I have a 10 foot USB extension cable on my 2.1ah 5v Apple USB charger for my iPad mini retina. Would using the extension cable have a noticeable impact on charging times or is it inconsequential?

To quote Wikipedia, “the 24-pin double-sided connector provides four power-ground pairs, two differential pairs for USB 2.0 data bus (though only one pair is implemented in a Type-C cable), four pairs ...

Several new USB-C identification symbols for cable and port packaging just dropped. Companies can use the symbols to help consumers tell which USB-C cables, ports and charging bricks can do what. The ...

The other tip we can give you is to use a good regulated 5v source to ensure you don’t damage the stuff you’re trying to power. That means avoiding deals that are too good to be true.

In an attempt to make the USB standards easier for consumers to navigate, the USB-IF has unveiled the new logos for Certified USB Type-C Cables supporting 60W or 240W of power based on the new USB ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. A USB-C power meter cable charging up a Skydio 2 drone. Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge ...

Standard HDMI cables are rated to carry up to 50 mA, which usually isn't enough to power their internal circuitry. HDMI Cable Power raises that limit to 300 mA at 5V, eliminating the need for a ...