USB-C
All new laptops in the EU must now feature a standardized USB-C charging port. This implements an EU directive following a transition period after smartphones and small devices. Manufacturers are required to offer devices without a power supply.
Reported by AI
Developers have prepared a Linux driver for ThinkPad laptops to detect and report hardware damage. The feature begins with identifying issues in USB-C ports. This update aims to enhance hardware diagnostics on Linux systems.