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USB 4's 80 Gbps Spec Released Alongside New Logos

By Avram Piltch published 18 October 22

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 7 October 22

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 23 September 22

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 22 September 22

USB 4 version 2.0 has just been announced with incredibly speeds of up to 80Gbps.

Sonnet Builds 8-Port 10Gbps USB-C PCIe Adapter

By Anton Shilov published 8 April 22

The Allegro Pro is loaded with ports and comes with a $399 price tag.

Best USB-C Laptop Chargers 2022: GaN Inside Makes Them Super Light

By Avram Piltch published 1 January 22

We benchmarked several USB-C laptop chargers with Gallium Nitride to help you find the right one for you.

Razer Seiren V2 X Review: Feels a Bit Like It’s in Beta

By Michelle Ehrhardt last updated 15 November 21

Middling sound quality pairs with clunky software in the Razer Seiren V2 X.

AMD USB4 DisplayPort Tunneling Driver is Coming

By Aaron Klotz published 8 October 21

A new AMDGPU Linux driver was revealed to have initial support for USB4 DisplayPort tunneling and could be coming with Linux 5.16.

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USB-C To Get 240W Power Boost

By Ian Evenden published 26 May 21

A new USB specification introduces Extended Power Range, to deliver more power over Type-C connectors

USB 4: Everything We Know, Including Apple Support

By Avram Piltch published 20 April 21

USB 4 promises a host of benefits that include faster transfer speeds, better management of video and optional compatibility with Thunderbolt 3.

Kingston's USB Flash Drive the D300 IronKey Receives NATO Security Certification

By Zak Storey published 19 February 20

With impressive write speeds and strong encryption support the D300 IronKey has also received NATO level security certification as well

USB 4 Debuts With Twice the Throughput and Thunderbolt 3 Support

By Paul Alcorn published 4 March 19

The USB Promoter Group announced it is stepping forward to the USB 4 interface that enables up to 40 Gbps of throughput and supports Thunderbolt 3.

Synopsys Shows World's First USB 3.2 Demo With 20Gbps Speeds

By Chris Ramseyer published 25 May 18

Synopsys' USB 3.2 demo video shows a 20Gb/s transfer on prototype hardware.

Analogix USB-C Chip Achieves USB-IF Certification, And Other Stories

By Seth Colaner published 17 December 15

More USB Type-C Demos, Still Few Actual Products

By Seth Colaner published 16 September 15

All Things USB 3.1 And USB Type-C: An Explainer

By Seth Colaner, Niels Broekhuijsen published 27 August 15

Cypress EZ-USB GX3 Controller Delivers Near-Gigabit Speed Over USB 3.0

By Tom's Hardware News Team published 18 August 15

With an integrated GigE MAC and PHY, the GX3 controller is designed to handle up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds over USB 3.0.

NXP Offering Device Makers Fully Secure USB Type-C Solution

By Kevin Carbotte published 15 July 15

Patriot Announces USB Type-C Flash Drive, Evinces Signs Of Growing Support

By Michael Justin Allen Sexton published 28 April 15

Patriot announced a new USB flash drive featuring the USB Type-C Connector.

MHL Left Holding The Bag On USB Type-C Alt Mode Support

By Seth Colaner published 18 March 15

MHL and Silicon Image are ready to deliver exciting new ways for you to use your smartphone over a USB Type-C cable -- but OEMs are stuck in the mud.

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