More and more manufacturers are following Apple’s lead and dropping 3.5mm analog headphone jacks from their small electronic devices. Computer manufacturers, meanwhile, typically treat audio as an afterthought. Sure, you’ll find a headphone jack on your laptop or desktop machine, but the audio circuitry feeding it is invariably one of the cheapest components on that… Read More »
The EU is considering a move to mandate user replaceable batteries in portable gadgets and EVs. USB-C recently got mandated in the EU for smartphone manufacturers, affecting Apple’s future plans in the region for its iPhones. However, the EU is not stopping here. Based on a new report, it now seems that the EU plans… Read More »
What you need to know The European Parliament recently approved a law that will require many electronic devices to use USB-C for charging. Mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU will require USB-C by the end of 2026. Laptops will also require USB-C charging by spring 2026, though there are some exceptions. The… Read More »
In what comes as a landmark decision, the European Union Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that make sure a universal charging port is introduced for electronic gadgets like mobile phones, tablets, cameras, e-readers, earbuds and other devices by 2024. The motion passed with 602 votes in favour and 13 against it. Accordingly, the vote… Read More »