[Link] Electronic Covid Test Tear Down Shows Frustrating Example Of 1-Time-Use Waste

Read: 17/10/2021 hackaday.com

The latest video from [TheSignalPath] is a result of his purchase of a home COVID-19 test. He found an electronic version that connects to your cell phone and displays the results on the phone.

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[Link] European Union announces plans to require all mobile devices to use USB-C

Read: 14/10/2021 arstechnica.com

The European Commission has announced its intent to enact legislation that would mandate all consumer electronic devices sold in the European market within certain categories have a USB-C port for charging.

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