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There will be a new type of USB plug that will hopefully solve most of the annoyances related to the ubiquitous data and power transfer cable. Taking a cue from Apple, the USB Implementers Forum (USB ...

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 ...

USB ports and connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes. While you may be familiar with common types like USB Type-A and USB Type-C, there is also USB Type-B. It was introduced back in 1996 ...

The new cable may pave the way to even thinner electronics. Dec. 4, 2013— -- Anyone who's hooked up a USB device to their computer knows it's a slightly irritating process. You switch between ...

While a reversible "Type-A" USB connector may not meet the specifications of a certified USB cable, Apple has nevertheless shown interest in building one, a newly published patent application reveals.

For a small business, printing documents can create a bottleneck as you wait for each print job to make it through the printing queue. Using a USB connector for your printers can help speed up the ...

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