USB-C will soon be able to charge at 240W, more than 2x its current limit

USB-C is fantastic. As the one-connector-to-rule-them-all, it’s the closest thing to a universal connector tech has seen, able to power everything from earbuds, to phones, to laptops. But despite its increasing ubiquitousness, there are limits to its utility. USB-C Power Delivery has been capped at 100W for a while now, for instance; while that’s enough for most devices, some powerful laptops are still forced to use traditional power connectors that can handle higher wattages. Now that concession may soon be a thing of the past. As reported by Android Central, the latest revision to the USB-C cable and connector specification…

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