The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is ...

To identify the specific USB ports and connectors on your devices, you can simply look at their shape and color, or check ...

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, ...

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to ...

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is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. The European Commission, the executive arm of the European ...

Almost every time I go back to Lebanon and try to use my Pixel phone with the auxiliary cable in my car, I curse under my breath because I realize I forgot to pack the Pixel’s special 3.5mm USB-C ...

Update: The European Union will force smartphone makers to use a standard USB-C charging cable from 2024, which it claims will make life easier for consumers and slash the amount of electrical waste ...

The first USB-C products were launched back in 2015, and we’ve seen many manufacturers across various product segments switch to the standard. From smartphones and tablets to power banks and smart ...