Specialized cables can still beat USB-C.

The new Axion earphones from Portland's Campfire Audio can plug directly into the USB-C port of a smartphone thanks to a built-in DAC chip. Ever since most smartphone makers removed the 3.5mm stereo ...

Smartphone and computer connectors have come in all shapes and sizes over the years. But now, a new connector called USB Type-C is emerging as the standard that all of your electronics devices may ...

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A $50 USB-C cable tester revealed which of my cables were actually useless. I happily got rid of them and haven't looked back.

There’s no denying the convenience that a pair of wireless earbuds brings to the table. Unfortunately, wire-free in-ear and over-ear products also come with a small list of concerns. Users have to ...

The USB-C format offers ever-growing capabilities in audio, video, and data transfer, as well as device charging. But not ...