Source: Reason
by Jack NiCastro
“The European Commission announced on Saturday that all new electronic devices sold in the European Union (E.U.) must support USB-C charging. While this may seem convenient for today’s consumers, it will stifle innovation in the long run and discourage technology companies from developing superior forms of charging technology. … by making USB-C the common port and forcibly harmonizing the market for fast-charging technology in the E.U., firms won’t compete with each other based on charging technology and will consequently lack the incentive to invest in making it better. One might argue that USB-C is good enough and that there’s no plausible reason to require better charging technology. ‘So what if the iPhone 15 and later models use USB-C instead of a Lightning Cable?’ Such an argument reflects a failure of imagination.” (01/02/25)
https://reason.com/2025/01/02/the-european-commission-wants-you-to-use-usb-c-forever/