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Russia has reportedly improved the range of its jam-proof optical drones to over 40 miles
By Mark Tyson Published
Imagery of spools carrying 65km (~40.4 miles) of optical fiber, for FPV drone control, have been shared on Russian social media channels.

The USB Power Delivery (PD) Specification — everything you need to know about USB-PD
By Les Pounder Published
Learn the secrets of the USB PD specification as we delve into how the specification has changed in over a decade of revisions

53 years later, bus standard launched by HP in 1972 gets stable Linux driver
By Mark Tyson Published
HP's GBIP interface will finally receive stable drivers for Linux (6.19 kernel release), 53 years after its debut.

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

These must-have accessories helped me power through my overseas trip to IFA 2025
By Brandon Hill Published
From MagSafe batteries to a retractable cable USB-C charger, here’s what’s in my overseas travel bag.

Anker brings beastly 14-port dock, plus new compact chargers and portable batteries to IFA
By Matt Safford Published
Anker's latest devices at IFA 2025 include a 14-port dock with a display, a fast-charging battery pack with a display, and a display, and a compact 160W charger with a… you know.

The massive Ugreen Nexode 25,000mAh power bank is at an all-time low Amazon pricing — power all the things, including your laptop and Switch 2
By Stewart Bendle Published
Deals Dropping to just £67.99, Ugreen's 25,000mAh power bank is the perfect travel companion for keeping your devices charged.
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