A few months ago, Amazon banned USB-C cables that did not meet the standards set forth by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), and for good reason: such cables are prone to failure, can damage connected devices, and even catch fire. Not to be mistaken for USB OTG, USB-C is the latest iteration in USB design that finally provides a one-size-fits-all plug — no more confusion between Mini-USB and Micro-USB. In theory, this is great as it standardizes all kinds of device ports. Indeed, everyone should know about USB-C going forward. But this whole fiasco with defective cables may hold back, or...
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