A trade group is done creating a technology to let ordinary USB ports take over from the 3.5mm audio jack on laptops and PCs. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about ...

To get a more comprehensive understanding of the inner-workings of USB-C headphones, be sure to read the in-depth article on our sister site SoundGuys. While Google does include its Pixel USB earbuds ...

In a sea of 3D audio products and true-wireless earbuds, USB Type-C headphones were nowhere in sight at CES 2019. This absence isn’t an accident, however. Rather, it’s the deafening silence of an ...

3.5mm ports are still included on new laptops, because many people still own and prefer wired headphones and earbuds for several reasons. For one, they are generally cheaper than wireless alternatives ...

The future of mobile device audio is here, and if you hated the iPhone 7’s Lightning connector headphones, you’ll loathe this new solution. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) recently announced the ...

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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 ...

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, ...

The 2018 iPad Pro has no room for a headphone jack, but Kanex makes a USB-C adapter that includes the 3.5mm audio port needed for standard headphones or speakers. We tested this handy accessory with ...

Plug headphones or speakers into an 2018 iPad Pro, while also charging the tablet, with Satechi’s latest adapter. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac There’s no headphone jack in the 2018 iPad Pro, which is ...