Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of ...

A post on Reddit shows the Sony Xperia 10 VII doesn’t include a USB cable in the box. Smartphones typically don’t come with chargers anymore, but cables are still standard. We expect more ...

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 ...

USB cables tend to vanish into thin air when you need them most, so October Prime Day is the perfect time to stock up on some so you always have at least one in your tech drawer. This 2-pack of Anker ...

We’ve watched smartphone boxes get lighter and barer over the past few years as manufacturers opt for minimalistic packaging. It started with the removal of charging bricks, a move that many users ...

TASCAM has brought to market a new microphone adapter developed in conjunction with Nikon. It brings XLR input expansion and professional-grade audio capture to the new Nikon ZR.

Smartphone boxes are getting leaner, and after years of conditioning consumers to buy their own wall chargers, manufacturers are now eyeing the next component for removal: the USB cable. What started ...

In late 2022, the European Union passed a landmark law requiring all smartphones and other electronic devices sold in the bloc to use USB-C for wired charging by the end of 2024. After years of ...

Fast chargers have become essential as phones, tablets and even laptops demand more power to keep up with daily use. Many new devices no longer include a charger in the box, so finding the best fast ...

This week's Open Mic guest is David Newman, CEO of the National Pork Board. Pork producers are finally seeing improved returns for their animals following a long cyclical downturn in hog prices.