What Happens If You Plug A USB 2.0 Cable Into A USB 3.1 Port?

Though USB ports and cables may be universal, designations like USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 may leave many questioning whether ...
PC World

Why your fraying USB cables are a problem

Even if you’ve done a great job looking after your devices, chances are you will have a few much-loved USB cables that look worse for wear. Fraying or breaking cables will mostly work when you need ...
CNET

With new USB connector, no more wrong-way-up cables

A major revamp of the ports and cables of the ubiquitous connection technology will make USB connectors reversible, slimmer, and better at transmitting data and power. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...
Daily Mail

Revealed: The reversible and slimmer USB plug that will replace ALL other connectors for PCs and smartphones

The final design of the new type of USB plug that will replace all other USB connectors, has been unveiled. The USB Type-C plug is reversible so users will no longer have to stab blindly at USB ports ...
Ars Technica

Tiny, reversible USB Type-C connector finalized

The USB Promoter Group announced today that it has finalized the design of the USB Type-C plug, a new type of USB plug that’s designed to completely replace every size of all current USB connectors.