We’ve now had at least five years of USB-C ports in our devices. It’s a standard that many manufacturers and hackers can get behind. Initially, there was plenty of confusion about what we’d actually ...

Update March 9th 2015: Apple has confirmed its radical new MacBook will be the first mass market device to fit USB Type-C. Just one port will single-handedly replace the power, video and data ports, ...

C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...

SAN FRANCISCO—Last week, Ars met up with several representatives of the non-profit USB Implementer’s Forum (USB-IF) to check out some of the first USB Type-C connectors off the assembly lines. The ...

A USB-C cable is a recent type of USB connector that's easier to use and more powerful than older USB types. USB-C cables can be used to quickly charge many popular devices, including the MacBook Pro ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

Most people have a drawer or cabinet filled with USB cables for all the devices in their lives. Keeping track of which cable is which can be a nightmare, especially when it comes to USB cables with ...

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 ...

USB cables? What a pain. You can never find the right type of connector when you need one, or you can’t figure out which way is up when you plug the cable in. These ...

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...

Do you know how to steal power from a USB Type C power source for your hobby electronics projects? If not, this article is for you. I also wanted to know more about USB Type C power delivery (USB-C PD ...

USB Type-C may just be the holy grail of device connectors, replacing even your laptop or TV power cord. Just bear with a bit of muddle while everyone gets on board. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...