Strengthens cable, charger offering.

Belkin has used the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas as a platform to announce its foray into the audio market with the launch of new earphones, in addition to new charging cables.

The new Belkin RockStar headphones with lightning connector are sweat and water resistant with silicon ear tips for an enhanced fit and seal for noise isolation. They will be available in black and white and a USB-C version is expected later in 2019.

Belkin has also announced a new Boost Charge series of cables including USB-A to lightning, USB-A to USB-C and USB-C to lightning.

The range will be available in a new speckled design in black and white in 4ft, 6ft and 10ft lengths.

The new Belkin Boost Charge USB-C car charger and cable, as well as the USB-C home charger and cable, feature QuickCharge 4+ technology, which provides users with up to 50% charge in 15 minutes.

The Belkin Boost Charge power bank USB-C 20K with USB-C cable supports most USB-C devices including Apple Macbook and Nintendo Switch. With Power Delivery 2.0 30 watts, the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation), fast charging can be enabled.

Australian availability and pricing for all products is to be confirmed.