What's the difference between USB-C vs. USB 3.2 in terms of transfer speeds and power modes? Here's our guide to clear things up.

While USB Type-C is backwards compatible with previous USB standards it is not physically compatible. This means Type-C cables will need adaptors to fit into existing slots.

This gives the USB Type C port dual role port (DRP) capability, so the power connection can go both ways. Add in a screw terminal, and you can theoretically get 20 V at 5 A through a pair of wires.

Roughly translated, this means that a USB type C-only equipped smartphone is allowed, but headsets won’t come with only a USB type C plug on them: you will need an adapter.

CNET editor Dong Ngo explains USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 and the significance of these peripheral standards.

USB Type-C could kill your headphone jack. Here's how Intel says there are good reasons to say goodbye to the 3.5mm audio jack and bring headphones, earbuds and microphones into the digital era.

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In addition to USB functionality, USB Type-C supports video standards by means of the Alternate (Alt) Mode specification that allows non-USB protocols to be transferred over a USB connection.

USB Type-C promises to be the answer to all our high-speed serial connectivity dreams, and more. Headlines have trumpeted its higher speeds and an increased power delivery capability, but what has ...

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The USB Promoters Group and VESA have announced that the new reversible USB Type-C connector, along with supporting power delivery of up to 100 watts, will also support the simultaneous transport ...