During Apple’s Time Flies event on September 15, it made a somewhat controversial announcement. The Apple Watch will no longer come with a USB power adapter in the box. There are rumors that this year ...

Fast chargers have become essential as phones, tablets and even laptops demand more power to keep up with daily use. Many new devices no longer include a charger in the box, so finding the best fast ...

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 ...

Update 12/05/18: Apple now sells an 18W USB-C power adapter for $26Remove non-product link. To use it with your iPhone, you still need to purchase a USB-C to Lightning cable. We haven’t tested it yet, ...

How many watts can a USB port actually output? The answer depends on your cable and protocol. Here is the ultimate guide to ...

When Zolt announced the Laptop Charger Plus ($100) at CES this year, I was skeptical that the accessory — a practical, logical power solution — would actually make it to market. Zolt promised that it ...

I splurged on a Yoga x1 and am now perhaps foolishly trying to save money on a second USB-C power adapter. Lenovo's is $54, there are several on 'zon for about 1/2 or less, accompanied by the usual ...

Compliant with USB power delivery 3.0, the STEVAL-USBPD27S from STMicroelectronics is a 27-W AC/DC adapter reference design with PPS support. It accelerates the design of efficient power adapters with ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

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