Following the removal of chargers, the smartphone industry is starting to omit the USB cable from new phone boxes, led by models like the Sony Xperia 10 VII. Manufacturers cite reduced e-waste and ...

First introduced in 1996, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) format was developed to replace the array of proprietary cables and connectors used by devices to connect to personal computers of the era. In ...

All USB-C cables look similar, but the right choice keeps your gadgets safe, fast-charging, and reliable for years.(AI-generated) It’s easy to think all USB-C cables are created equal, especially when ...

What just happened? USB testing devices are now widely available at nearly every price point. A Luxembourg-based engineer decided to take things a step further, creating a high-end tester that packs a ...

Two voltage controllers from Renesas feature a three-level buck topology for battery charging and voltage regulation in USB-C systems. With wide input and output voltage ranges, the RAA489300 and ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging ...

Two simple USB inventions provide an easy way to test USB cables and chargers, ensuring they are functioning properly. The first invention uses a small plastic ball and a USB female connector to ...

There are pocket-sized electronics, and then there’s the EclairM0. It’s a 50 x 40 x 8mm (2″ x 1.6″ x 0.3″) device that weighs just 15 grams (0.5 ounces). But it’s a multifunction gadget with a small ...

Apple’s Beats brand has a habit of one-upping its parent company with products that are a little less restrictive, a little less one-size-fits-all, and a little more colorful, while still offering the ...

Following the release of its iPhone 16 cases, Beats is further expanding its accessory business to offer cables. The brand's new Beats Cables are available in several different options including USB-C ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After many, many years of competing I/O standards, the introduction of USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) in the late '90s was welcome. USB ...