As of Tuesday 28 April 2026, all laptops sold in the European Union must have a USB-C port for charging, in accordance with Directive 2022/2380. The measure, already applicable to mobiles and tablets, aims to reduce electronic waste and simplify users. Manufacturers are required to offer a purchase option without a charger, with many removing it completely from the packaging. However, old smartphone chargers (20-30 Watt) are not sufficient for laptops that need at least 65 Watts, forcing consumers to an additional cost of 40-50 euros for stronger chargers.

A historic milestone in U.S. road transport: Truck of the new company Bot Auto completed on 29 April the first fully autonomous commercial transport without any man on the vehicle. The truck traveled 372 km from Houston to Hutchins, Texas in less than four hours, during the night. Without a safety driver or remote operator, the vehicle delivered commercial cargo through Ryan Transportation. Bot Auto points out the economic advantage: operating costs of $1.89 per mile versus 3.78 with a driver, proving the commercial viability of technology.