USB-C eliminates proprietary barrel plug chargers that we’ve been using for laptops and myriads of other devices. It fights proprietary phone charger standards by explicitly making them non-compliant, ...

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Under USB-PD, cables are not trusted by default. If a cable can’t explicitly confirm that it supports higher wattage, the ...

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The announcement of a new USB-C 240W Power Delivery standard means that far more powerful laptops and other devices can be powered by the now-ubiquitous reversible plug. The bad news, however, is it ...

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cable Matters®, an industry-leading supplier of connectivity solutions, announced new additions to their line of custom-designed USB-C products. The ...

Have you ever wondered if the big charger that powers your laptop can also fill up your phone’s battery? USB-C and Power ...

Whether or not you accept Apple’s explanation for why it no longer includes a charger in the box with the iPhone 12 series, the fact remains: The only accessory that now comes with the newest phones ...

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 ...

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