We're so used to using USB-C for charging that we forget it's also a fully featured data port, and hackers can use people's desperation to find a charger for their phone or laptop to their advantage.

In late 2022, the European Union passed a landmark law requiring all smartphones and other electronic devices sold in the ...

With its new Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen, wired), Google has switched from USB-A to USB-C for the power adapter. The prior model, launched in 2021, shipped with a long 10ft cable that was fixed on one ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...

USB Power Delivery is the charging standard that underpins the world's USB-C gadgets. Here's everything you need to know ...

Most people have a drawer or cabinet filled with USB cables for all the devices in their lives. Keeping track of which cable is which can be a nightmare, especially when it comes to USB cables with ...

This charger’s compact cube shape stands out from the crowd of classic USB-C chargers. The charging performance is impressive overall. However, the distribution of power to the individual ports is not ...

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When USB-C first arrived, it seemed like we had finally achieved the digital dream of one, universal plug that could do everything. The reality, however, is much more annoying. While everything from ...