"It's time for THE charger," the European Commission posted to X on December 28, 2024. While the sentiment only applies to one continent (and not all of it) and only certain devices, the Common ...

The EU's new rule, known as the "Common Charger Directive" is designed to increase convenience, cut back on 11,000 tons of e-waste each year by encouraging users to reuse cables, and save buyers ...

The EU has officially adopted USB-C as the common charging standard. EU consumers can now use a single USB-C charger for smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, gaming consoles, and other devices.

The European market is making USB-C the sole interface for battery charging on mobile and portable gadgets. The EU Parliament approved the USB Type-C mandate in 2022, compelling even reluctant ...

While the regulation currently applies only to the EU, its influence is likely to spread globally as manufacturers adopt USB-C to streamline production and meet consumer expectations. This move ...

USB-C ports can charge at up to 100 Watts, transfer data up to 40 gigabits per second, and hook up to external displays. At the time of its approval, the commission said the law was expected to save ...

If you've got a drawer full of USB cables, you're probably aware they're not all the same, so how should you make sure you're ...

Electronics manufactures must from Saturday fit all devices sold in the EU with USB-C charger ports in a bid by the 27-nation bloc to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers, who will no longer ...