{
  "id": 49328,
  "title": "Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/which-usb-adapters-should-you-actually-keep-in-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-02T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2225779/which-usb-adapter-to-keep/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "You may safely discard USB adapters that are outdated or obsolete. USB-C is the standard port for many modern devices, while USB-A is still widely used in older devices. Keep USB-A adapters for connecting peripherals like mice, keyboards, and flash drives to USB-C ports. For USB-C to USB-C connections, prioritize USB-C to USB-C cables over adapters, as they offer a more versatile and convenient solution. However, keep a few USB-C to USB-A adapters handy for connecting USB-C accessories to laptops or desktops with USB-A ports.",
  "summary": "As USB-C becomes the standard across most devices, it's time to go through that drawer full of USB adapters and toss those you no longer need.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}