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Saudi Arabia makes USB-C mandatory for electronic devices (9to5mac.com)
submitted 1 year ago by stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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iPhone 15 is coming next month, and multiple rumors suggest Apple will finally switch from its proprietary Lightning connector to...

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[–] Crow@lemmy.world 55 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That’s actually impressive you’ve managed to stay in the past so long.

[–] Bootheal0179@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have always striven to remain at the cutting edge of obsolescence. It is fun to keep old tech going

[–] Crow@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you for being the kind of person I sell my used tech to so I can buy new tech. You are a hero.

[–] unreachable@lemmy.my.id 2 points 1 year ago

something something junk something something treasure

[–] agent_flounder@lemmy.one 6 points 1 year ago

"written from my Palm Pilot"

[–] fryday@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What devices do you have that connect over usb-c aside from a phone? As far as I've seen, it's still not common for keyboards, mice, webcams, controllers, monitors, printers, or external drives (though I'd admit drives are becoming more common, particularly for ssds). I'm honestly curious, because I feel like I'm missing out.

[–] edent@lemmy.one 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

All my gadgets use USB-C. Bluetooth headphones, eReader, laptop, printer, power bank, 360 camera, they all charge via USB-C.

Hell, even my neck cooler runs off it.

[–] fryday@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah, for charging, sure. The comment I was replying to seemed like they were talking about interacting/interfacing via usb-c with their desktop, not just charging, which is certainly becoming more common.

[–] edent@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

To be clear - they also work with data transfer (well, except the power bank and neck cooler).

I copy ebooks to my reader over USB, transfer photos off my camera, and print photos - all via USB-C.

[–] ArianaGrande@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

My headset, watch, powerbank, Nintendo switch, my TV remote