EU moves one step closer to making USB-C the charging standard for all smartphones, tablets and laptops - Buzz.ie

The European Commission estimated €250 million could be saved from unnecessary purchases of chargers and that the measures would reduce the amount of electronic waste by 1,000 tons per year

European lawmakers have taken a step towards introducing new rules that would require manufacturers of phones, tablets, and even laptops to provide a USB Type-C (USB-C) port for charging. In a nutsh… [+4516 chars]

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