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In a perfect world, Thunderbolt would fix the hot mess that is USB-C

Perchance to dream of a unified USB standard.

(Image credit: Android Central)Join Namerah Saud Fatmi as she explores the cool, quirky, and sometimes downright odd world of smartphone accessories, gadgets, and other nerdy toys every week. (Image credit: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central)I'm not going to break down all the different specs, but here's a handy chart I borrowed from an excellent explainer by Tom's Guide. We're starting to see more computing devices out there that tap into the full potential of this standard, although the spec feels like it's held back due to requirements, licensing, and the rivalry between Intel and Qualcomm.

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