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"The proposals only cover devices using wired, not wireless, chargers, EU commissioner Thierry Breton said in a press conference, adding that “there is plenty o
by Wolfenstein98k 5y ago
"The proposals only cover devices using wired, not wireless, chargers, EU commissioner Thierry Breton said in a press conference, adding that “there is plenty of room for innovation on wireless.”"
This quote typifies why Europe is miles behind on tech and innovation more generally.
"I can't imagine a better way of doing this, so we should mandate that everyone does this way."
We would've never even got wireless charging with this logic back in the USB-A days.
- ewidar 5y agoActually what that quote is saying is: - Wired charging is now a pretty well known topic, and USB-C is considered a good standard by the vast majority of the industry. So let's make sure that everyone uses this standard to simplify the life of the users. - Wireless charging is still a hot topic, with no clear winner, there is time for the industry to settle on a semi-standard. We'll wait until then to see if a legislation is required.
- Wolfenstein98k 5y agoBut Micro-USB was considered a good standard too. There's always a standard, but it doesn't start that way for long for a reason. Why should it stop at USB-C? What will be the requirements for throughput and size in six years time?