Ford EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers in the US and CanadaThe news comes at a good time for Ford as its EV sales have disappointed.By S. Dent, 02.29.2024
Apple is now selling the USB-C AirPods Pro case separatelyThat's one fewer reason to carry around a Lightning cable.By K. Holt, 12.13.2023
High-powered lasers can be used to steer lightning strikesThe technology could protect rocket launchpads and power plants.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2023
Astell & Kern's latest mobile DAC brings 32-bit audio with fewer sacrificesYou can finally use your microphone between listening sessions.By J. Fingas, 01.12.2023
All Apple AirPods and Mac accessories could feature USB-C by 2024The iPhone 15 will also reportedly move to the charging standard.By I. Bonifacic, 10.09.2022
A USB-C iPhone could be part of a broader move away from Lightning for AppleAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the company is developing USB-C accessories.By I. Bonifacic, 05.15.2022
Engineer's USB-C AirPods give a glimpse at a Lightning-free paradiseKen Pillonel’s custom AirPods is the follow-up to the world’s first iPhone with USB-C.By S. Rutherford, 05.10.2022
An engineer just made the world’s first Android phone with a working Lightning portThe tongue-in-cheek project is the follow-up to last year’s USB-C iPhone.By S. Rutherford, 04.01.2022
The USB-C iPhone becomes a reality thanks to a robotics engineerIt can handle both charging and data transfers. By S. Dent, 10.12.2021
The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is now available separately for $149A version with a number pad is available for $179.By K. Holt, 08.03.2021
EU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standardThe European Parliment will likely vote on legislation in July. By I. Bonifacic, 01.31.2020
Apple says EU push for universal phone charger would 'stifle innovation'It wants to change connectors on its own terms.By J. Fingas, 01.23.2020
Apple may ditch the Lightning port on a 2021 iPhoneJust how you'd charge your phone isn't clear.By J. Fingas, 12.05.2019
Spare a thought for the guy with Lightning headphonesThe new iPad drops Apple's proprietary port and support for my headphones.By A. Souppouris, 10.30.2018
Square finally has a Lightning card reader for newer iPhonesYou can take payments on Chromebooks and Macs.By J. Fingas, 08.29.2018
iOS update adds security-focused USB restricted mode (updated)Law enforcement may have a tough time cracking your phone with a USB device.By R. LeFebvre, 07.09.2018
Belkin power bank charges with your iPhone's Lightning cableIt's not an iPhone with a USB port, but it still makes life easier.By J. Fingas, 07.05.2018
Belkin's 3.5mm to Lightning cable delivers retro connectivityTake that, jack-less iPhones. By R. England, 05.22.2018
Tangled 'particle' helps scientists model rare ball lightningIf you can't study it in nature, create it in the lab.By J. Fingas, 03.05.2018
Stripe will stop accepting bitcoin in AprilIt says long transaction times and high fees make it less useful for payments.By M. Locklear, 01.23.2018