USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

How many watts can a USB port actually output? The answer depends on your cable and protocol. Here is the ultimate guide to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cords are a fact of life, and most ubiquitous of all is the USB cable, which is responsible for everything from transferring information from ...

USB type-C cables are the future of device ports because of their universal and reversible nature. However, skimping on a couple of bucks for a cheap version is not a good idea, as it can potentially ...

At first glance, USB-C looks as if it's going to simplify things: one port that you can plug anything into, because USB-C can support anything from normal USB power and data connections to MHL, ...

The gadget world is slowly adopting a new power cord standard called USB Type-C. They're small, multipurpose, universal, reversible and might fry whatever gadget you plug them into. The advantage of ...

Amazon will no longer allow the sale of USB cords that could potentially fry your gadgets. In its list of banned items, updated this week, Amazon now includes “any USB-C cable or adapter product that ...

If you’re like me, you have dozens of electronic device connector cords around the house. I have several micro- and mini-USB cords and USB-to-Lightning connectors that I use to charge my digital ...

USB Type-C may just be the holy grail of device connectors, replacing even your laptop or TV power cord. Just bear with a bit of muddle while everyone gets on board. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

Modern GaN chargers deliver more power in a smaller footprint and charge multiple devices simultaneously. In contrast, an ...

As new USB standards catch on, choices for cables' data rates and power levels will be less confusing, the USB industry group predicts. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote ...