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    The EU’s new USB-C rule takes one step closer to becoming a reality.

    The European Parliament has given its approval to the bloc’s new USB-C legislation, which intends to mandate the use of the universal charging port on all new smartphones, as well as other devices like tablets and headphones. Laptops are expected to be covered later, in early 2026.

    Next up, the European Council will need to give its seal of approval to the legislation, which is expected to come into force in late 2024. That’s around the same time Apple is expected to release the iPhone 16 lineup.

    Long-awaited common charger for mobile devices will be a reality in 2024 | News | European Parliament

    [www.europarl.europa.eu]

    Jon Porter
    Jon Porter
    Another drip of information about Nothing’s Ear Stick.

    October 26th is the official launch date for the Ear Stick. If leaks are to be believed, we should expect a similar overall design to the old Ear 1 earbuds, minus the silicon ear tips but with a new, slimline charging case.

    a model holds up the charging case of the Ear Stick
    Image: Nothing
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    Jon Porter
    Hey look, another teaser for the Nothing Ear Stick.

    Last week Nothing confirmed the rumors of its next pair of earbuds and showed off their cylindrical charging case. This week we get to see them in video form.

    Sadly, the earbuds themselves appear so briefly that it’s hard to tell if the rumors about them ditching the Ear 1’s silicon ear tips are accurate. There’s also no information on product specs, pricing, or a release date, which should be announced later this year.

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