Latest Apple Rumor Says There's a New iPod in the Works
It’s been a long time since the iPod was Apple’s most important gadget, and while the iPod Classic, the iPod Nano, and…
Using USB-C on the iPad (So Far...)
The USB-C port on the new iPad Pro is a big deal. Besides charging the device and showing off Apple’s decision to take…
All the Useful Stuff Your iPad and Other Gadgets Can Do With USB-C
Surprise! Apple decided to go with USB-C charging for its latest batch of iPad Pros, which means... well, what exactly…
Apple's Lightning Port Kingdom Is Crumbling
For years, Apple’s mobile devices have been off in their wonderland of proprietary ports while the rest of the tech…
If This Leak Is Legit, the Pixel 3 XL Will Be Google's Ugliest Phone Yet
If you’re worried that Google might change its mind about including the hated notch on its rumored Pixel 3 smartphone,…
I Actually Like USB-C Dongles
Today, Apple finally pulled the 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro from its store. This marks the end of the dongle-free MacBook…
Best of Gizmodo: The EU's Bad New Copyright Law, Microsoft's ICE Contract, and Comic-Con 2018
The bad news: The European Union is moving forward with its potentially disastrous new Copyright Directive, a law that…
USB-C Is a Mess—How to Navigate It
USB Type-C, or simply USB-C, sounds fine in theory—a single port to handle charging, data transfer, video output, and…
This USB-C iPhone Rumor Is Too Much
A post by DigiTimes that’s making the rounds cites unnamed “sources at analog IC vendors” who say that Apple could be…
These Crowdfunded Nintendo Switch Docks Sure Look Like Rebranded USB-C Adapters
The Nintendo Switch seems like it could be the perfect portable gaming console—were it not for the bulky dock required…
Why the Hell Doesn't the Surface Laptop Have a USB-C Charger?
Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop yesterday, and our first impressions of the device were great. It’s super thin,…
This WSJ iPhone 8 Rumor Is Absolutely Insane
We’re about six months away from the next iPhone, AKA the iPhone 8 (or the iPhone X, or the iPhone: Tenth Anniversary…
USB-C Power Meter Helps You Spot Counterfeit Accessories Before They Fry Your Gadgets
The promise of USB-C is great: One cable to connect all of your devices, laptops, tablets, smartphone. Unfortunately it…
LaCie's Fastest Rugged Drive Yet Also Plays Nice With Your USB-C Laptop
It’s not the first external drive from LaCie with a USB-C connection, but the company’s much-loved rugged line just got…
New Lenovo ThinkPads Won't Burn If You Use the Wrong Charger
Ahead of CES 2017 Lenovo has quietly refreshed its entire ThinkPad line with an update to the slightly faster Kaby Lake…
Your Guide to USB-C Dongle Hell
Apple has embraced the mono-port. With the new MacBook Pro, the Cupertino company has scrapped the myriad of ports on…
Google's New USB-C Recommendations Might Save Your Phone From Exploding
Google has a set of guidelines for Android manufacturers called the Android Compatibility Definition Document (CDD).…
Belkin's New Thunderbolt 3 Dock Is Ridiculously Expensive [Updated]
Now that the new MacBook Pro is out (the one without the Touch Bar, anyway), a lot of Mac nerds are about to enter the…
This MagSafe Ripoff Cable Sucks
Charging cables aren’t exactly the sexiest pieces of technology, but they’re essential to every setup. Normally, I…
Intel Thinks USB-C Should Replace the Headphone Jack
While every other port on your computer has become digitized and smarter, the good ‘ol 3.5mm headphone jack has…