Believe it or not, not all USB ports yield the same amount of power, but here's a $10 gadget that can show you which ones you ...

If you have a pile of USB cables this handy Arduino Cable Tracer project can help you test and diagnose your USB cables from issues, making sure you have the most efficient and safest possible system ...

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 simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...

Interconnect technology has a key role to play in test-and-measurement applications, whether you need to make a few connections on a benchtop or many connections in an automated test system.

Test and validation of USB Type-C cables is essential due to their additional complexity. Their ability to carry up to 100 watts increases the risk of fire and liability, which means that complete ...

Choosing the correct USB-C charger and cable for you laptop is about as fun as visiting the dentist, but new logos released today should go a long way toward making things easier. The USB Implementers ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. USB Type-C is undoubtedly the future, thanks to its reversible design, super-fast speed and high ...

If you really want to measure the impact a component has on an audio set up, you need to do a double blind test. Sometimes you see claims about audio cables that make you wonder whether you’re talking ...

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 ...