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After Years of USB Word Salad, New Labels Strip Everything But the Speed

Monday January 13, 2025. 07:10 PM , from Slashdot
After Years of USB Word Salad, New Labels Strip Everything But the Speed
The USB Implementers Forum has simplified its labeling system for USB docking stations and cables, dropping technical terms like 'USB4v2' in favor of straightforward speed ratings such as 'USB 80Gbps' or 'USB 40Gbps.'

The move follows criticism of previous complex naming conventions like 'USB 3.2 Gen 2.' The new logos will also display power transmission capabilities for cables, addressing consumer confusion over USB standards.

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