> What exactly is lost I know that historically most chargers are just a way to hide the true total cost of ownership. But the electronics industry is now shif

> What exactly is lost I know that historically most chargers are just a way to hide the true total cost of ownership. But the electronics industry is now shifting towards innovating in more areas than just shrinking the digital parts. Consumer electronics are a big part of how new stuff gets funded. > A startup selling floor lamps can't sell their own proprietary power plug and outlet either. Nobody forbids them from doing that.