As the world of electronic gadgetry made the switch from micro USB to USB-C as the charging port of choice, many of us kept both of the required cables handy. But it’s fair to say that these ...

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 ...

Here's an overview of the most common USB port types: USB Type-A The original ... Available in different versions: standard-B, mini-B, and micro-B. USB Type-C A newer, reversible connector that ...

It's like a shrunken version of the Arduino Leonardo as it features the same ATmega32U4 microcontroller, micro-USB port, and pinouts. It also operates at 5V and requires an external supply of 7 to ...

When Apple first unveiled the lightning port a decade ago it was an amazing upgrade over existing options. We were using micro-USB or Apple’s 30 pin connector. The lightning port gave us ...

The EU's new rule, known as the "Common Charger Directive" is designed to increase convenience, cut back on 11,000 tons of e-waste each year by encouraging users to reuse cables, and save buyers ...