Why USB-C Became Mandatory Almost Everywhere

Описание: USB-C is the small, oval port you now see on almost everything. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, headphones, cameras, gaming gear—even professional equipment—are increasingly built around this single connector. Today it feels universal. But getting here wasn’t simple.

For years, the tech world was a maze of incompatible cables. Different brands used different plugs. Chargers didn’t match devices. Drawers filled up with outdated cords that worked with nothing else. The promise of “universal” connections existed—but the reality was fragmentation.

In this episode of Simple Things – Surprising Histories, we break down how USB-C emerged from that chaos and became the modern standard. We explore what USB-C actually is, how it evolved from earlier USB designs, and why older connectors couldn’t keep up as devices became thinner, faster, and more power-hungry.

This video focuses on practical impact rather than technical jargon. You’ll learn how one compact port can deliver power, transfer massive amounts of data, and even output high-resolution video. We explain how USB Power Delivery expanded charging capabilities, why cable confusion didn’t fully disappear overnight, and what makes USB-C different beyond its reversible design.

We also examine the resistance from major manufacturers, the business reasons behind proprietary connectors, and how growing concerns about electronic waste led regulators to step in. That intervention didn’t just change phone chargers—it reshaped the global electronics market.

If you’ve ever wondered why USB-C is suddenly everywhere—or why it took so long—this documentary offers a clear, factual explanation of how one small connector became the default link between nearly all modern devices.

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Chapters
0:00 – The Drawer of Cables
1:15 – When “Universal” Failed
2:35 – What Makes USB-C Different
3:45 – Power, Data, and One Cable
4:35 – Why Adoption Was Forced
5:30 – The One Remaining Problem