A, Micro-USB, USB-C, Mini-USB, and Lightning cables—what they do, how fast they are, and which devices they’re best for. Let’s face it—USB cords don’t get much attention until you dig through a ...

Is it possible to use your favorite USB devices like mice, keyboards, and thumb drives with your smart phone? Yes, but you'll need a special adapter.

USB PD has actually been around since 2012, around the same time that the USB-C port was unveiled. Prior to that, the only universal option was the (significantly slower) USB Battery Charging ...

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Ampler made one of the first modern e-bikes I ever tested, and now it’s selling the first commercial electric bikes — the ...

Though the transition hasn't been the most elegant, most smart devices you can purchase now come equipped with USB-C. Apart from being small and reversible, USB-C brings a plethora of technical ...

Dump that poky portable hard drive! External solid-state drives are faster and more affordable than ever. Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you ...

Baseus' new power bank combines the convenience of MagSafe and the power of fast charging with a built-in USB-C cable. A MagSafe charger can be a lifesaver when it comes to bringing your phone ...

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The Synopsys USB-C™ 3.0 and USB 3.0 femtoPHY IP provide designers with a complete physical (PHY) layer IP solution for low-power mobile and consumer applications such as digital cameras, networking ...

The Anker 555 USB-C Hub has an 8-in-1 version — is set at $50 and includes a built-in USB-C cable as well as an HDMI port, Ethernet port, and a microSD/SD card reader. It also has two USB-A data ...

Confirmed by Apple in Monday, an update for USB-C AirPods Max in April will add support for both lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio. For the update, the lossless audio addition will enable ...