The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26
The final nail in the coffin for FireWire
What was the storage size of the first USB flash drive?
The subject of who invented the USB flash drive is contested, but we do know how much storage it offered
Rufus 4.8 speeds up Windows ISO handling and To Go drive creation
Rufus 4.8 now uses wimlib for all WIM image operations, significantly accelerating tasks such as image analysis when opening Windows ISOs and creating Windows To Go drives. The update also addresses FAT32 file size limitations by automatically splitting files larger than 4 GB.
Microsoft is addressing USB-C "port confusion" with a new hardware certification program
Delivering the same USB features on all certified devices, or so they said
You have 30 minutes: Where would you hide a USB drive from the FBI?
Weekend Open Forum returns with a challenge
Buffalo Japan is selling a transparent hard disk drive for its 50th anniversary
Expensive. Nigh to useless. Windows-only software. I want one
Throwback tech: Taking a closer look at the original USB-to-PS/2 adapter
The adapter was purely mechanical
This Anker 4K USB-C to HDMI adapter includes an extra 140W charging port with Thunderbolt 5
So you don't run out of juice
Apple fixes another actively exploited zero-day vulnerability on iPhone and iPad
New security update might re-enable Apple Intelligence
Ventoy lets you copy ISO files to a USB drive and boot up without reformatting
With Ventoy, you don't need to format your USB drive – simply copy the image files and boot directly. You can add multiple ISOs at once, and Ventoy provides a boot menu for easy selection. The latest update enhances support for all Linux distributions as well.
Microsoft unveils $200 USB 4 Surface dock with HDMI 2.1
Significantly lower price but with half the USB ports
Buffalo's latest USB stick features hardware-level antivirus security
On-board malware scanning keeps viruses from hitching a ride
iPhone USB-C is hackable, but users don't need to worry yet
Code execution, electromagnetic fault injection, and firmware dumping are possible
New USB logos will simplify branding on hubs and cables
Goodbye, ambiguous USB branding
In brief: Identifying which USB standard is being used can be a pain for users looking to purchase cables or docking stations. Terms like "USB 3.2 Gen 2" leave people scratching their heads due to their ambiguity. Thankfully, those names are finally being phased out, thanks to a new USB labeling system.
USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins
The end of proprietary chargers?
This $16 240W omnidirectional USB cable orients to your device, not the other way around
Only available in Japan for now, up to 1.8m in length
This wireless mouse doubles as a docking station, offering HDMI and USB-C
Add ports and power to your laptop with this clever mouse
A USB-C cable can hide a lot of malicious hardware, CT scan shows
An unsuspecting-looking cable can be the worst security nightmare
Need more ports? Raspberry Pi launches $12 USB hub for expanded connectivity
Add more peripherals to your Pi
Gigabyte add-on card brings Thunderbolt 5 to existing desktop PCs
Forward-looking: Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth, offering 80Gbps transfer speeds in either direction. However, Thunderbolt 5's alternate mode can transmit at 120Gbps while receiving data at 40Gbps upon detecting certain devices. The extra boost currently only supports cable lengths up to two meters.
World's first USB4 2.0 cables promise 80Gbps speeds
Double the USB4 data transfer speeds and 240W of charging power
Apple's M4 Mac mini drops USB-A ports, will feature five USB-C ports
Cupertino is also working on a new low-end iPad keyboard
This $45 dock adds six ports to the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, or Legion Go
Other 4K 120Hz-capable docks cost almost twice as much
DisplayLink gets 'Pro' upgrade with new Synaptics DL-7000 chip
Keep an eye out for a new logo on these docks