Despite the rise in popularity of faster USB-C cable tech, Micro USB cables are still widely used for charging Android devices, phones, cameras, and more, especially for kits manufactured before 2015.

Ever find yourself with a dead smartphone battery, but around a friend with a full charge? Make Magazine shows you how to make your own USB cable that’ll allow you to recharge your phone from another ...

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Since the advent of smartphones, most phones are usually launched with a micro USB charging port especially budget and mid-range models. But lately, we have seen a shift to the use of the USB Type-C ...

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

USB has evolved significantly since it was first introduced in 1996. Even among the devices you own, you'll likely notice several different USB connectors. Two of the most common types are Micro USB ...

A direct rival of the Panasonic in the premium compact market, Sony’s effort (HK$HK$7,290) also has a one-inch sensor. Though it only has a 2.9x zoom lens, it adds ...

Taiwanese flash memory specialist PQI had quite a big presence at Computex, and luckily for us, it also brought along several new products to show off. The biggest bunch from the lot were the ...