With pressure from the European Union, Apple has thrown in the towel on its Lightning connector, left, in favor of the standard USB-C, right.
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With Apple’s capitulation on the latest iPhone models, USB-C is poised to become the standard connector for all devices.
New EU rules will establish a common charger for all devices.
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EU rules often have significant effects beyond its borders. The new USB-C charging standard is a great example.
Without proper planning, an influx of electric vehicles could cause problems for the economy and our energy supply.
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Electric vehicles are poised to take over our roads: so how do we make sure this change doesn’t exacerbate social and energy inequality?
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Apple’s newest release comes without a wall charger and earpods. While the shift could reduce the company’s carbon footprint, users shifting to wireless charging will use more energy.
Could this plug bring both power and peril?
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Cybercriminals may steal data from laptops and mobile phones when they are plugged in via USB ports.