{
  "id": 15744774,
  "title": "There's 4K 144Hz HDMI support in these new USB-C hubs for as little as $39.99",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/theres-4k-144hz-hdmi-support-in-these-new-usb-c-hubs-for-as-little-as",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T13:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/20/theres-4k-144hz-hdmi-support-in-these-new-usb-c-hubs-for-as-little-as-3999"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Plugable has launched two new USB-C hubs, the USBC-6IN1 and USBC-8IN1E, starting at $39.99 and $59.99 respectively. These hubs offer 4K 144Hz HDMI output, previously only available in their more expensive USBC-10IN1E hub, for Macs with compatible hardware and macOS 26 or later. Both hubs have USB-C pass-through charging, USB-C data ports supporting speeds up to 5Gbps, and the ability to connect two SD or microSD cards simultaneously at UHS-I speeds up to 104MB/s. They also support up to 100W of USB-C Power Delivery input. Availability begins October 20 through Amazon and Plugable's website, with a 20% launch discount.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}