"It's time for THE charger," the European Commission posted to X on December 28, 2024. The Common Charger Directive demands that a "USB-C receptacle" be equipped on "radio equipment" that is "equipped with a removable or embedded rechargeable battery" and "can be recharged via wired charging." Fewer Bricks, Standardized “Fast Charging” The most significant impact this USB-C requirement has had …