USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...

The "C" in USB-C refers to the plug and receptacle type, which is the third main type of connector in the history of USB.

USB-C has long been touted as the universal standard that will save us all, a single port that can charge your phone, your laptop, your tablet, your Bluetooth speaker, and even your Nintendo console, ...

Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something.

Intel's high-speed communications technology is pitted against strong incumbent interfaces -- and the nascent PCI Express Cable could provide more competition. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from ...

Your future computer or phone will be capable of stupidly fast transfer speeds. The USB 3.0 Promoter Group unveiled the USB 3.2 specification that effectively doubles the current USB 3.1 spec by ...

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are no longer new technology. But the similarities and differences can still wind up confusing even long-time users of the Mac. Where this tends to manifest itself these days ...

Slow USB transfer speeds can be a bit frustrating. The worst part about this problem is that USB 3.0 was made to increase data transfer speed, as its speed is 5 Gbits/s. In this article, we are going ...

This story has been updated. When Don Stovicek set out to buy a fast USB 3.0 flash drive, he discovered that the advertised speeds fell well below even USB 2.0’s official capabilities. The now-aging ...

Apple's larger-screened iPad Pro includes a Lightning port that's capable of supporting USB 3.0 speeds, according to both an iFixit teardown and several sources that have spoken with Apple. When ...

The Universal Serial Bus, or USB connector has been a mainstay of a wide range of devices for years, though the actual port used and cable required could vary dramatically. USB4 is changing that by ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Wireless routers are increasingly coming to market with USB ...