• Blackmist@feddit.uk
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    1 year ago

    Well that’s handy, because thanks to the EU that’s what everything will be using anyway.

    What else are they going to mandate? That sand remains course and irritating? Or more likely demand that the rest of the world stops laughing at their Jetsons city idea.

    • Ondergetekende@lemmynsfw.com
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      1 year ago

      This goes way further than EU rules.

      EU regulation only mandates this for phones. This also covers non-phone electronics, such as mice, keyboards, flashlights, handheld fans, ebooks etc. As of 2026, it also applies to laptops.

  • Fluke@discuss.online
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    1 year ago

    Will this global push end up limiting miniaturization of electronics? Even if it does, may still be a worthwhile tradeoff.

    • DauntingFlamingo@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      It aims to eliminate waste by reducing the number of cords and plugs required for various devices. It will surely have to be upgraded and miniaturized as tech progresses, but for now it’s one everyone is agreeing on.

      One aspect to consider for miniature devices is wireless charging. My watch and my headphones don’t even have a port

  • simple@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    There is a second stage, starting from April 1, 2026, which will apply to laptops and portable computers.

    I’m with them on small devices using USB C, but all laptops is a pretty tall task. Can gaming laptops that need a high voltage even use USB-C? They already struggle with massive charging bricks and thick cables.

    • JoYo@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      your gaming laptop is struggling because gaming laptops are scams. you’ll never get the performance you want and you’ll pay the premium anyways.