In this case, someone (not me) somehow managed to totally demolish the mini USB port in their new Motorola ... Note that the fourth pin is actually shoved inward and upward just a bit.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connectors are synonymous with modern electronics, and since the early 2000s, one standard has dominated all others — the USB.

And what was staring me in the face is something I haven’t seen in years: a Mini USB port. The Streaming Stick+ uses a power port that hasn’t been seen on a smartphone since President Obama ...

Systematic Development Group has released an ultra-secure portable flash drive, fitting a full PIN entry ... secure, 10-digit model, attracted by the design’s different take on USB stick security.