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That 'fast-charging' USB-C cable you bought is probably running at USB 2.0 speeds

The dirty secret of USB-C: Why your 'fast' cable transfers files like it's 2005 ...

Why are some USB ports orange? Here's what it means

If you have ever noticed that a USB port is orange, you may be wondering why exactly. The answer is a bit complicated, but we ...
Android

iPhone 17 & Air Models Are Still Crawling at USB 2.0 Speeds

Apple’s vanilla iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models still offer USB 2.0 data transfer speeds. Apple has limited the higher USB 3.0 transfer speeds on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max variants. The iPhone ...
PC World

How fast can your USB cable move data? Use this formula to find out

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

10 Weird USB Gadgets You Need To Check Out

From charging cables to storage devices, USB tech is now old news. But some USB devices are so odd, you probably didn't know they existed. We sussed out a few.