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Custom USB Ports Add RGB Bling for Your Next Maker Project
By Les Pounder published
Add a little bling to your USB ports with these $6 RGB USB ports.

USB 4's 80 Gbps Spec Released Alongside New Logos
By Avram Piltch published
USB 4 with 80 Gbps is now official, along with new logos for the standard.

USB Decoded: All the Specs and Version Numbers
By Brandon Hill published
We explain the difference between USB 2, 3.2, 4 and names like SuperSpeed and HighSpeed USB.

USB 3.2 and 3.1 Explained: What's Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 2x2?
By Avram Piltch last updated
Confused about all the USB 3.x standards? We explain the differences between USB 3, 3.1 and 3.2.

USB 4 Version 2.0 Announced With 80 Gbps of Bandwidth
By Aaron Klotz last updated
USB 4 version 2.0 has just been announced with incredibly speeds of up to 80Gbps.

USB 4 Version 2's Secret 120 Gbps Mode Has a Catch
By Anton Shilov published
USB 4 can do even better and support aggregate bandwidth of up to 120 Gbps.

USB Type-C 2.1 Cables Start to Become Available for 240W Power Delivery
By Mark Tyson published
Club3D has started selling one and two meter length cables supporting the new Extended Power Range (EPR) standard which became part of USB Type-C 2.1 nearly a year ago.

Sonnet Builds 8-Port 10Gbps USB-C PCIe Adapter
By Anton Shilov published
The Allegro Pro is loaded with ports and comes with a $399 price tag.
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