My favorite USB-C accessory just got a big functionality upgrade (plus it's on sale)

I've always appreciated these simple accessories, and this new feature makes them more useful than ever. Right now they're just $13 for Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

• The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $13 at Amazon.
• It can pump out as much as 240W of power.
• I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors.

These ever-handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters come in a two-pack and are on sale for just $13 for Amazon's Big Spring Sale event. That's 24% off the regular price of $17.

A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the magnetic breakaway USB-C connector is one of the best USB accessories out there. Sure, it's not as flashy as a hardware-encrypted storage device or as geeky as a USB power meter, but ...