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X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock | UK News

X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock | UK News

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An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody. Gabrielle Carrington, 29, allegedly tried to kill Klaudia Zakrzewska, an Instagram influencer, outside the Inca nightclub in Soho, London, at 4.30am on Sunday. She is accused of dangerous driving, being nearly twice the drink-drive limit, and causing serious injuries to two other people – a third woman and a security guard. Image: Gabrielle Carrington. Pic: Instagram/RIELLEUK Image: Miss Dynamix: Jeanette Akua, Sese Foster and Gabrielle Carrington (L-R). Pic: Thames/Shutterstock Carrington, who has more than 365,000 followers on Instagram, made it to the X Factor live finals in 2013 as a member of the trio Miss Dynamix. At Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, the judge ordered that she be held in prison until the next court hearing at the Old Bailey on 19 May. Footage of the incident shared online shows a woman getting into a black Mercedes before it drives forward, striking …

I use a Thunderbolt dock without a laptop, and it’s more useful than you’d think

I use a Thunderbolt dock without a laptop, and it’s more useful than you’d think

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Thunderbolt has revolutionized I/O connections for laptops and other portable computing devices. With a single Thunderbolt cable, you can bridge a laptop to a variety of external accessories, like displays, peripherals, and storage devices. However, Thunderbolt hubs and docks aren’t exclusively used for laptops and tablets. I’ve used a Thunderbolt 4 docking station as a permanent piece of my desktop workstation for years, and I can’t live without it. Even though I use a Mac Mini M4 and Windows 11 mini PC in my setup — both desktop computers — a Thunderbolt 4 dock ties all my accessories together. It lets me connect things like displays, amplifiers, MIDI keyboards, and optical drives to my PCs that wouldn’t be possible without the docking station. Related I used to swear by USB hubs on my laptop, but this wall-powered alternative makes it so much better As computers get more powerful, so must my USB usage. I never use Thunderbolt docks with laptops My desk setup is too complex to run off my MacBook Pro Credit: Brady Snyder / …

I found an M.2 dock that handles SSD cloning without a computer – and with only one click

I found an M.2 dock that handles SSD cloning without a computer – and with only one click

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Icy Box Docking and Clone Station pros and cons Pros It’s a dock and a cloning station Simple and reliable “one-button” HDD and SDD cloning Can handle SATA and M.2 SATA/NVMe drives. Cons Requires external power for cloning No time indicator for how long a cloning process will take. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. While the average user is unlikely to handle a bare SATA HDD or M.2 drive, anyone who builds or maintains PCs, or runs their own NAS systems, will be familiar with these drives. And there inevitably comes a time when you either want to move data from one drive to another, or you need an easy way to access a bare drive from a computer without dealing with enclosures and the like. Since I’m working hard to reduce desk clutter, if I can find a tool that does both things, I’ll go for it. And if I can get such a gadget for under $100 (because duplication stations can cost hundreds, or even thousands), then that’s a bonus.  …

7 Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026)

7 Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026)

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Other Laptop Docking Stations to Consider We test a lot of laptop docking stations and, quite frankly, most of them are … fine. They’re fine! We get into the nitty-gritty for specific use cases to find the best, but that leaves a bunch of devices that are great options even if they don’t make our top picks. Here’s a selection of some of our favorites, past favorites, or just alternatives to our picks above. Satechi Triple 4K Docking Station Photograph: Eric Ravenscraft Satechi Triple 4K Docking Station for $300: Satechi’s Triple 4K Docking Station supports three monitors, and while the first display output is HDMI-only, the two others can be connected via either HDMI or DisplayPort. Each display supports up to a maximum of 4K resolution at 60 Hz, which is more than enough for most office or media work, though don’t expect it to support the high frame rates you might want for gaming. —Eric Ravenscraft Plugable USB-C Dual HDMI Display Dock for $120: Sometimes, all you need is a quick and easy way …

Testing Minisforum’s DEG2 eGPU Dock with Thunderbolt 5 Laptops

Testing Minisforum’s DEG2 eGPU Dock with Thunderbolt 5 Laptops

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What if your gaming setup or productivity station could be transformed overnight with a single device? ETA Prime breaks down how the Minisforum DEG2 might just be the most exciting eGPU dock we’ve seen in years. With support for innovative technologies like Thunderbolt 5, USB 4 v2, and the highly versatile Oculink, the DEG2 promises to redefine what external GPUs can do. Whether you’re a gamer chasing smoother frame rates or a professional tackling resource-heavy workflows, this modular dock offers a tantalizing glimpse into the future of high-performance connectivity. But does it live up to the hype, or is it just another overpromised gadget? In this analysis, we’ll explore the DEG2’s standout features, from its modular design that lets you customize your setup to its blazing-fast 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth. You’ll discover how this eGPU dock not only enhances graphical performance but also serves as a central hub for expanded storage and seamless device integration. Curious about how it handles real-world scenarios like gaming on handheld PCs or rendering 3D models? We’ll unpack its …

CES 2026: Belkin Announces Magnetic Ring Power Bank, Modular Dock, and More

CES 2026: Belkin Announces Magnetic Ring Power Bank, Modular Dock, and More

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Belkin today announced a range of new charging and connectivity accessories at CES 2026, expanding its portfolio of products aimed at Apple device users. UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Magnetic Ring The lineup includes new Qi2 and Qi2.2 wireless chargers, magnetic power banks, a high-capacity laptop battery, and USB-C productivity accessories, with an emphasis on higher charging speeds, modular designs, and broader device compatibility. Most of the products are scheduled to launch across the first half of 2026. The key product announcements included: UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K with Magnetic Ring ($99.99): A compact 10,000 mAh power bank supporting up to 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging and 30W wired USB-C charging simultaneously, featuring a secondary magnetic ring that allows accessories like wallets, grips, or stands to remain attached while charging. Includes pass-through charging, a built-in kickstand, and a digital display. Launches February 2026. UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock ($64.99): A Qi2.2-powered 3-in-1 charging dock that wirelessly charges a phone at up to 25W, earbuds on a secondary pad, and a smartwatch using a bring-your-own charging puck …

Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack | Politics News

Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack | Politics News

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Venezuela leader strikes conciliatory tone while renewing claim US wants to topple government to access vast oil reserves. Venezuela is open to negotiating a deal with the United States to combat drug trafficking, President Nicolas Maduro has said, even as he remained silent on a reported CIA-led strike on his country last week. The latest statement, made during an interview that aired on Thursday, comes as Maduro has struck a more conciliatory tone towards the US amid Washington’s months-long sanctions and military pressure campaign. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list That included, on Thursday, the release of more than 80 prisoners accused of protesting his disputed victory in the 2024 election, the second such release in recent days. “Wherever they want and whenever they want,” Maduro told Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet of the idea of dialogue with the US on drug trafficking, oil and migration in an interview on state TV. He stressed that it is time for both nations to “start talking seriously, with data in hand”. “The US government knows, because …

Trump says US carried out strike on Venezuelan drug boat “dock area”

Trump says US carried out strike on Venezuelan drug boat “dock area”

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President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has carried out an attack on Venezuelan maritime infrastructure, marking the first U.S. strike within the borders of the South American country. Speaking with reporters, Trump said the U.S. “hit” a dock in Venezuela, alleging it was used to load drugs onto boats. “There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs,” Trump said. The strike is an escalation of the ongoing tensions in the Caribbean in Trump’s first year. The administration has carried out numerous missile strikes on boats suspected of transporting illegal narcotics. Physical evidence for the claims of drug-running has not been forthcoming, though the president did declare fentanyl to be a “weapon of mass destruction” earlier this month. Trump provided no evidence of the dock area being used for loading drugs. He did say that the area struck was an “implementation area.” “We hit all the boats, and now we hit the area,” Trump said. “That’s where they implement, and that is no …