From desk-dominating 6K monitors to input devices that rethink how we click, scroll, and type, CES 2026 proved that the unsung heroes of the PC world—peripherals!—are about to have a breakout year.

Designers may not give much thought to a connector’s requirements for mating cycles, which can range from low double digits ...

We are all familiar enough by now with the succession of boards that have come from Raspberry Pi in Cambridge over the years, ...

USB-C is everywhere in 2025. If you've felt like every new device you buy, from smartphones to laptops and tablets, uses a USB-C port for charging, you're not imagining things. USB-C has quickly ...

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If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...

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The convenience of online shopping from major retailers means that it can be easy to impulse purchase gadgets without looking too closely at the details. When they arrive, you might find that they're ...

Fischer Connectors’ UltiMate series now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with a new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). UltiMate ratchet USB-C series Credit: Fischer Connectors The connector ...

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 ...