We have been using USB connectors for three decades now—yet many people don’t even realize there’s a Type-B connector. For most, there’s the older, rectangular USB-A connector, the modern, petite ...

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B. It was introduced back in 1996 ...

USB Type-A. USB Type-B. Mini-USB Type-A. Mini-USB Type-B. Micro-USB Type-A. Micro-USB Type-B. That special, ugly variant of micro-USB Type-B you need to use for phones (and some hard drives) with USB ...

A major revamp of the ports and cables of the ubiquitous connection technology will make USB connectors reversible, slimmer, and better at transmitting data and power. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connectors are synonymous with modern electronics, and since the early 2000s, one standard has dominated all others — the USB. While almost ...

Think the "C" in USB-C stands for "Charging"? Think again. Discover the real history behind the Universal Serial Bus ...

Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...

Wake me up when the transition is all over. The USB 3.0 Promoter Group has finalized the specs for connector Type-C. No, wait, don’t close this browser tab yet! Apparently, Type-C is going to change ...