Under USB-PD, cables are not trusted by default. If a cable can’t explicitly confirm that it supports higher wattage, the ...

LONDON (AP) - Bye, Lightning cable. Hello, USB-C. Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting a more widely used connection ...

From flagship phones to budget laptops and even handheld gaming consoles, the same small oval port now stares back at you from almost every new gadget. The shift to USB-C is not a passing fad but the ...

The latest test software streamlines the job of manual oscilloscope set-ups, measurement sequencing, and comparison of test results with USB 2.0 specifications. The latest test software streamlines ...

Although USB chargers are portable and easy to use, not all USB chargers, connectors and cables are equal. Some USB chargers are more powerful than the others. There are currently four USB ...

In simple terms, the universal serial bus (USB) interface refers to the connectors and cables that enable the communications between a variety of devices, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of our roundup of USB-C battery packs. The simplest way to discuss electrical power is in units of volts (V), current measured in amperes or amps (A), and watts (W) ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...