13 Surprising Gadgets You Can Plug Into Your Monitor's USB Port

Your monitor's USB ports can do more than you think. Learn how to power, connect, and enhance your setup with smart, ...
Ars Technica

USB soundcard or audio interface with separate volume control for headphones and speakers

I got an open box M-Audio M-Track Solo for silly cheap, just for laughs. I know absolutely nothing about music creation, but I do have quite a collection of USB DACs and the price was good... and I ...

3 reasons USB-C should've been standard on Google smart speakers by now

Google's new Home smart speaker has a DC barrel for power, not USB-C. It's a big ask to dedicate a standalone wall outlet just for one speaker.
The Verge

JBL’s latest affordable Bluetooth speakers are waterproof and charge via USB-C

Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and commerce. He joined in 2018, and served as commerce editor at Polygon until May 2025. JBL has announced new Clip 4 and Go 3 miniature Bluetooth ...
gearpatrol

USB-C vs Thunderbolt: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve bought a new gadget in the last few years, chances are it has a USB-C (also referred to as a USB Type-C) charging port. All the latest MacBooks, Chromebooks and Windows laptops have at least ...
PC Magazine

Some Sonos Roam Speakers Are Overheating, Melting the USB-C Port

If you own a Sonos Roam, you shouldn’t leave it unattended and on charge for long periods of time. Sonos has acknowledged reports from some users who have found their Roam speaker has overheated when ...