Compared to the Arduino Uno of old, modern microcontrollers are absolutely tiny — especially for the amount of processing ...

"Where did my pet go?" If you have a pet, you've probably asked this question at least once. One moment they're playing ...

Less plug-and-play and more plug-and-slay.

USB Type-C is meant to unify connectors and cable specifications, making it easier to connect devices. But not all cable manufacturers follow the connector's requirements. You can potentially buy ...

Beats today announced an expansion of its cable lineup that first debuted a year ago, introducing a longer 10-foot (3-meter) option for its USB-C to USB-C cables. The new 10-foot cable is available in ...

There’s a reason we’re called WIRED. If there’s one thing most of today's gadgets have in common, it’s that they typically need to be plugged in from time to time. But all those cables, cords, and ...

Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders to the iPhone 15/16/17, iPhone 16e, or iPhone Air may need to ...

Meta has struck a multiyear deal worth up to $6 billion to buy fiber-optic cable from Corning GLW-0.02%decrease; down pointing triangle, a move aimed at advancing the expansion of its U.S. data-center ...

Does Nielsen have the power to bring a halt to the forces that keep shrinking the audience for cable TV? In the long term, no. But a new twist in the company’s estimations of the total number of ...

The speed at which a phone battery charges may be a deciding factor for some people when buying a specific device. The idea is that the less time you spend charging the handset, the better the ...

Whether you’re using it for data transfer or charging a phone, tablet or laptop, a USB-C cable is a pretty crucial accessory. We’ve spent the last few weeks testing an assortment of USB-C cables, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Cables and connectors aren’t the sexiest products on the ...