Life was easier when smartphone manufacturers included chargers. We didn’t have to worry about wattage, power delivery standards, and other factors. Now we’re on our own, and I can tell you ...

An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, Latvia said, triggering an investigation by local and NATO maritime forces ...

In other words, using a third-party cable with an OPPO adapter will result in significantly slower charging speeds. This is because the company opted to increase the charging current instead of ...

On Christmas morning, Estonia’s power grid operators got an unwanted surprise: The Estlink 2 power cable linking them to Finland had failed. The outage left only the Estlink 1 cable in operation ...

The Retractable 65 hides a surprising amount of utility inside a casing that resembles a miniature record player. Not only do you get the coiling 2.3-foot USB-C cable, but it also ...

But plugging in the wrong HDMI cable can hold it back from reaching its full potential, especially when you’re gaming. It’s almost absurd that such a seemingly basic component can make or ...

The PS5 supports 8K@60Hz or 4K@120Hz, so you’ll want to choose an HDMI cable that’s designed to support the latest features of the PS5, including 4K resolution at 120Hz and even 8K resolution ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

These sockets aren't designed to handle the continuous high-power demand required for EV charging, and they can overheat over time, posing a fire risk, especially if extension leads or partially wound ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

I've tested hundreds of iPhone power banks, scrutinizing everything from their sleek designs and rapid charge times to their hefty recharge capacities, power outputs, port varieties, and safety ...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has officially been unveiled, and while it doesn’t bring bigger batteries or faster charging speeds, several enhancements aim to improve its efficiency and usability. The ...