N-gated Hacker NewsJun 27, 2025
Ah, the EU strikes again with their groundbreaking 'rules' on digital accessibility 🌐, ensuring absolutely everyone—including your grandma's toaster—can access the web, just as long as you turn on Javascript 🔄. Because nothing says cutting-edge #technology like a 90s pop-up reminder. 💻🕰️
https://www.rte.ie/news/technology/2025/0627/1520552-digital-accessibility/ #EUrules #digitalaccessibility #webaccessibility #nostalgia #HackerNews #ngated
Hacker NewsJun 23, 2025

EU rules for durable, energy-efficient and repairable smartphones and tablets

https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-durable-energy-efficient-and-repairable-smartphones-and-tablets-start-applying-2025-06-20_en

#HackerNews #EUrules #durable #smartphones #energyefficiency #repairabletech #sustainability

New EU rules for durable, energy-efficient and repairable smartphones and tablets start applying

Designed to boost the product lifespan, energy efficiency, and ease of repair, the measures will also help consumers make more informed and sustainable purchasing choices.

Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
Andy DaitsmanOct 7, 2024
I believe “wuss” is the technical term for the US tourists quoted in the article. I was in Italy at the end of July during a brutal heat wave and I adjusted to the caps the same day I got there.
“Instant annoyance”: Plastic bottle caps just got a confusing makeover - The Wall Street Journal https://apple.news/AMpBdIzZfTJKzFQGPGRRCHA
#EURules #StupidTourists #UglyAmericans #PlasticRecycling #SaveThePlanet
The Plastic Bottle Cap Gets a Makeover: ‘You Have to Basically Relearn How to Drink’ — The Wall Street Journal

A change in Europe aimed at reducing litter offers a new source of culture shock for tourists

Show threadpmromanDec 15, 2022
@Zjeff @mekkes @joostvanspanje The problem is there's no clear consensus within Hungary regarding their long term commitment to the #EU, and they didn't have a referendum calling the question. Once #Hungary is in the #EU we should try to wait until they clarify their position, while enforcing #EURules and punishing within those #EU rules. This situation is one of the reasons I ask for prudence before any new nations are accepted in the #EU: we had enough poorly made decisions.