Pets chewing through your charging cables? This one's almost indestructible

• Galvanox's pet-proof USB-C cable is $15 for the six-foot and $18 for the 10-foot.
• It's a tough, non-chewable cable with a small connector so you can still use it with phones in cases.
• Its heft makes it a bit unwieldy.

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I have to admit: charging cables are a lot better than they were a decade ago. I remember a time when "how to fix my charging cable" was a very hot topic. We have since moved on, and cables are a lot more robust. So much so that it's rare to come across a tatty cable.

Unless, that is, that it's been chewed by someone's furry friend.  

Also: I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels old school

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