A Reddit post shows the Sony Xperia 10 VII doesn't include a USB cable in the box. Judging by recent history, this could turn into a trend.

Following the removal of chargers, the smartphone industry is starting to omit the USB cable from new phone boxes, led by models like the Sony Xperia 10 VII. Manufacturers cite reduced e-waste and ...

My travel bag is one cable lighter for the widespread adoption of USB Type-C. I can thank, in part, the European Union for that one. The bloc used its considerable might to push manufacturers into ...

And today’s a good day to grab a few for yourself because Amazon is selling this 2-pack of Ugreen 100W USB-C cables for just ...

It’s fast, too, providing up to 100W of power. With a proper 100W charging block, you can fast-charge your phone, tablet, ...

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of ...

We may be approaching a wireless future, but USB is still one the most convenient ways to connect your devices, which means ...

Sometimes when you’re making a PCB that you plan on programming over USB, but you only plan on plugging in a couple of times, it would be nice to make that connection without another BOM ...

Remember when smartphones came with chargers, cables, and even earphones in the box? These good days are long gone, and the retail box for your new smartphone has gotten a lot emptier. But things ...

In late 2022, the European Union passed a landmark law requiring all smartphones and other electronic devices sold in the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging ...