Is your phone charging at a snail's pace? We found the hidden logos and physical signs that prove if your USB cable is ...

USB-C isn’t universal. The tiny symbols tell the truth—if you know them.

As a USB-C cable, this has a broad range of compatibility for various devices. It can be used to charge laptops like the new MacBook Pros, cell phones like the iPhone 17/16/15 Series, Samsung ...

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 ...

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 ...

A cable with a USB-C plug at one or both ends often reveals little about what it’s capable of doing. Despite guidelines for labeling set by the USB-IF (the USB trade group) and Intel’s Thunderbolt ...

If you’re reading this, I’m willing to bet you have a whole stash of “just in case” USB cables in the back of a drawer somewhere. While those cables are good to have, you also deserve a few high-speed ...

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 ...

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, ...

Nomad’s Universal Cable for Apple Watch can charge two devices from a power outlet, MacBook, and even an iPhone. Nomad’s Universal Cable for Apple Watch can charge two devices from a power outlet, ...

Now even your USB-C and Lightning cables can spy on you. Hak5 has begun selling USB-C and USB-A cables that yes, work as cables—but they can also be used hack your laptop, tablet, or phone remotely.