No more annoyances with a USB plug that mysteriously manages to be upside-down both ways! But it had even more to offer. The new connector was slim enough for the latest lightweight gadgets like ...

A device that transfers power to smartphones, tablets and myriad portable devices. USB chargers plug into an AC outlet and provide a USB Type A or Type C socket to cable DC power to the device.

But don’t worry, there’s always a plan B. If your TV’s USB port isn’t up to the task, these streaming sticks often come with a power adapter that you can plug directly into a wall outlet.

It accepts a Micro USB A or Micro USB B plug. See Micro USB and USB OTG. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.