And it is not, clearly not. The chips really can’t lie.” Out of all of our cables, Jessa found that six out of the eight cables we bought did not have the protective chip and could pose a hazard.

At roughly $14 for a pair of 6-foot USB-C to USB-C charging cables from a brand-name people trust, it’s a great value, and for most people looking to handle phone-, small laptop-, and tablet ...