A major revamp of the ports and cables of the ubiquitous connection technology will make USB connectors reversible, slimmer, and better at transmitting data and power. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

Cloud-based storage has negated much of the need for local, portable storage but exceptions do exist. Getting online isn't always possible and even if the option is available, many people value ...

As mentioned in a recent post, one of the motivations for my acquisition of a Google Chrome OS-based Pixelbook is that it’ll enable me to do a hands-on evaluation of its latest-generation external ...

Android smartphones have used the USB Micro-B connector for both data transfer and charging almost exclusively since their introduction in 2008. Android tablets also use Micro USB but often have a ...

The Amazon Fire TV Stick's micro-USB port can be used for much more than delivering power to the streaming device, as long as ...

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Unfortunately, on their latest MacBook, Apple has removed one of the more unique features of the range and has now replaced the magnetic power connection with a plug-in USB-C connector. The magnetic ...

A standard type of USB connector, often found on phones and other small mobile devices, for connecting those devices to chargers, computers, TVs, cars, and more. Older phones use it for charging the ...