Episode 260: The EU Mandates USB-C Ports

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English - October 06, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
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The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?
Show Notes:

The Pixel 4 hits end of life after three years of service
EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024
Inductive charging (Wikipedia)

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The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?

Show Notes:

The Pixel 4 hits end of life after three years of service
EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024
Inductive charging (Wikipedia)

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.