Here are some tech news that marked the week. Crunchy details on the USB-C of the future iPhone 15, a study calling into question some ideas conceived on anti-blue light filters and a penalty which would concern electric cars with long autonomy because of their too heavy weight.
Details on the USB-C port of the iPhone 15
For the iPhone 15, we have already been expecting the integration of a USB-C port for a while to comply with the new European requirements. However, here are several details that have come to light as the announcement of Apple’s phones approaches. First of all, the USB-C port of the iPhone 15 would reserve a big surprise by being connected directly to the SIM drawer for, a priori, better repairability. In addition, you would have to pay a little extra to enjoy a Thunderbolt cable on the iPhone 15 Pro. The classic iPhone 15s would have “universal” USB-C, but with a limitation.
A study on the relevance of the blue light filters of our glasses
A recent study calls into question the interest of anti-blue light filters on our glasses. On the one hand, it would seem that said filters tend to favor a predominance of other colors such as yellow, which can interfere with visual comfort. In addition, the study signed Cochrane questions the methodology with which the evidence of the harmfulness of blue light on our retinas has been obtained. Finally, even the effectiveness of blue light filters is singled out.
A future tax on long-range electric cars
Electric cars are not yet affected by the weight penalty, but the taxation applied to new vehicles could change. Thus, electric cars with a large battery would eventually be penalized in turn. This penalty could have the beneficial effect of encouraging manufacturers to develop and integrate lighter batteries. Good news in itself since a car with a small battery that recharges quickly is preferable to a vehicle weighed down by a large battery supposed to give it more autonomy.
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