Sometimes one size does fit all. We are used to phones and tablets with two ports on the edge: a micro USB slot for charging the phone and a round hole to fit an audio jack and connect headphones or ...

Although many use portable speakers via Bluetooth nowadays, most speakers still have USB ports for reasons other than playing ...

Intel says there are good reasons to say goodbye to the 3.5mm audio jack and bring headphones, earbuds and microphones into the digital era. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...

Following today's announcement of Lossless audio and Personalized Spatial Audio for the AirPods Max, Apple today released a USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable. The cable is designed for the AirPods Max with ...

The 3.5mm phone jack is a well-established standard in the audio industry and continues to get strong support from users in the market. Originally invented in the 19 th century for telephone switch ...

Glamorous earrings that’ll elevate your festive outfits Mobile devices are ditching headphone jacks, but you can still use your device’s USB Type C port with your favorite headphones if you get your ...

Most smartphones these days come without a 3.5mm audio jack. While there are plenty of options for USB-C and wireless earbuds, some people still prefer their 3.5mm earbuds and headsets. Fortunately, ...

With iOS 18.4 and a new firmware, the AirPods Max finally get USB audio. For analog connections, Apple sells a new cable. A little surprise for all owners of AirPods Max with USB-C connection: Apple's ...

Ever since the first rumors that popped up late last year that Apple will be dropping the headphone jack from its next iPhone, the tech world has gone into a tizzy. Since then other manufacturers have ...