If you bought a computer or a phone in the last 5 years, you know what a dongle is. Apple, Belkin and other accessory companies have created a huge market for these dongles, which is estimated by Facts and Factors to bring in more than $25 billion by 2027. But with wireless tech constantly on the heals of adapters like these, companies that once made most of their money on dongles are investing in the future of device connections.