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Finally, a USB standard that can provide the data AND power requirements of a city. (thelemmy.club)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world
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[–] 180 points 7 months ago (7 children)

The OP: https://www.datapro.net/news/usb-type-d-connector-unveiled.html

Following the overwhelmingly positive response to 180° reversible connectors like USB Type C and Apple's Lightning, USB Type D's novel plus-shaped design can correctly be inserted in 4 different orientations, a mere 90 degrees apart.

"With our reversible Type C connector, we allowed users to blindly plug in their devices with minimal frustration. But we wanted to take it a step further. Now with USB Type D, no matter how crazy your night has been, we guarantee that you'll be able to successfully plug in your phone before passing out."

Remember when funny people still did April fools? I've not seen a good April fools hoax that doesn't transparently reek of marketing in years

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  • [–] 39 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Google Japan always put out great ones, but admittedly I can't remember how old the last one I remember is, and it could have very well been a decade ago ;_;

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    image of an AUX connector

    Get 360° freedom.
    Alas only on a single axis.

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    I still always need to attempt plugging in these motherfuckers a few times. Never had one break or otherwise become unusable though. Strong as an aux.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago*

    I just stick my index finger right next to it, use the finger to feel the socket and then move the plug forward.
    The taper in the front does the rest.

    Doesn't work as well with USB C because:

    1. The curved bevel is not good enough for the job
    2. On the PC, the USB C is recessed and the I shield has a big enough hole that the plug can get stuck on the side of the socket instead of correctly inside.

    Honestly, USB A feels easier to use in that case.

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    • [–] 111 points 7 months ago

    Image

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    [–] 94 points 7 months ago (5 children)

    Sure, they can request 1.21GW, but the answer's always "no".

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    • [–] 75 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    1.21 gigawatts!? 1.21 gigawatts… Great scott…

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    • [–] 62 points 7 months ago

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    [–] 60 points 7 months ago (5 children)

    Next up: USB-E which is just a barrel plug that can be inserted 360 degrees.

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    • [–] 46 points 7 months ago

    "The massive ceramic connector and 10 inch thick cable immediatelly make obvious that the USB-D connector has been designed from the ground up to be able to power the latest generation of Graphics Card"

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    [–] 46 points 7 months ago

    The time travelling aspect is nice, too...

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    [–] 29 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    Superconductor kept at a few Kelvin should do it. Available on any system with build in cryogenic unit. It's part of the D port standard after all.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    Any superconductor will do actually, it's just that the ones we have at this point need to be really frigging cold. A room temp superconductor is the dream, and would function exactly the same as one that only works at a few kelvin.

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    • [–] 22 points 7 months ago* (2 children)

    "One point twenty-one jiggawatts?!"

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    • [–] 20 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    Wait, is this now satire or not? I am so confused.

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  • [–] 31 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    it is from 1st of April, the so called April's fools day. 1.21giga watts, at non lethal voltages of approximately 100 volts is approx. 12 million amperes. Solid copper wires for this current would be aprox 4m (12ft) in diameter.
    So, yes, it is satire.

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    • [–] 19 points 7 months ago

    usb D(eez nuts)

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    [–] 16 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 child)

    When I say that I want you to give me "the D", this is also what I mean.

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    • [–] 12 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    How many standards does it take to make one-for-all actual standard?

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    • [–] 8 points 7 months ago

    That's heavy!

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    [–] 7 points 7 months ago

    Great Scott!

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    [–] 6 points 7 months ago

    Great! I'll get the dolorian and fix this whole timeline!

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    [–] 5 points 7 months ago

    I was REALLY hoping to find a source page for that, sounded hilarious

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