Meet MicFlip, world's first reversible micro-USB cable

There were complaints when Apple replaced its old dock connectors with the reversible Lightning cable, but they've made life infinitely easier for iOS users. MicFlip, the world's first reversible micro-USB cable, promises to do the same for Android (and other smartphone) users.

Have you ever tried plugging a micro-USB cable into your phone, tablet, e-reader or other mobile device in the dark of night? You have a 50 per cent chance of getting the connector the right side up, but in reality you usually get it wrong 100 per cent of the time. Not with the MicFlip. It works either way so every time you attempt to plug in a micro-USB device, it's guaranteed to work.

The MicFlip's creators have gone the crowdfunding route to help bring the cable to the confused charging masses and it has already reached its funding goal. When available, sometime next month, the MicFlip will sell for about $20, but early bird pre-orders are still available so you can buy one now for just $15.