Chargers

Tesla To Open 7,500 Chargers In US To Other EVs

Biden administration announces that Tesla will open 7,500 chargers to vehicles from other EV makers in the US

2 years ago

EU Approves Common Charger For Mobile Phones

Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices

2 years ago

US Says Private Investment Boosts EV Charger Manufacturing

US says private companies investing more than $700m to expand domestic electric vehicle charger manufacturing capacity after $7.5bn subsidy package

2 years ago

Apple Not Happy, As Europe Insists On Common Charger

A decade late and the end for lightning cables? Apple will be forced to install USB-C ports on all its…

3 years ago

EU Set To Unveil Common Phone Charger Proposal

Only a decade late? European Commission on Thursday will reportedly present its proposed legislation for a common phone charger

3 years ago

Apple Fined $2 Million For Selling iPhone 12 With No Charger

Fined for breaking consumer law as Brazilian agency rejects Apple green claim for not including charger, as well as 'misleading'…

4 years ago

Apple Cautions EU About Common Charger Push

Apple has cautioned against the renewed EU push for a common mobile charger, warning that losing its Lightning port will…

5 years ago

EU Regulators Mull Action On Universal Smartphone Chargers

Frustrated at lack of progress towards universal phone charger, EU to consider whether to take action

6 years ago

Free Software Will Help Detect Faulty And Malicious USB-C Cables

HP, Intel and Microsoft-backed USB-C authentication guidelines will help protect against security threats and damaged devices

9 years ago

Phone Chargers Will Use More Power Than Jamaica In 2019

Charging devices will generate 13 Megatonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2019 - more than double today's figure

10 years ago

The IEC Creates A Universal Laptop Charger

The new standard will be published in early 2014, but it’s unclear whether companies like Apple will get on board

11 years ago

Nokia 301 Joins O2 “Chargers Out Of The Box” Range

Nokia 301 is the first mass-market handset to ship without a charger on O2

11 years ago

O2 On Track To Sell Phones Without Chargers By 2015

Operator O2 wants industry to sell phones without chargers as standard following successful HTC test

12 years ago

Apple Files Patent For Password Recovering Charger

New technology could replace security questions for forgotten laptop, iPhone and iPad passwords

13 years ago