The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...

You might not think that the best USB-C cable is an important choice to consider, however you might be surprised to learn how much picking the right one might affect you. A USB-C cable is used for two ...

Universal connectors are convenient in theory. Without visual differences, it's hard to tell which USB-C cables support each ...

USB-C isn’t universal. The tiny symbols tell the truth—if you know them.

As a USB-C cable, this has a broad range of compatibility for various devices. It can be used to charge laptops like the new MacBook Pros, cell phones like the iPhone 17/16/15 Series, Samsung ...

Accessory maker Plugable just launched a collection of USB-C data-blocker charging cables. The cables transfer only power, not data, and therefore prevent “juice jacking” attacks at public charging ...

Hi all, I wanted to transfer a couple of video files from my Windows 11 Home PC to my Pixel 8a last night and thought I'd use the cable I have installed anyway that connects to my Xbox Series ...

Q: If USB-C is a connection standard, what do the expensive cables do for me over the cheap ones? A: Apple recently announced that they’ve switched the iPhone from their proprietary Lightning ...

Apple may offer a USB-C data transfer accessory cable for iPhone 15 Pro models that is capable of Thunderbolt or USB4 speeds of up to 40Gbps. That is the latest claim made by Kosutami, who posted ...

The ubiquitous charging and data port is getting even more useful, with new docking stations and accessories -- and some now supporting the new USB 4. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to ...

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) — the group that maintains the USB standard across its many varied incarnations — has introduced new, official logos for companies to use to brand their USB-C ...

All iPhone 15 models this year are expected to adopt USB-C ports for the first time, and while USB-C has several advantages over Lightning, another rumor today suggests that Apple's standard iPhone 15 ...