With a 5-foot cord, eight outlets and USB-C fast charging, this Anker power strip covers practically every device.

A 45-watt USB-C charging port is this pricey surge protector’s best feature. Too many surge protectors look like they’re designed to be hidden behind your desk, and that’s all well and good, so long ...

If you’re in need of an outlet with plenty of plugs that will keep your precious electronics safe from unexpected energy spikes, we’ve found an excellent deal for you today. Amazon is selling the ...

SAN FRANCISCO—Last week, Ars met up with several representatives of the non-profit USB Implementer’s Forum (USB-IF) to check out some of the first USB Type-C connectors off the assembly lines. The ...

The phrase “raise the bar” has its origin in high jumping and pole vaulting, and is now a metaphorical cliché in many fields. In sports, of course, it has both a metaphorical and a literal meaning.

Today’s consumers have quickly become dependent on mobile devices that incorporate the USB-C, or USB-Type C, communication interface standard—from smartphones and tablets to wearables and laptops. The ...

USB cables? What a pain. You can never find the right type of connector when you need one, or you can’t figure out which way is up when you plug the cable in. These ...

In the electronics industry, USB Type-C is in the mind of every system designer. This interface consolidates data, power and video into a single connector interface. It is also bringing a real ...

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...