Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

Another "What if?" kind of topic. The other day I saw my friend have one of those Verizon hot spots and I was intrigued by one thing: its connector. Instead of a typical USB Type-A plug, it looked a ...

While a reversible "Type-A" USB connector may not meet the specifications of a certified USB cable, Apple has nevertheless shown interest in building one, a newly published patent application reveals.