EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones By Cristina Criddle Technology reporter Published 20 hours ago comments Comments image caption Some Apple devices – such as the iPad Pro and Mac laptops – use USB-C (left) while the iPhone uses Lightning (right) Manufacturers will be forced to create […]
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EU wants every phone to have same charger – including iPhone
The EU has proposed bringing the same charger to every phone – including Apple ’s iPhone .In a proposal that could substantially change the smartphone industry, the European Commission has said that USB-C would become the standard across devices.That includes not only phones but also tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers […]
Apple opposes EU plans to make common charger port for all devices | European Commission | The Guardian
The European Commission has set out plans for a common charger port for all mobile phones, tablets and headphones, in the face of resistance from US tech giant Apple. An 18-page directive released on Thursday said a common charger for all brands “would benefit consumers and reduce electronic waste”.It estimates […]
MH370 experts think theyve finally solved the mystery of the doomed Malaysia Airlines flight
On two occasions, whoever was in control of the plane — and was probably the only one awake — tipped the craft to the left.The experts believe Zaharie, the plane’s pilot, was taking a final look.That is the chilling theory that the team of analysts assembled by Australia’s “60 Minutes” […]
EU may force Apple to add USB-C ports to iPhones – CNET
The European Commission on Thursday revealed a proposal that would require phones and other electronic devices to include a common USB-C charging port , to reduce waste by letting people reuse their old chargers on new devices.This move would mainly impact Apple, which uses its own Lightning connector on its […]
Facebook’s alarming plan for news feeds
Kara Alaimo, an associate professor of public relations at Hofstra University, is the author of “Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication.” She was spokeswoman for international affairs in the Treasury Department during the Obama administration.Follow her on Twitter @karaalaimo .The […]
Airbnb doubles number of Afghan refugees it plans to house
Airbnb announced Thursday that it is planning to provide temporary housing to an additional 20,000 Afghan refugees, bringing the total number up to 40,000.Last month, the charitable arm of the short-term lodging service pledged to accommodate 20,000 refugees .However, in a new blog post, Airbnb said it will have “the […]
Harry and Meghan’s night out in Big Apple: Couple leave the kids in LA to enjoy drinks at swanky bar | Daily Mail Online
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were last night spotted out partying in New York as they kickstarted their tour of the city, exclusive pictures for MailOnline show.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their huge security team descended on the swanky Bemelmans Bar in the £1,300-a-night Carlyle Hotel.Witnesses said the […]
Far Cry 6 Won’t Feature Ray Tracing On PS5 and Xbox Series X
Ubisoft has revealed that Far Cry 6 will not feature ray tracing on consoles.This news comes by way of TechRadar , which reached out to Ubisoft for confirmation after a Ubisoft 3D Team Lead Programmer told Wccftech that ray tracing will be a “PC-only feature.” Alongside ray tracing, AMD’s FidelityFX […]