USB Hub: Connecting All the Cables
Euro Union has declared that all phones and accessories need to charge with the USB C connector by Fall 2024 if they are charging via a wired connection and if they want to be sold in the EU. The EU is a big market for any phone manufacturer, so compliance is not really a choice. The consumer gadget market has been trying for years to use one connector for devices but not all players are joining the mission. And without cross-compatibility, the mission will not be accomplished. In the meantime, we already have plenty of USB-C-based devices, if not all. Now if you are buying any gadget, it would be ideal to think of the future and opt for one that charges via USB C. You are likely to face some friction in the transition if you have a really specific setup right now and you don’t want to change that. This is where USB hubs come into play. These hubs come in various forms, from really small ones with only one port that you can easily carry around to multi...