# Don't Plug This Tiny Device Into Your Car's USB Port

> Ever since the late 2000s, almost every modern car has come with a factory-installed USB port. These allow you to charge your phone or other devices, as well as connect to the car's infotainment system through Apple…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2077460/never-plug-usb-killer-into-car-ports/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696ea47c85a3fbc9633c83db)
- **Published:** 2026-01-19
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #apple #port #device #host #plug #tiny #allow #almost
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/696ea47c85a3fbc9633c83db

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