Intel lays out its vision for the future of USB Type-C

Intel discussed its vision for the USB Type-C connector during its IDF16 presentation. The biggest changes the company wants to make center on the USB Power Delivery specification, but two new alternate mode specifications with interesting implications for future peripherals were discussed, too: USB Authentication and USB Bridging. Another interesting tidbit involves USB Type-C Digital Audio, a feature that might motivate headphone makers to put a USB Type-C plug on the ends of their cans.