Why your outdoorsy friend suddenly has a gummy bear power bank
Why your outdoorsy friend suddenly has a gummy bear power bank Like many backpackers, I’m a sicko. I have weighed all my gear in order to maintain a spreadsheet for pack weight on every trip I’m on. I’ve spent more money than I care to think about in order to drop pounds, or even ounces. […]
Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger
Kuxiu's X40 Turbo lays claim to best 3-in-1 travel charger The X40 Turbo wirelessly charging an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge Kuxiu already made my favorite 3-in-1 Qi2 charger, and now it’s back with an even smaller yet more powerful version. The MagSafe-compatible Qi2.2 charger folds […]
The best stuff announced at IFA
The best stuff announced at IFA The doors to IFA 2025 in Berlin, Germany, have officially opened and new gadgets, tech, features, and upgrades continue to pour out of Europe’s largest consumer tech show. There’s a lot of news to stay on top of, and if you’re struggling to ingest it all, here are some […]
The best stuff announced at IFA so far
The best stuff announced at IFA so far The doors to IFA 2025 at Messe Berlin don’t officially open to the public until tomorrow, but several companies have already announced new gadgets, tech, features, and upgrades as Europe’s largest consumer tech show gets underway. There’s a lot of news to stay on top of, and […]
You can charge your Apple Watch, phone, and laptop all at once with this 240W USB-C cable
You can charge your Apple Watch, phone, and laptop all at once with this 240W USB-C cable The Zens Pro 3 USB-C charging cable includes additional inline wireless chargers. | Image: Zens It’s not an entirely new idea given Nomad’s Universal Cable from earlier this year can charge an Apple Watch and an additional device […]
OnePlus’ 2-in-1 USB cable charges your phone and smartwatch at the same time
OnePlus' 2-in-1 USB cable charges your phone and smartwatch at the same time OnePlus’ 2-in-1 USB cable charges your phone and smartwatch at the same time OnePlus’ new USB-C charging cable can deliver power to two devices simultaneously. | Image: OnePlus OnePlus announced a new USB-C charging cable that does more than just pass power […]
How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2’s USB-C port and broke third-party docking
How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2's USB-C port and broke third-party docking How Nintendo locked down the Switch 2’s USB-C port and broke third-party docking There’s always a reason why universal USB-C ports don’t “just work” like you’d expect. In the early days, it was incompetence or naiveté. Later, manufacturers often cheaped out. But […]
One company’s quest for the perfect charger
One company's quest for the perfect charger One company’s quest for the perfect charger As the tech world has standardized on USB-C, charging your devices has become much simpler. But it’s still not simple enough. Sure, most things plug into most other things, but now you have to worry about power and data throughput, making […]
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life but ditch heart rate tracking
Anker's Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life but ditch heart rate tracking Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life but ditch heart rate tracking The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life to up to 48 hours with their charging case and ANC turned off. | Image: Anker Over two-and-a-half years after […]
Anker’s first Thunderbolt 5 dock has a built-in power supply
Anker's first Thunderbolt 5 dock has a built-in power supply Anker’s first Thunderbolt 5 dock has a built-in power supply The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station features adjustable ambient LED lighting to match your gaming setup. | Image: Anker Anker has announced its first Thunderbolt 5 dock. At roughly 5.2 inches wide and 3.4 inches […]