Advanced Protection Mode, a new security mode in Android 16, will stop USB attacks by disabling USB data access when your device is locked.

Ryobi has a new "USB Lithium" series of devices and tools available this year, and we've got our hands on a few of the first units here to test. Each of these devices works with a battery that's ...

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The USB-C is a universal connector, and a wide variety of brands, especially newer devices like the iPhone 15 and Android phones, as well as laptops, Kindles and tablets.

Data transfer is also supported, but unfortunately, Anker’s new 2-in-1 cable doesn’t function as a USB-C hub. Only the first device connected will be able to share data, and transfers are ...

USB devices and cables are getting new labels that more clearly address speed and performance capabilities. By Florian Kastner and Joel Lee. Feb 7, 2025 7:47 am PST. Image: USB-IF.

Nomad’s new USB-C cable can charge your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Nomad’s Universal Cable for Apple Watch can charge two devices from a power outlet, MacBook, and even an iPhone.

Thankfully, those names are finally being phased out, thanks to a new USB labeling system. ... so you might see a "USB 20Gbps" logo for USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 devices, or "USB 10Gbps" for USB 3.2 Gen 2 gear.

While a USB 2.0 port could deliver just 2.5 watts of power, about enough to slowly charge a phone, USB 3.1 upped this to about 4.5 watts, and the initial uses of USB-C topped out at 15 watts of power.

The company is also adding USB protection to allow only charging from a new USB connection while the device is locked. Google said devices under the Advanced Protection program will also ...