@ctbk @EU_Commission @joshbuchea I don’t know what...

@ctbk @EU_Commission @joshbuchea I don’t know what country or region you live in. But the legislator for the EU and EEA (and thus, some 460 million people) has decided to change the law. Laws mandated in the EU often have results that reach beyond the EU, for instance Apple is expected to change iPhone to USB-C worldwide, not just for the European market.

So… one very big legislator has decided to change the law. And the other legislators may not even have to change their laws.

Like 29 Jun 2023 at 9:28 | Wall-to-wall | Open on woof.group

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CtBk

@Reemt @EU_Commission @joshbuchea I’m in the EU. It’s OK, and I’m glad I will be able to have less cables lying around in the future. My concern is: will we need to wait for the law to change in order to have better connectors in the future? I don’t think any connector can claim to be so perfect that won’t need any improvement ever. Will innovation need to wait for law-makers to reach us?

29 Jun 2023 at 9:34 | Open on mastodon.uno

BDSM-Rezo

@ctbk oh I’m sorry, I misread your initial post. My fault.

And I do share your concern. I’m somewhat optimistic that USB-C is somewhat futureproof, since 240 watts seems plenty for all the devices it’s a requirement for. But nobody can predict the future and being hindered by the legislated plug would be really annoying.

29 Jun 2023 at 10:28 | Open on woof.group

Piko Starsider :verified_paw:

@ctbk Not really. The law has provisions for replacements. If the USB-IF releases USB type D, the law will be updated. This law only targets devices with custom incompatible connectors.

29 Jun 2023 at 11:15 | Open on valenciapa.ws