When Apple abandoned the Lightning connector in favour of USB-C a couple of years ago, many people cheered, not least in the ...

So I've tended to assume, possibly stupidly, that if a device relies on a USB power connection at all then any old AC->USB power adapter is fine to use for it and substitutable for a computer USB port ...

It wasn't too many years ago you needed a backpack to carry a laptop charger. They were huge, got hot and came with thick, permanently attached, messy cords. That's no longer the case, thanks in large ...

So here it is, the future of the MacBook Pro, and it's full of adapters. The new MacBook Pros exclusively feature USB-C ports, which means your old USB accessories and peripherals wont plug into the ...

When Apple refreshed its online store with a new USB-C to Lightning cable with support for fast charging through a 29W power adapter on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro last week, the addition immediately ...

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Whether or not you accept Apple’s explanation for why it no longer includes a charger in the box with the iPhone 12 series, the fact remains: The only accessory that now comes with the newest phones ...

The fact that most companies no longer ship power adapters with their tech may be a blessing in disguise. Why? Because you ...

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The Oculus Rift developer kit is driven by an external power source – but a resourceful modder has found a way to power the unit through USB, making the wall plug obsolete. As detailed in a blog post ...

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