Today the bureaucrats in Brussels are patting themselves on the back with gusto. Why, you ask? Because they’ve finally managed to achieve something that, dare I say, even the most modest of tech enthusiasts might applaud. Yes, USB-C is now the standard for new electronic devices.
Of course, let us not forget the EU’s great track record. They’ve brought us the Euro, which has destroyed the life chances of an entire generation of young Southern Europeans. They’ve promised peace, yet Europe finds itself grappling with war on its doorstep in Ukraine. And let’s not mention the EU’s gradual drift into economic decline.
But chin up! Somewhere in the distant future, you might be able to charge your phone, your laptop, and your tablet with the same cable. A triumph, if ever there was one!
Still, before we pop the prosecco, remember this: across Europe, you’ll need one of six—yes, six—different types of electrical plugs to get that precious charge.
Ah, progress! Isn’t it marvellous?
