The connector that refused to die—and the economics that explain why.

Amazon’s new gigabit Ethernet adapter promises faster speeds across devices, but USB 2.0 limits real-world performance.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connectors are synonymous with modern electronics, and since the early 2000s, one standard has dominated all others — the USB. While almost ...

For a quarter of a century, the USB port has been a faithful old friend. Connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals, all we've ever needed to do was plug them in and watch it all ...