The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...

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 ...

I used to buy cables by price, now I buy them by capability.

For example, a low-end cable will offer lackluster charging speed. It could take hours to charge your phone up, even with the best phone chargers. Moreover, you can not expect to get a fast data ...

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

USB-C is the port of the future. We’re seeing more and more devices changing to the new standard, and it’s now almost impossible to find an Android phone above $300 that’s still using the outdated ...

Q: If USB-C is a connection standard, what do the expensive cables do for me over the cheap ones? A: Apple recently announced that they’ve switched the iPhone from their proprietary Lightning ...

Dan Grabham is the former associate editor at Pocket-lint working across features, news and reviews and has extensive experience writing about computing, mobile and internet topics. He’s a regular at ...

Cosemi’s new line of 5m USB-C active cables provide 60W power delivery and 3A fast charging of devices. Available in active copper and active optical, these cables are designed for portable peripheral ...

One cable does not fit all.

Every time the USB Implementers Forum posted a new set of logos describing ever more USB speeds, electrical power possibilities, and display parameters, it resulted in an outpouring of confusion, ...