We're so used to using USB-C for charging that we forget it's also a fully featured data port, and hackers can use people's desperation to find a charger for their phone or laptop to their advantage.

BYO USB-C cable or wireless charger. BYO USB-C cable or wireless charger. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new clamp that would offer an improved means of securing things in the desired position," said an inventor, from Canton, Ohio, "so I ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to tighten subsea cable regulations, adopting rules that both accelerate decision‑making on cable projects and sharply restrict access by ‘foreign ...

We don't pay much attention to the charging cables that come with our laptops, simply plugging them in when the battery is low. As such, we typically ignore the box on the charging cable. However, ...

The Xfinity StreamStore lets you shop and manage subscriptions from a single hub. The Xfinity StreamStore lets you shop and manage subscriptions from a single hub. is a news writer who covers the ...

In a world cluttered with chargers, where every gadget demands its own dedicated power umbilical cord, a possible glimmer of hope has emerged from the engineers at OnePlus. Now, in the case of ...

BOSTON — Bay State channel-surfers who buy, rent or lease a cable box from their television provider could soon see a change on their bills: state tax collectors confirmed last week that those ...

Samtec, Inc. has announced production availability of its Si-Fly LP low-profile cable assemblies. These cable-to-board assemblies feature a 4.35-mm mated height and allow side-to-side, front-to-back ...

Oregon State University researchers have discovered a new species of bacteria with electrical conductivity that could lead to advances in bioelectric devices. Prince William and Harry’s cousin found ...

The China Ship Science Research Center and its National Key Laboratory for Deep-sea Manned Submersibles have developed a deep-sea cable cutting device that can cut armored cables covered with steel, ...

What just happened? China has created a deep-sea cable-cutting device capable of severing the world's most fortified underwater communication and power lines at depths of up to 4,000 meters. This ...