Two commonly used charging ports might look similar, but one offers more modern features and a future-proof design.

Streamlight ® Inc.'s 18650 USB lithium ion battery with integrated micro USB charging port, turns Streamlight’s high performance lights into rechargeable systems. The new models are an economical ...

You can plug any generic USB sound card to the device, hook a pair of buds to the adapter, and use VoiceView that way. You'll ...

That’s where multi-charging cords come in handy. These cables come equipped with multiple types of connectors – Lightning, ...

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

So, to recap, the "C" in USB-C doesn't have any hidden meaning or stand for another word. It is simply a label that indicates ...

Micro USB was once the connector of choice for applications where USB-A was too big, but now USB-C has come to dominate all. It’s becoming standard across the board for many peripherals, and [Ian] ...

USB Power Delivery is the charging standard that underpins the world's USB-C gadgets. Here's everything you need to know about it.

A charger is one of the most important aspects of any modern-day smartphone. While most Android phone manufacturers use USB C to charge their phones, there are some still stuck on micro USB. On the ...

I just spent yet another international trip cursing the USB-C Port on my Pixel 2 as I tried to charge it on the plane, use the 3.5mm adapter, and transfer photos to my laptop. The USB port has been so ...

The European Parliament has voted to make USB-C the common charging standard in the EU. All mobile devices with up to 100W power delivery (including phones, tablets and earbuds) sold in the region ...

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. Note: this story has been rewritten because a previous version ...