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Why I keep these $5 USB-C breakaway connectors with me at all times (and how they work)

ID: 599b2e7b-ed85-5bbe-babf-b33e3a23c9c7

STIX ID: report--599b2e7b-ed85-5bbe-babf-b33e3a23c9c7

Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-03-16

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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This ZDNET article reviews a USB-C magnetic swiveling breakaway connector, recounting an anecdote about a broken car USB-C port and explaining the connector's design, swivel/rotation capability, magnetized breakaway safety, 240W charging capability, and a 480Mbps data limitation; the author endorses the inexpensive two-pack as a useful accessory for preventing port damage in cars, handheld consoles, and portable power stations.

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