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Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones

Werewolf, a company, sells programmable dongles that enable legacy electronic devices without USB-C ports to draw power from USB-C sources, enabling portable power solutions for older gadgets.

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The Verge

Aug 7, 2026

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I stopped trusting USB-C cable labels and started testing them

A Hacker News user shared a personal anecdote about losing trust in USB-C cable labeling and beginning to test cables empirically, highlighting real-world interoperability and safety concerns with consumer USB-C accessories.

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Hacker News Front Page

Published Aug 3, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 7, 2026

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Over half a million power tool batteries have been recalled due to a USB-C charging fire risk

Greenworks Tools recalled approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded yard tools due to a USB-C charging-related fire hazard in their lithium-ion batteries, as confirmed by the US CPSC.

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The Verge

Jul 17, 2026

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I'm a USB-C Maximalist

A forum post titled 'I'm a USB-C Maximalist' appears on Hacker News with no substantive content beyond the title and the label 'Comments'.

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Hacker News Front Page

Jul 15, 2026

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This free Mac app reveals the truth about your mystery USB-C cables

A free Mac app called WhatCable leverages existing Apple Silicon system telemetry to reveal USB-C cable capabilities—such as speed, power delivery, and protocol support—without requiring external hardware.

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The Verge

Jul 13, 2026