As you probably spotted on the diagram above, USB Type-C is backward compatible with USB 3.0 and even older 2.0 cables, as it still features the pins used for these traditional data protocols.

The arrival of USB Type-C connectors and the final USB 3.2 standard have both heralded a new age of consumer convenience. However, there remains quite a bit of confusion about what these new ...

USB Type-C is your option because your iPhone doesn’t have 3.5mm headphones. There are several USB Type-C earphones available on the market; here are some of our favourites.

Before USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) took hold as the common standard for connecting peripherals to a computer, there ...

First released in 2014, USB Type C is a new form of data transfer cable. It can be used for charging and transferring data. USB Type C can handle more power – this is why it is used on laptops, as ...

Note: From here onward, the terms “USB Type-C” and “USB-C” have been used interchangeably, throughout the article. 1. Libratone Q Adapt USB-C in-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones. As more and more ...

It includes four USB Gen 2 Type A ports capable of 10Gbps, two USB-C connections that can push 40Gbps, and a 2.5Gbps networking port. There are also more mundane amenities like an SD card slot, a ...

A USB Type-C to Type-C charger is different: the common Type-A end of the cable and slot in the adaptor is replaced with a Type-C end and slot, so that both ends of the cable are Type-C and fit into ...

I’m a big fan of USB-C for all the reasons you mention above. I do worry about its mechanical robustness though, as it seeing a lot more ‘action’ now that is is the only charging port on ...

Both USB-A and USB-C ports can support USB 2.0 to 3.2, which makes the whole thing a bit confusing since a USB port has both a connector type (USB-C vs. USB-A, or rounded vs. rectangular) ...

Some of the USB Type-C ports on modern computers will let you charge your PC with up to a 240W power supply, transfer data at speeds as high as 80 Gbps, or connect multiple 4K displays. Others ...