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USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly ...
While high-speed data transfer is a clear benefit of the USB-C plug, its ability to provide safe and reliable high-wattage charging is just as important.
The USB Type-C plug has another feature which is both a boon and a bane. The plug has dimension of 8.3 mm x 2.5 mm. This makes it smaller than the usual full-sized USB port you'd find in computers.
Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all ...
The USB Promoter Group announced today that it has finalized the design of the USB Type-C plug, a new type of USB plug that's designed to completely replace every size of all current USB ...
CNET editor Dong Ngo explains USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 and the significance of these peripheral standards.
USB Type-C is the newly introduced and powerful interconnect standard for USB. When paired with the new Power Delivery (PD) specification, Type-C offers enhancements to the existing USB 3.1 ...
Roughly translated, this means that a USB type C-only equipped smartphone is allowed, but headsets won’t come with only a USB type C plug on them: you will need an adapter.
USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead.
Ars chatted with some of the main actors behind the new plug that supports USB 3.1. Read the whole story ...
We tested over a dozen travel plug adapters to find the best to bring on a trip overseas. Nothing can cover you everywhere, but check out these four good options.
What to know before you buy a USB-C power bank USB-C plug vs. USB standards Contrary to popular belief, USB Type-C only refers to the plug and port format.