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The Best USB-C Cables for Your Phone, Tablet, or Laptop
More USB-C Cables We Have Tested There are so many cables out there, and plenty of solid options did not make the cut. Here are a few I’ve tested and liked. Photograph: Simon Hill Twelve South PowerCord for $30: While I don’t think we want to go back to permanently attached cables and power adapters,…
The Pixel 10 might support Qi2, bringing MagSafe-style magnetic charging to Android
Summary A new Pixel 10 leak suggests the phones could support Qi2 charging. If the Pixel 10 series supports Qi2 charging, this means the phones will have built-in magnets, similar to Apple’s MagSafe. Past leaks suggest that Google may introduce magnetic “PixelSnap” accessories for the Pixel 10 series. Will the Google Pixel 10 series support…
“Our Long-Term Vision Includes Dynamic Charging, Where EVs Charge While Driving”
– Advertisement – Despite the challenges of range anxiety and charging infrastructure, innovations have boosted EV adoption in India. Wireless charging is one of them, which Delhi-based startup Dash Dynamic plans to commercialise in 2027. Founder Robin Singh narrates their story to EFY’s Nitisha Dubey. Shashank Sawai and Robin Singh (Left to Right), Founders of…
These 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers Can Juice Up Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the Same Time
Other 3-in-1 Chargers to Consider We have tested several other 3-in-1 Apple charging stations. Here are a few we liked: UAG 3-in-1 Travel and Desktop Charger for $170: This was close to earning a recommendation until I clocked the price. It’s a very smart 3-in-1 charging kit that folds flat and comes in a snazzy…
EcoFlow’s Delta 2: Abundant Stored Energy (and Charging Options) for You
As I briefly noted back in mid-November, I ended up replacing my initial failed-experiment lithium battery-based portable power unit, Energizer’s PowerSource Pro Battery Generator: with two EcoFlow successors, the smaller RIVER 2: and this writeup’s subject, the DELTA 2, which I bought in claimed factory-refurbished condition (albeit, like the RIVER 2, also seemingly actually brand…
The Best MagSafe Power Banks for Your iPhone
Other MagSafe Power Banks to Consider Photograph: Simon Hill We like a few other MagSafe power banks that didn’t make it into our top picks. Scosche PBQ5MS2 Portable MagSafe Phone Charger for $45: Slim, decent magnets, four LEDs to show remaining power, and a wee USB-C cable in the box—so far, so familiar. There’s nothing…
The 22 Best Portable Chargers for All Your Devices
Sharge Flow Mini Photograph: Simon Hill Other Portable Chargers We Tested There are so many portable chargers out there. Here are a few more we like that just missed out on a place above for one reason or another. Sharge Flow Mini for $19: With a similar design to Anker’s Nano Power Bank above and…
Qi2’s magnetic Android charging moment is finally almost here
Summary A Qi2 Ready certification will allow Android phones to upgrade to Qi2 using only a case. More companies are preparing phones with Qi2 built in, including Google and Samsung. The first Qi2 Ready phone could be the Samsung Galaxy S25 in January 2025. If you read sites like Pocket-lint, you’re probably aware of Qi2,…
