Tough Intel licensing slowing Thunderbolt gear, vendors say

Licensing issues at Intel are keeping the number of Thunderbolt accessories low, says ArsTechnica. Although more accessories should be en route soon, several vendors claim that Intel has been picking a relative handful of companies to work with in order to ensure products meet certification demands. Intel is denying the suggestion that it might be “cherry-picking” vendors, but acknowledges it has a limited amount of resources for approving new products….