#power-delivery

#power-delivery

It turns out that it actually means something. There's a standardized color scheme that communicates information about that device's capabilities. Mind blown? If you never noticed this, you're not alone. Most USB devices work fine on any compatible port, but they may not be optimized for optimal performance. For example, if you've noticed a mouse seems to work better in one port over another, it's not in your head. One probably supports USB 3.0, and the other doesn't.

If you pay attention to what the biggest tech companies are saying about AI demand, you'll notice a common thread: they're running short of compute capacity. That means the large language models underpinning AI products today need even more data centers to be trained and for inferencing, and therefore, they need more power. Against that backdrop, energy efficiency has suddenly become a critical priority for semiconductor manufacturers.

Apple's official 20W USB-C charger is a $19 single-port affair that doesn't include any cables in the box. Anker's solution flips that equation entirely, with two chargers sporting dual-ports apiece, plus two included USB-C cables, all for just $12 on Amazon right now. That's down from the regular $18 price and an all-time low for this bundle. You're essentially getting five times the charging capability for less than what Apple charges for their basic single-port adapter,

What this hub basically does is give your laptop the versatility that's been taken away from it by manufacturers: Plug it into one USB‑C port and you've got seven handy connections at your fingertips. There are two fast USB‑A 3.1 ports for keyboard and external drives and two further USB‑C data ports capable of transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps.

A 140W charger measuring just 3.11 x 2.56 x 1.26 inches showcases GaN technology's ability to create powerful and compact charging solutions.