When it first launched in 2014, USB-C was supposed to fix a lot of problems with the way people connect personal tech. Hailed as one connection to rule them all, it was developed to handle power, data ...

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly called USB-C, ...

This week we're having a look at some devices and technologies that you may well be using for the first time. If not because you got a brand new smartphone for the holidays, then because you're at ...

There's always a comparison to be made with technology, especially with audio tech, whether it's vinyl records vs. streaming ...

★★★★☆ The Plugable USBC-4IN1 can connect a 4K HDMI TV to a Mac or iPad, and add more high-speed USB accessories, too. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The movies and shows on a MacBook or iPad can be ...

Despite its drawbacks, USB-C is the future of the iPad. But just what is USB-C? Well, it’s a connector, but not all USB-C connectors are the same. And in fact, not even everything that looks like a ...

A handful of laptops, smartphones, and other devices are starting to use the new USB-C standard which you can use to charge a device, connect a display, hook up peripherals, and more. But USB-C isn’t ...

I bought the wrong HDMI-to-USB-C cable, and it taught me how direction, port support, and cable type actually matter.

Apple’s new iPad Pro features an (nearly) edge-to-edge display, eliminates the home button, and opts for a USB-C connection in lieu of the company’s proprietary Lightning connector. This signals a ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...