USBC

USB cables and ports are one of the most common types of connectors for everyday devices like computers, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, A/V receivers, game consoles, and many other components. Engineered for data transmission and charging capabilities, there are currently two main types of USB cables and ports: USB-A and USB-C.  When it comes to data transfer, charging, and other useful features, there are quite a few differences between USB-A and USB-C. This is why we’ve put together this guide to explain how…

It's no secret that Apple is slowly transitioning away from the Lightning connector and embracing USB-C after the European Union forced its hand. While many accessories, the iPad and even the iPhone now use USB-C, the AirPods Max are still mired in Lightning land. However, engineer Ken Pillonel (who previously brought USB-C to the iPhone and AirPods before Apple did) has created a USB-C connector for the headphones.Pillonel found that it was easy to knock out the Lightning connector AND leave a perfectly sized hole for a…

Last year, Mark Gurman claimed that Apple would launch two AirPods 4th Generation models and updated AirPods Max in late 2024. Now, the analyst says that the plan is “still underway” (via MacRumors). So, if you have been planning to get AirPods 3rd Generation or AirPods Max, it would be a good idea to hold off on the purchase. Among the two AirPods 4th Generation models, the entry-level model will feature a new design for a more comfortable fit, better sound quality, and a new charging case with a USB Type-C port,…

If you’re in the market for a new USB-C wall charger, then you’ll want to look no further than the Anker 735. This is a three-port USB-C charger with two USB-C ports and a USB-A port for only $31.99 (regularly $55.99). With many smartphones coming without a wall charger these days, this is a great charger to pick up. Anker is well-known for its chargers, and this is another great one. I actually have one myself and use it when I travel. Mostly because it is pretty small, it has a foldable plug and can charge multiple…

While the design of this connector goes back to 2012, and the first smartphones to use it was released in 2015 (the Le 1 and Le Max), you didn't really start to see it much until 2017.Also: I turned my laptop into a desktop PC and I've never been more productiveNote that you might come across cables for legacy devices that have a USB-C connector on one end and either a Type-A or Type-B connector on the other.The USB-C connector is oval, and is symmetrical, so it can be inserted into the port either way, making it far…

Amazon right now has a really great deal on the Baseus 6,000mAh Portable Power Bank, which does use MagSafe. Currently, it is on sale for $19.46, which is an incredible price for a MagSafe battery pack. But in order to get this price, clip the coupon on the page, and you’ll need to use the code 8IMA7OPX at checkout. That will shave another $6.49 off of the listed price, bringing it down to $19.46. And as always, shipping is free for Prime Members. This battery pack is one of my favorites. Really, any of the MagSafe ones…

Apple's latest Pencil with a USB-C charging port, which has only been available since November, is currently on sale for the lowest price we've seen yet. You can grab it at Amazon for $69, saving you $10 (13 percent) off the regular $79 price.The USB-C model is Apple's most budget-friendly pencil to date, priced at $20 less than the original model and $40 cheaper than the second-gen Apple pencil. Despite the lower price, it offers the same accuracy as those models, along with low latency and tilt sensitivity. It even…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends A series of events and a carefree financial decision have led me to fall in love with a gadget I haven’t used for several years — and it all started the day Apple decided to leave the old Lightning connection behind and use USB-C on the iPhone 15 series instead. But to tell the story, I will have to go back even further in time first. Let me explain. A gadget I loved but had forgotten about Andy Boxall / Digital Trends That story begins not with the iPhone but with a digital-to-analog…

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros12 ports85W PDThree 4K 60Hz portsShips with 100W wall chargerConsExpensiveNo USB device charging except laptopUHS-I card reader speedOur VerdictThis dock is compact and well-designed, but is a little expensive alongside comparable docking stations. Best Prices Today: Ugreen Revodok Pro 312 12-in-1 Docking Station $349.99 Ugreen is a…

You can never have enough docking stations, and if you want to outfit your desk with a premium option, then this deal on the 100W Targus USB-C docking station is not to be missed. This particular high-end dock has an original list price of $330, and Amazon still sells it for around $200. But right now you can pick up this USB-C dock for only $20 Walmart and HP. That's not a typo, this dock really is going for the price of a nice graphic T-shirt. But you can't connect multiple devices to your Nirvana…