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 ...

Your USB-C cables aren’t broken. This $14 tester reveals what’s really going on

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to ...
SlashGear

5 USB-C Cables That Do More Than Charge Your Phone

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've finally reached the point where it's rare to find a device without a USB-C port. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones all feature at least ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Hackaday

All About USB-C: Resistors And Emarkers

If you’ve been following along our USB-C saga, you know that the CC wire in the USB-C cables is used for communications and polarity detection. However, what’s not as widely known is that there are ...
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 ...