Generally, the versions refer to the speed and functionality of the USB cable, while the USB type refers to the physical shape and the wiring of the ports and plugs. Let's start with the USB type.

Not only did the cable kill the analyser, though, but it also fried both USB Type-C ports on Leung's Chromebook Pixel: "Neither would charge or act as a host when I plugged in a USB device such ...

Amazon makes its own cables for a variety of devices, and it’s no surprise that it also sells a capable USB C cable. This is a standard Type C cable that uses a USB A connector on the other end.

"There were people who said that Type C cables were safe from this type ... A demo video shows a phone running the cable's interface capturing every word that he typed.

A USB-C cable is a recent type of USB connector that's easier to use and more powerful than older USB types. USB-C cables can be used to quickly charge many popular devices, including the MacBook ...