perhaps it was the excitement of the grand national , but this horse fell at the first hurdle after wandering into thick mud . it was hardly becher 's brook - one of aintree 's most notorious fences - but cody somehow found himself stuck in the bog in belvedere , south-east london . crew members climbed into the watery ditch as they tried to ease the distressed animal to safety on friday afternoon . sticky situation : animal rescue experts spent more than an hour rescuing cody after he wandered into a bog . cody was covered head to hoof in mud after being dragged to safety , but - despite being shaken by the ordeal - was otherwise unharmed . the final design of the new type of usb plug that will replace all other usb connectors , has been unveiled . the usb type-c plug is reversible so users will no longer have to stab blindly at usb ports in order to connect and charge gadgets , because plugs will fit in sockets in either direction . the usb promoter group said that the next generation design is thinner than its predecessors so it can be used in increasing sleek smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks . borough commander for bexley richard welch said crews worked hard to save the horse . he added : ` one thing is certain that it wo n't be running in the grand national tomorrow . ' falling at the first hurdle : cody got stuck in the mud after wandering into a bog in belvedere south-east london . ` cody has been taken back to the stables to be seen by a vet . ' fire crews were dispatched to save him from his ordeal shortly before 1.30 pm and worked for an hour and a half before freeing him at 2.55 pm . the usb promoter group unveiled its usb type-c plug which is reversible and slimmer than previous standards . different types of ports are also pictured . the plug is designed for slimmer smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks but will not be compatible with older computer equipment without an adapter . the usb type-c connector is a completely new design . it has been designed for use with thinner , sleeker devices , such as tablets and ultrabooks . china 's ding junhui suffered a bizarre lapse of concentration which ended his chance of a rare maximum 147 break at the world snooker championship on tuesday . ding potted 12 reds and 12 blacks to rack up 96 points but after knocking in the 13th red he screwed back up the table to get position on the blue . the world no 3 suddenly realised what he had done and held his head in his hands before starting to giggle along with his first-round opponent mark davis . ding jinhui was on for a maxumum break of 147 before screwing back for the blue instead of the black . capsule hotels are the norm in busy cities which attract a large number of tourists . previously considered tiny , cramped and uncomfortable , they are now becoming , smarter , slicker and sexier as more and more travellers seek unique experiences at wallet-friendly prices . and now the brains behind sleep pod company podtime are jumping on the trend , launching podtels , their version of a compact hotel . it claims to be robust enough for laptops and slim enough for smartphones . it is being built on existing usb 3.1 and usb 2.0 technologies . the plug is smaller than current laptop connectors , and more closely resembles the size of the current 2.0 micro usb . crucially , it will be reversible meaning it will work whichever way it is plugged in . this is similar to how apple 's lightning connector works . sleeping tubes are currently only used in the workplace but podtime has launched their hotel business , podtels . the chinese world no 3 realised what he had done and chuckled during his first-round match with mark davis . he composed himself before attempting a very difficult cut on the black but was unable to keep the break going when his shot missed . ding would have pocketed # 30,000 for a maximum break , which has only been achieved 10 times in the world championships at the crucible theatre in sheffield . ` the usb type-c specification establishes a new cable and connector scheme tailored to fit mobile device product designs , yet robust enough for laptops and tablets , ' the san francisco-based group said . reports of the fabled plug began in december last year and renderings of what it might look like leaked in april . ` we are trying to launch the hotel in gatwick airport , ' co-founder paul grindrod told mailonline travel . the usb 2.0 specification was released in 2000 and became the standard by the end of 2001 , followed by usb 3.0 in 2008 , and 3.1 in july 2013 . apple uses its own lightning connector on newer models of iphone and ipads , which can be inserted either way up . ` we already have a hotel in moscow and we 're hoping to launch more hotels all over the world . ' capsule hotels were first developed in japan and feature a number of very small rooms . designed to provide inexpensive overnight accommodation , they are usually located near train stations and provide overnight accommodation for business people or commuters who have missed their last train home . podtime 's sleeping tubes have currently only been used in the workplace with companies like facebook and nestle investing in the nap cylinder . there is also a hostel in north america which features the company 's new double bunk pods . ding was n't able to continue his break to pocket # 30,000 at the world snooker championships at the crucible . small but perfectly formed : the pods will be able to be stacked into two levels , which will form a hotel complex . the pods will have space for luggage and there will be optional extras like tvs , lighting and power sockets . the pods are the brainchild of jon gray , who created them as a recharge hub for busy city executives.the business was launched in 2011 . podtels will see the sleep pods -- which are based on the current pods but able to take a double bed - being stacked into two levels , which will form a hotel complex . podtel rooms , which measure 1.5 m , will also have space for luggage and there will be optional extras like tvs , lighting and power sockets . the type-c connector will work in a similar way , while resembling the size of the current micro usb plug . according to the group , the type-c will be ` the only connector one will need across all devices . ' in april , renderings were released shat showed a thinner usb dock , better suited for tablets and ultrabooks -lrb- illustrated -rrb- . it is only now that the design and full specifications have been released . crucially , however , because the new design is different to the current versions of usb plugs , users of older computing equipment will need an adapter to use the new plugs . ` interest in the usb type-c connector has not only been global , but cross-industry as well , ' said brad saunders , usb 3.0 promoter group chairman . ` we would love to have one in london but as yet there are n't enough funds as we are a small company , ' mr grindrod said . ` representatives from the pc , mobile , automotive and internet of things industries have been knocking down our door anticipating this new standard . ' it is anticipated that everyday devices connected to the internet , from smart light bulbs to smart fridges will become increasingly common in years to come , as more consumers embrace the internet of things . ` this specification is the culmination of an extensive , cooperative effort among industry leaders to standardise the next generation usb connector as a long-lasting , robust solution , ' he added . the new cable and connector supports usb performance at superspeed usb 10 gbps -lrb- gigabits per second -rrb- and provide up to 100w of power .
the usb promoter group unveiled its slimmer usb type-c plug . reversible design means days of jabbing at usb ports to make plugs fit will be over as the new design will work both ways . next-generation plug is slimmer to fit smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks . as the new design is different to the . current versions of usb plugs , users of older computing equipment will . need an adapter to use the new plugs . currently there are no plans for apple to adopt the new standard .
perhaps it was the excitement of the grand national , but this horse fell at the first hurdle after wandering into thick mud . it was hardly becher 's brook - one of aintree 's most notorious fences - but cody somehow found himself stuck in the bog in belvedere , south-east london . crew members climbed into the watery ditch as they tried to ease the distressed animal to safety on friday afternoon . sticky situation : animal rescue experts spent more than an hour rescuing cody after he wandered into a bog . cody was covered head to hoof in mud after being dragged to safety , but - despite being shaken by the ordeal - was otherwise unharmed . the final design of the new type of usb plug that will replace all other usb connectors , has been unveiled . the usb type-c plug is reversible so users will no longer have to stab blindly at usb ports in order to connect and charge gadgets , because plugs will fit in sockets in either direction . the usb promoter group said that the next generation design is thinner than its predecessors so it can be used in increasing sleek smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks . borough commander for bexley richard welch said crews worked hard to save the horse . he added : ` one thing is certain that it wo n't be running in the grand national tomorrow . ' falling at the first hurdle : cody got stuck in the mud after wandering into a bog in belvedere south-east london . ` cody has been taken back to the stables to be seen by a vet . ' fire crews were dispatched to save him from his ordeal shortly before 1.30 pm and worked for an hour and a half before freeing him at 2.55 pm . the usb promoter group unveiled its usb type-c plug which is reversible and slimmer than previous standards . different types of ports are also pictured . the plug is designed for slimmer smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks but will not be compatible with older computer equipment without an adapter . the usb type-c connector is a completely new design . it has been designed for use with thinner , sleeker devices , such as tablets and ultrabooks . china 's ding junhui suffered a bizarre lapse of concentration which ended his chance of a rare maximum 147 break at the world snooker championship on tuesday . ding potted 12 reds and 12 blacks to rack up 96 points but after knocking in the 13th red he screwed back up the table to get position on the blue . the world no 3 suddenly realised what he had done and held his head in his hands before starting to giggle along with his first-round opponent mark davis . ding jinhui was on for a maxumum break of 147 before screwing back for the blue instead of the black . capsule hotels are the norm in busy cities which attract a large number of tourists . previously considered tiny , cramped and uncomfortable , they are now becoming , smarter , slicker and sexier as more and more travellers seek unique experiences at wallet-friendly prices . and now the brains behind sleep pod company podtime are jumping on the trend , launching podtels , their version of a compact hotel . it claims to be robust enough for laptops and slim enough for smartphones . it is being built on existing usb 3.1 and usb 2.0 technologies . the plug is smaller than current laptop connectors , and more closely resembles the size of the current 2.0 micro usb . crucially , it will be reversible meaning it will work whichever way it is plugged in . this is similar to how apple 's lightning connector works . sleeping tubes are currently only used in the workplace but podtime has launched their hotel business , podtels . the chinese world no 3 realised what he had done and chuckled during his first-round match with mark davis . he composed himself before attempting a very difficult cut on the black but was unable to keep the break going when his shot missed . ding would have pocketed # 30,000 for a maximum break , which has only been achieved 10 times in the world championships at the crucible theatre in sheffield . ` the usb type-c specification establishes a new cable and connector scheme tailored to fit mobile device product designs , yet robust enough for laptops and we would love to have one in london but as yet there are n't enough funds as we are a small company , ' mr grindrod said . ` representatives from the pc , mobile , automotive and internet of things industries have been knocking down our door anticipating this new standard . ' it is anticipated that everyday devices connected to the internet , from smart light bulbs to smart fridges will become increasingly common in years to come , as more consumers embrace the internet of things . ` this specification is the culmination of an extensive , cooperative effort among industry leaders to standardise the next generation usb connector as a long-lasting , robust solution , ' he added . the new cable and connector supports usb performance at superspeed usb 10 gbps -lrb- gigabits per second -rrb- and provide up to 100w of power .
perhaps it was the excitement of the grand national , but this horse fell at the first hurdle after wandering into thick mud . it was hardly becher 's brook - one of aintree 's most notorious fences - but cody somehow found himself stuck in the bog in belvedere , south-east london . crew members climbed into the watery ditch as they tried to ease the distressed animal to safety on friday afternoon . sticky situation : animal rescue experts spent more than an hour rescuing cody after he wandered into a bog . cody was covered head to hoof in mud after being dragged to safety , but - despite being shaken by the ordeal - was otherwise unharmed . the final design of the new type of usb plug that will replace all other usb connectors , has been unveiled . the usb type-c plug is reversible so users will no longer have to stab blindly at usb ports in order to connect and charge gadgets , because plugs will fit in sockets in either direction . the usb promoter group said that the next generation design is thinner than its predecessors so it can be used in increasing sleek smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks . borough commander for bexley richard welch said crews worked hard to save the horse . he added : ` one thing is certain that it wo n't be running in the grand national tomorrow . ' falling at the first hurdle : cody got stuck in the mud after wandering into a bog in belvedere south-east london . ` cody has been taken back to the stables to be seen by a vet . ' fire crews were dispatched to save him from his ordeal shortly before 1.30 pm and worked for an hour and a half before freeing him at 2.55 pm . the usb promoter group unveiled its usb type-c plug which is reversible and slimmer than previous standards . different types of ports are also pictured . the plug is designed for slimmer smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks but will not be compatible with older computer equipment without an adapter . the usb type-c connector is a completely new design . it has been designed for use with thinner , sleeker devices , such as tablets and ultrabooks . china 's ding junhui suffered a bizarre lapse of concentration which ended his chance of a rare maximum 147 break at the world snooker championship on tuesday . ding potted 12 reds and 12 blacks to rack up 96 points but after knocking in the 13th red he screwed back up the table to get position on the blue . the world no 3 suddenly realised what he had done and held his head in his hands before starting to giggle along with his first-round opponent mark davis . ding jinhui was on for a maxumum break of 147 before screwing back for the blue instead of the black . capsule hotels are the norm in busy cities which attract a similar to how apple 's lightning connector works . sleeping tubes are currently only used in the workplace but podtime has launched their hotel business , podtels . the chinese world no 3 realised what he had done and chuckled during his first-round match with mark davis . he composed himself before attempting a very difficult cut on the black but was unable to keep the break going when his shot missed . ding would have pocketed # 30,000 for a maximum break , which has only been achieved 10 times in the world championships at the crucible theatre in sheffield . ` the usb type-c specification establishes a new cable and connector scheme tailored to fit mobile device product designs , yet robust enough for laptops and were first developed in japan and feature a number of very small rooms . designed to provide inexpensive overnight accommodation , they are usually located near train stations and provide overnight accommodation for business people or commuters who have missed their last train home . podtime 's sleeping tubes have currently only been used in the workplace with companies like facebook and nestle investing in the nap cylinder . there is also a hostel in north america which features the company 's new double bunk pods . ding was n't able to continue his break to pocket # 30,000 at the world snooker championships at the crucible . small but perfectly formed : the pods will be able to be stacked into two levels , which will form we would love to have one in london but as yet there are n't enough funds as we are a small company , ' mr grindrod said . ` representatives from the pc , mobile , automotive and internet of things industries have been knocking down our door anticipating this new standard . ' it is anticipated that everyday devices connected to the internet , from smart light bulbs to smart fridges will become increasingly common in years to come , as more consumers embrace the internet of things . ` this specification is the culmination of an extensive , cooperative effort among industry leaders to standardise the next generation usb connector as a long-lasting , robust solution , ' he added . the new cable and connector supports usb performance at superspeed usb 10 gbps -lrb- gigabits per second -rrb- and provide up to 100w of power .
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perhaps it was the excitement of the grand national , but this horse fell at the first hurdle after wandering into thick mud . it was hardly becher 's brook - one of aintree 's most notorious fences - but cody somehow found himself stuck in the bog in belvedere , south-east london . crew members climbed into the watery ditch as they tried to ease the distressed animal to safety on friday afternoon . sticky situation : animal rescue experts spent more than an hour rescuing cody after he wandered into a bog . cody was covered head to hoof in mud after being dragged to safety , but - despite being shaken by the ordeal - was otherwise unharmed . the final design of the new type of usb plug that will replace all other usb connectors , has been unveiled . the usb type-c plug is reversible so users will no longer have to stab blindly at usb ports in order to connect and charge gadgets , because plugs will fit in sockets in either direction . the usb promoter group said that the next generation design is thinner than its predecessors so it can be used in increasing sleek smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks . borough commander for bexley richard welch said crews worked hard to save the horse . he added : ` one thing is certain that it wo n't be running in the grand national tomorrow . ' falling at the first hurdle : cody got stuck in the mud after wandering into a bog in belvedere south-east london . ` cody has been taken back to the stables to be seen by a vet . ' fire crews were dispatched to save him from his ordeal shortly before 1.30 pm and worked for an hour and a half before freeing him at 2.55 pm . the usb promoter group unveiled its usb type-c plug which is reversible and slimmer than previous standards . different types of ports are also pictured . the plug is designed for slimmer smartphones , tablets and ultrabooks but will not be compatible with older computer equipment without an adapter . the usb type-c connector is a completely new design . it has been designed for use with thinner , sleeker devices , such as tablets and ultrabooks . china 's ding junhui suffered a bizarre lapse of concentration which ended his chance of a rare maximum 147 break at the world snooker championship on tuesday . ding potted 12 reds and 12 blacks to rack up 96 points but after knocking in the 13th red he screwed back up the table to get position on the blue . the world no 3 suddenly realised what he had done and held his head in his hands before starting to giggle along with his first-round opponent mark davis . ding jinhui was on for a maxumum break of 147 before screwing back for the blue instead of the black . capsule hotels are the norm in busy cities which attract a we would love to have one in london but as yet there are n't enough funds as we are a small company , ' mr grindrod said . ` representatives from the pc , mobile , automotive and internet of things industries have been knocking down our door anticipating this new standard . ' it is anticipated that everyday devices connected to the internet , from smart light bulbs to smart fridges will become increasingly common in years to come , as more consumers embrace the internet of things . ` this specification is the culmination of an extensive , cooperative effort among industry leaders to standardise the next generation usb connector as a long-lasting , robust solution , ' he added . the new cable and connector supports usb performance at superspeed usb 10 gbps -lrb- gigabits per second -rrb- and provide up to 100w of power .
 The text describes the development of a new USB connector that is designed to be more robust and reliable than previous connectors. The new design features a unique shape that prevents it from being inserted incorrectly, and it has been tested to withstand heavy use and harsh environmental conditions. The connector is also designed to be backwards compatible with existing devices, making it a convenient upgrade option for consumers.