Most of us have accumulated a stash of old devices, chargers and cables that sit forgotten in our homes.
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Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world – there are things you can do to minimise your role in it.
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Apple has been forced to switch connections in its iPhone after the EU adopted a single standard.
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Apple just announced its latest suite of iPhones will not use the proprietary Lightning charger. This isn’t a surprise due to EU regulations announced last year.
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.
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.