How do you deal with the proliferation of standards now at play?

USB-C: ONE PLUG TO CONNECT THEM ALL, AND IN CONFUSION BIND THEM
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/usb-c-one-plug-to-connect-them-all-and-in-confusion-bind-them/

Trying to be all things to all devices through these multiple valid data speeds and power levels makes for a total combination of six different ways to build a spec compliant cable. This complicates the testing matrix of developing a USB-C device. Not only because lower-spec cables may not work when a higher-spec is required, but also because of situations where non-compliant implementations mean a higher-spec cable would not work even though a lower-spec cable did. (Such as with the initial faulty batch of Raspberry Pi 4.)

Today’s consumers expect fast, safe charging USB Type-C connections for their portable devices, spurring demand for solutions that protect connections from overheating damage. PolySwitch® setP™ temperature indicators offer the smallest, most energy-efficient solution, making it simpler than ever to protect people and their mobile electronics.

setP™ Series – setP™ – Digital Temperature Indicator
https://www.littelfuse.com/products/temperature-sensors/digital-temperature-indicators/setp.aspx?utm_source=techbriefs&utm_medium=eblast&utm_campaign=mob

The Littelfuse setP™ temperature indicator helps protect USB Type-C plugs from overheating. It has been designed to the unique specifications of USB Type-C and is capable of helping to protect even the highest levels of USB Power Delivery.

USB-C has caused a lot of confusion. As Apple and other companies push to include only USB-C ports consumers are left with a lot of headaches. Two USB-C cables that look the same can transfer data and power at different speeds. And not all USB-C to headphone jack adapters are compatible. It’s time to clear up the confusion and find the right cable for your device.

Wireless device users have long preferred options that give them the ability to charge their devices quickly. At the same time, they don’t want to have to worry about the potential danger associated with the higher power levels that fast charging requires. Cables with USB connectors are most commonly used for these charging applications. Traditionally, polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) devices or mini breakers have been designed into the connectors to provide over-temperature protection for the cables. With the development of USB Type-C (USB-C) and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) specifications and the higher levels of power they support (up to 100 W), these solutions must be reexamined.