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 ...

Sometimes, it's a limitation of the physical hardware or USB specification, while in other cases a manufacturer may implement ...

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, ...

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 ...

Have you ever wondered if the big charger that powers your laptop can also fill up your phone’s battery? USB-C and Power ...

You can easily find laptops and desktop PCs packing USB-C port certified for Thunderbolt 4 or USB 4. But now the next generation of the standard is picking up speed ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make ...

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

Whether you’re using it for data transfer or charging a phone, tablet or laptop, a USB-C cable is a pretty crucial accessory. We’ve spent the last few weeks testing an assortment of USB-C cables, and ...