Despite the global push for USB-C as a universal standard, true standardization remains elusive. The Atlantic highlights that while USB-C was meant to be the solution to our plug chaos, variations in standards and capabilities over time create ongoing compatibility issues. As new devices require different specifications and older plugs remain in use, the battle of the plugs continues. Even with efforts towards a universal solution, the relentless march of technology and the persistence of legacy devices mean we may never fully escape the tangled web of different cables.