A cable used to charge a smartphone or other portable device. Plugging into the socket of a USB charger at one end, the cable has a device connector on the other (Mini USB, Micro USB, Apple dock ...

A type of USB connector. USB stands for "Universal Serial Bus". Devices connected to the computer using a USB cable can easily exchange files and information (if the device supports Mass Storage mode, ...

Trying to save a few bucks by purchasing offbrand cables? We've all done it -- but there's something you should know about new USB Type-C connectors popping up on cellphones (Nexus, OnePlus), laptops ...