You can plug a USB-C cable into a regular USB port with this $8 gadget

Struggles with incompatible ports? Discover the simple $8 adapter that lets you plug USB-C cables into USB-A ports for data ...
SlashGear

Are All USB-C Cables The Same? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

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 ...

MagSafe Monday: The Zens USB-C Pro 3 cable charges your MacBook and your entire Apple setup at the same time

A single USB C cable that powers your MacBook while wirelessly charging your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. A smart travel ...
The New York Times

The Best Fast Chargers for Every Device

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nick Guy and Sarah Witman ...
Techlicious

Report: Cheap USB-C Cables Can Destroy Your Devices

It’s fair to say we all grumble at the thought of buying yet another charging cable when manufacturers decide to make a new type the standard. For example, there's USB-C, a new cable that Google, ...
ExtremeTech

Reversible USB Type-C connector finalized: Devices, cables, and adapters coming soon

The USB Promoter Group has announced that the greatest invention in the known universe -- the reversible Type-C USB connector -- is finally ready for mass production. The USB Implementers Forum will ...
Ars Technica

Are all micro-usb cables interchangeable?

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...
The Verge

USB-C devices will be able to output to HDMI with new standard

HDMI Licensing, the company that defines hardware rules for HDMI cables, announced today that it’s releasing an HDMI Alt Mode for USB-C products. The specification allows for USB-C-to-HDMI cables to ...
Engadget

The best USB-C adapters, cables and hubs

This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full ...
Ars Technica

USB 3.2 will make your cables twice as fast… once you’ve bought new devices

If you've invested heavily in USB Type-C cables, the USB Promoter Group has some good news for you. The next version of USB, USB 3.2, will double the speed of existing Type-C cables. Cables currently ...

Why is my USB port orange? I learned what every color really means, and it's wild

Teal: Just like blue, but denoted as USB 3.1, supporting faster transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Red: These are the newest and fastest devices available, categorized as USB 3.1 Generation 2 and USB 3 ...