Democratic Senators Call for Universal Charging Port on Electronic Devices

In an effort aimed to “reduce e-waste [and] consumer headaches,” three U.S. senators wrote a letter last month proposing universal device chargers. The letter came after the European Union (EU ... Read More

Senators push for universal chargers on smartphones, mobile devices

A trio of U.S. senators is urging support for a universal charging standard for smartphones and mobile devices after the European Union recently agreed on new rules.. In a letter sent Thursday to ... Read More

A Universal Charging Standard Could Be Heading To Wearables - Forbes

In wearables, the “universal” solution is much less clear. Apple Watches use a tweaked version of Qi wireless charging, as do Samsung’s high-end Galaxy watches. Garmin and Coros use 3/4 pin ... Read More

The US has a long way to go before adopting a universal charger policy

After the European Union (EU) announced that numerous consumer tech devices using wired charging would require USB-C by 2024, three US senators are seeking a similar standard.. In a letter sent ... Read More

Don't Waste Your Money: New iPhone Cord - ABC27

You can see the new cord up top, and the old lightning cord on the bottom. The USB-C cord is fast […] (WHTM) – On the surface, the new iPhone 15 doesn’t look much different than the last ... Read More

Which phone charging cords are worth your money? - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Consumer Reports bought seven cords in all, ranging in price from $4.88 to $29, and found the best of the bunch could last you more than six years, while the worst ones may not last you six months. Read More

Goodbye, Lightning port? EU votes to make USB-C the charging standard by the end of 2024 | TechSpot

The European Parliament has voted to pass EU legislation that will see USB-C become the universal charging format across numerous consumer electronic devices, including iPhones, by the end of 2024. Read More

Apple says EU's universal charger proposal would create 'unprecedented electronic waste' - Sky News

Forcing Apple to adopt a universal charger would create "an unprecedented volume of electronic waste" and inconvenience millions of people, the tech giant has said. It comes after the European ... Read More

EU's new universal USB-C charger rule aims to reduce tech waste - The Citizen

EU’s universal USB-C charger rule to save millions and reduce tech waste While many smartphones already use USB-C cables, Apple was more than a little reluctant. Apple iPhone with both USB-C and ... Read More

EU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standard

European Union lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to legislate manufacturers to adopt a shared charging cable standard. In a 582 to 40 vote, the European Parliament said it wants the European ... Read More

The iPhone 12 Ships Without a Charger. Will It Curb E-Waste?

Apple's newest iPhone comes with no charging adapter or EarPods in the box. It's the same with the Apple Watches that debuted last month. A charging cable is included (USB-C to Lightning cable for ... Read More

EU to introduce standardised charging ports to reduce e-waste - Silicon Republic

The tech company added that any EU move to force it to stop using its own-brand Lightning charging cable would also risk creating an “unprecedented volume of electronic waste”. Read More