USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are everywhere, with the type-C gaining . If you’ve ever needed to fast charge anything, from smartphones to tablets, to cameras and even newer laptops, you’ve likely ...

Specialized cables can still beat USB-C.

Tech pro ThioJoe helps users determine whether they are unknowingly using the wrong type of USB cable for their devices.

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...

USB Type-C has been the standard for quite some time now, and a ton of devices are powered by this power standard. Yes, the devices that are powered by USB-C have changed over the years, but so have ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Every time there’s another type of cable hookup, it ...

We’ll discuss charging speed below, but the same principles apply to data connections and your phone’s ability to communicate with a car for the purpose of running Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or the ...

USB Type-C has become the standard for charging and data cables alike, so it's good to have extra on hand. Here's a great ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB-C cables are a dime a dozen these days. You can get them in almost any length and color you want, at many different price points. But ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

Have you ever looked at a USB connector or port and wondered why it was that color?