations, the cables are clad in premium paracord, finished with heatshrink-less connectors and ready out-of-the-box, with pre-installed 24- and 8-pin interlocking cable combs.

The NFC Forum presents means to charge NFC-enabled IoT devices through a single antenna, with a power transfer rate of up to 1 watt-- the Wireless Charging Candidate Technical Specification (WLC).

The WLC enables a single antenna in the NFC-enabled device to manage both communications and charging. Such a solution should allow for easier charging of low-power IoT devices, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, headsets and other consumer devices. It uses the 13.56MHz base frequency, and leverages the NFC communication link to control power transfer.