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Nomad’s latest charging cables are made of actual KevlarNomad’s latest charging cables are made of actual Kevlar
Sony’s new USB-C hub promises the fastest data transfer and charging yetSony’s new USB-C hub promises the fastest data transfer and charging yet
The Raspberry Pi Foundation messed up its first USB-C deviceThe Raspberry Pi Foundation messed up its first USB-C device
Original USB plug wasn’t reversible because being cheap was more importantOriginal USB plug wasn’t reversible because being cheap was more important
How to choose the right portable SSD

The top speeds cost top dollar, but you might not need the fastest drive

Cameron Faulkner
High-wattage USB-C batteries can keep your laptop charged on the go

These batteries can nearly do it all

Cameron Faulkner
Anker’s new 60W USB-C GaN charger looks like the one we’ve been waiting forAnker’s new 60W USB-C GaN charger looks like the one we’ve been waiting for
The Hidizs Sonata HD is the best USB-C audio dongleThe Hidizs Sonata HD is the best USB-C audio dongle
Huawei’s FreeLace neckbuds pair and charge by plugging into your phoneHuawei’s FreeLace neckbuds pair and charge by plugging into your phone
Xiaomi’s 100W charger fills a 4,000mAh battery in 17 minutesXiaomi’s 100W charger fills a 4,000mAh battery in 17 minutes
DJI’s $39 mic adapter for the Osmo Pocket is here to save your vlog’s audioDJI’s $39 mic adapter for the Osmo Pocket is here to save your vlog’s audio
Google Glass’ second-gen enterprise model leaks with updated specs and USB-CGoogle Glass’ second-gen enterprise model leaks with updated specs and USB-C
With USB 4, Thunderbolt 3’s benefits become open to allWith USB 4, Thunderbolt 3’s benefits become open to all
‘Thunderclap’ vulnerability could leave Thunderbolt computers open to attacks‘Thunderclap’ vulnerability could leave Thunderbolt computers open to attacks
USB 3.2 standard gets new, even more confusing names ahead of its mainstream debutUSB 3.2 standard gets new, even more confusing names ahead of its mainstream debut
CES 2019 offered a glimpse at our glorious USB-C futureCES 2019 offered a glimpse at our glorious USB-C future
The Lapscreen is a paper-thin 12.5-inch USB-C monitor you can take anywhereThe Lapscreen is a paper-thin 12.5-inch USB-C monitor you can take anywhere
LG Display made a portable 27-inch monitor, and it’s kind of awesomeLG Display made a portable 27-inch monitor, and it’s kind of awesome
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Mophie’s new USB-C PD battery packs are an expensive way to get faster chargingMophie’s new USB-C PD battery packs are an expensive way to get faster charging
Aiaiai’s Pipe 2 earphones serve up a fresh flavor of USB-C goodnessAiaiai’s Pipe 2 earphones serve up a fresh flavor of USB-C goodness
Satechi’s new USB-C hub solves the iMac’s backward port problemSatechi’s new USB-C hub solves the iMac’s backward port problem
You can now buy Apple’s $29 USB-C fast chargersYou can now buy Apple’s $29 USB-C fast chargers
RavPower’s tiny 45W gallium nitride charger almost sits flush with your wallRavPower’s tiny 45W gallium nitride charger almost sits flush with your wall
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless review: sonic standout

Exceptional sound wrapped in a series of small annoyances

Vlad Savov
OnePlus’ $20 Bullets are the best USB-C earbuds to buyOnePlus’ $20 Bullets are the best USB-C earbuds to buy
Adding USB-C to the iPad isn’t enough to fix Apple’s messy port strategyAdding USB-C to the iPad isn’t enough to fix Apple’s messy port strategy
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This clever USB-C hub attaches directly to your MacBook chargerThis clever USB-C hub attaches directly to your MacBook charger
Google Pixel USB-C earbuds review: more than okay Google

Healing the wound left by the removal of the headphone jack

Vlad Savov
Google launches its first USB-C-connected earbudsGoogle launches its first USB-C-connected earbuds
Even this Mercedes-Benz SUV knows USB-C is the future

It’s also prettier in person than photos would lead you to believe

Vlad Savov
Microsoft is dragging its feet on helping USB-C go mainstreamMicrosoft is dragging its feet on helping USB-C go mainstream
Apple has officially missed the boat on USB-C with this year’s iPhonesApple has officially missed the boat on USB-C with this year’s iPhones
Apple no longer ships free headphone dongles with new iPhonesApple no longer ships free headphone dongles with new iPhones
Wireless headphones are improving faster than anything else in techWireless headphones are improving faster than anything else in tech
This $133 water gun has a digital ammo counter and charges over USB-CThis $133 water gun has a digital ammo counter and charges over USB-C
Why USB-C headphones aren’t, and likely never will be, mainstreamWhy USB-C headphones aren’t, and likely never will be, mainstream
The best USB-C hub for your new laptop
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Chaim Gartenberg
There’s still no easy way to simultaneously charge and listen on Android phones without headphone jacksThere’s still no easy way to simultaneously charge and listen on Android phones without headphone jacks
Master & Dynamic’s new Lightning and USB-C cables are the high price we pay for killing the headphone jackMaster & Dynamic’s new Lightning and USB-C cables are the high price we pay for killing the headphone jack
Griffin’s new USB-C dock can charge a 15-inch MacBook ProGriffin’s new USB-C dock can charge a 15-inch MacBook Pro

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