Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something. There's a standardized ...

Older USB ports can come in white, black, blue, red, yellow, or orange, signaling their data transfer speeds, and in some cases their support for passive or always-on power functions. The USB-IF and ...

USB-A ports are everywhere, from laptops and monitors to TVs, gaming consoles, and even cars. They're the familiar, rectangular connectors you've been plugging devices into for years. But over time, ...

This wall socket includes two USB ports for charging your mobile devices. Find out what you need and how to install it. Sharon Profis Former Vice President of Content, CNET Studios As vice president ...

USB has become the standard for charging a wide range of devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and most other gadgets. As a result, USB wall sockets have become increasingly common in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB charging is everywhere, and if you have a newly built apartment or home, you may have a USB wall socket. It makes life convenient for ...

Wouldn't it be cool if every power socket was the same? Imagine if you could carry around a single cable and plug in any device to the wall. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...