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USB-C promised simplicity, but it delivered chaos

Why different if look the same?

The $20 magnetic USB-C accessory I can't live without - and why you need one too

There are now breakaway connectors with power meters built in, and while these meters are only accurate to 0.1 resolution for amps, volts, and watts, they're fine for checking whether something is ...
PCMag

I Tried 4 Wired USB-C Earbuds Under $30. Only One Pair Struck a Chord

Wired headphones are making a comeback, but how do the most affordable ones actually sound? Of the four I tested, there's only one I would use every day and recommend buying.
Guru3D

Fractal Pop 2 Air targets airflow builds with GPU guide and USB-C

Fractal Design has expanded its Pop series with the Pop 2 Air, an ATX mid-tower designed around uncomplicated airflow and ...

UGREEN’s USB-C Cables Hit Record Lows Across All Sizes, Time to Stock Up Thanks to an Amazon Deal

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 ...
PCMag

I Tried 4 Pairs of Wired USB-C Earbuds Under $30. There Was One Clear Winner

Wired headphones are having a bit of a renaissance, but are there any affordable options that actually sound good? Of the four I tested, there's only one I would use every day.
CNET

Dreaming of a Cable-Free World? I Think I Just Saw the Future of Wireless Power

Katie is a UK-based news reporter and features writer. Officially, she is CNET's European correspondent, covering tech policy and Big Tech in the EU and UK. Unofficially, she serves as CNET's Taylor ...
Morning Call PA

Fiber optic cable upgrades make some TVs obsolete. Here’s a guide.

For some, switching out equipment from the cable company is simply a sign of progress. For others in the Lehigh Valley, it could mean uprooting several years worth of wiring around the house — ...
BGR

What Does It Mean When An Ethernet Cable Is Blue?

I recently moved into a new home office, and with that came connecting all sorts of cables to a few computers. I had a router with an attached USB for my home media server, an Ethernet switch, and ...
The Motley Fool

Alphabet Is Preparing Its Death Blow to Cable TV as We Know It

Alphabet’s YouTube TV will soon be rolling out several different genres of skinny cable-television bundles. This is a strategic shift that studios and cable channels have been especially hoping to ...
InAVate

Opticis introduces USC-CC32 USB-C cable for 4K, 10Gbps, and long-distance connectivity

Opticis has announced the USC-CC32, a USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C active optical cable engineered for long-distance, multi-purpose transmission. Built for demanding environments where stable data, video, ...
BGR

4K Vs. 8K HDMI Cables: Is There A Difference?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With a wide range of electronics using the High-Definition Multimedia Interface or HDMI to send or receive audio and video signals, HDMI ...