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.

PD" printed on a charger or cable box, but what does it actually mean, and how does it make your devices charge faster?

If you've ever plugged a cable into your phone or laptop and wondered why it's called USB-C, you're not alone. The "C" isn't a fancy marketing term for "charging" or "cable" — it's simply the next ...

Being able to detect which charging protocols a device is capable of is neat, but this USB power meter has another party ...

PLUGS with USB ports feel like a godsend when travelling abroad, as you don’t have to worry with adapters. But it turns out ...

They feel like they're almost designed to be confusing; what with USB naming conventions changing retroactively and speed and power specifications that are up for interpretation. You don't always know ...

What was I thinking? I would buy an LED flashlight online, receive it in the mail, and it would come equipped with a USB charger. The batteries in the flashlight ...

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 the default mode, the pedalling controls the speed in a way that is intuitive for bike users, so that the harder you pedal ...

Cold nights are back, energy budgets are tight, and small gadgets promise warmth without cranking up the thermostat at home.