The OnePlus 2’s USB-C cable is terrific. Photo: OnePlus

Yes, we’re getting excited about a cable.

Why? Because it’s likely to be the first USB-C cable that ships with an Android-powered smartphone — the upcoming OnePlus 2. It’s also very similar to the OnePlus One’s cable, which boasts an excellent, tangle-free design.

The face of regret. Screenshot: Cult of Android

No matter how robust you believe your smartphone case to be, battering it with a hammer just for the sake of it is never a good idea. One young boy learned this the hard way when he smashed his smartphone to bits in an effort to show friends how strong his case was.

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.

Thanks to iOS and Android, Apple and Google have been locked in a battle with each other for years now.

Which is why it’s all the more ironic that Google would choose to unveil its latest Street View feature by letting users scale Yosemite’s “El Capitan” — the vertical rock formation which just so happens to also be the name of Apple’s next OS X iteration.

The Cherry Mobile One is the first Android One handset to be launched in Myanmar. Photo: Google.

Google has expanded its Android One program to Myanmar. Under this program, Google aims to release high-quality, budget Android devices that deliver a great usability experience and are always running the latest version of the OS.

Basically a Star Trek computer for your home.

Remember Echo, Amazon’s Siri-in-a-tube which was first announced back in November, but until now has only been available on an invitation-only basis?

If the idea of getting hold of Jeff Bezos’ standalone virtual assistant appeals to you, today is your lucky day — as Echo is now available to all U.S. customers for $179.99 via Amazon.com.