USB Device Tree Viewer showed me why identical USB-C cables behave differently.

Modern Type-C cables require active chips in short lengths to get full speed and feature set.

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 ...

When you're shopping for a new USB cable, you'll run into a wide range of prices, with some models costing way more than ...

USB cables may look the same and serve the same basic functions, but some will support fast charging and others won't. Here's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've finally reached the point where it's rare to find a device without a USB-C port. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones all feature at least ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

At just $8, the Anker USB-A to USB-C Cable (2-Pack) is an easy pickup for anyone who needs a few extra USB-A-to-USB-C cables ...

Sometimes when you’re making a PCB that you plan on programming over USB, but you only plan on plugging in a couple of times, it would be nice to make that connection without another BOM item. Over on ...

The almighty bottom line is wreaking havoc on both you and the tech industry's potential.

A USB cable is not typically something that raises eyebrows. Most people plug one in and move on. But a Kickstarter device is challenging that assumption ...