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Will a $15m investment from Dyson change lithium ion batteries forever?

As manufacturers continue to add more features and faster processors into our gadgets, the one feature that continues to lag behind in improvement is battery life. That may change soon now that Dyson and Michigan-based battery leader, Sakti3 have partnered together. Sakti3 grew out of the engineering department of the University of Michigan and was founded by CEO Ann Marie […]

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HelloNomad mobile products review

By Smythe Richbourg / March 22, 2015 / Reviews / Android, Batteries and Chargers, cables, iOS / 2 Comments

There’s a certain balancing act we Gadgeteers play with our cables. You know you do it – you have a short one for when you’re using a laptop or a battery charger on a table or desk, a longer one for when you’re in a “normal” room where you can sit near the outlet, and,

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Avantek 20,000 mAh High Capacity External Battery Pack review

By Steve Holt / March 21, 2015 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / 2 Comments

One of the gadgets that I use almost on a daily basis is the 20,000 mAh Roving Power power pack. I use it to charge basically everything that I have to charge… my cellphone, my Bluetooth headset, my tablets, and my laptop. It is one of the few portable power packs out there that can actually

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Nomad has a portable battery pack/charging stand for the Apple Watch

By Janet Cloninger / March 19, 2015 / News / Apple Watch, Batteries and Chargers, charging stand, Watches and Clocks / 1 Comment

Nomad says their Pod is the first portable battery for the Apple Watch. You plug the Watch’s charger into the Pod, then wind the excess cable around the Pod’s spindle. Snap on the Pod’s stamped military-grade aluminum lid, and you’ll have a hockey puck-sized charging stand with the Watch’s magnetic charger exposed. Inside is a high-density 1800mAh

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EasyAcc Classic Gen2 6400mAh external battery pack review

By Andy Chen / March 14, 2015 / Reviews / Android, Batteries and Chargers, iOS / Leave a Comment

Not too long ago I was caught in a situation where I had to wait somewhere for several hours without access to a charger. As I watched my iPhone drain down to nearly empty, I vowed to keep my eye open for one of those battery packs. Today, I’ve got one to try out: The EasyAcc

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WonderCube packs multiple smartphone accessories into a 1 inch cube

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 13, 2015 / News / Android, Batteries and Chargers, Crowdfunded, iOS, Smartphone accessory / 3 Comments

WonderCube is an Indiegogo crowdfunding project for an 8-in-1 adapter that is small enough to attach to your keychain. This one inch cube transforms into the following tools: USB cable, USB charger, phone stand, OTG USB cable, sync cable, emergency battery charger, flash memory and an LED flashlight. The WonderCube will be available in versions

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The CalypsoTimeless collection is as elegant as the Apple Watch Edition

By Janet Cloninger / March 13, 2015 / News / Apple Watch, Batteries and Chargers, Cases and Covers, charging stand, Watches and Clocks / Leave a Comment

We’ve already seen a couple of charging stands for the Apple Watch before it’s even available to pre-order, but neither of those can touch the CalypsoTimeless charger for sheer elegance. The TimelessMoment will be handcrafted in Europe of premium Italian leather. It will incorporate the Watch’s own charging disk, and the charging cable will fit seamlessly under

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mophie dual wall chargers work at home or in the car

By Janet Cloninger / March 13, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Car Gear, USB charger / Leave a Comment

We know that mophie makes protective phone cases with built-in backup batteries, and they also make battery packs that you can carry in your gear bag or on a keychain to charge all your mobile gear. Did you know that mophie also makes AC wall chargers? They have two models that you can use at home

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If you have any money left after ordering the Apple Watch, why not get a charging stand for it?

By Janet Cloninger / March 12, 2015 / News / Apple Watch, Batteries and Chargers, charging stand, Watches and Clocks / 1 Comment

Even the cheapest Apple Watch isn’t inexpensive, so you want to make sure you take care of it every moment. Why risk it getting scratched while it’s laying on your bedside table charging every night? Twelve South’s HiRise for Apple Watch will keep your Watch safely out of harm’s way above the table top, and

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SunJack LightStick review

By Mark Rosengarten / March 8, 2015 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Flashlight, Outdoor Gear / Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, I played Dungeons and Dragons. My favorite character was a cleric named Becket. Original, I know. One of the spells I found most useful was Continual Light. This created a very strong light source wherever the spell was cast. I figured out a way to overcome the inherent limitations of

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mophie juice pack for iPhone 6 Plus review

By Janet Cloninger / March 7, 2015 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers, Cases and Covers, iOS, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone Case / 5 Comments

I had a mophie juice pack air (I hate when products and companies use lower-case names, but that’s how they spell it) for my iPhone 5. I loved having it on my phone, because I didn’t have to worry about running out of power unexpectedly. My daughter and husband had cases for their iPhones, too.

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TYLT VÜ-Solo Wireless Charger review

By Julie Strietelmeier / March 6, 2015 / Reviews / Android, Batteries and Chargers, Qi, Wireless charging / 2 Comments

Now that Samsung, one of the world’s most popular smartphone makers other than Apple, has decided to include Qi wireless charging capability in their new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge phones, I think this means we’re finally going to see Qi charging take off in a big way. I was an early adopter of wireless

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This little puck can charge all your devices – well seven at a time, anyway

By Janet Cloninger / March 6, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Charging station, USB charging station / Leave a Comment

The ChargeHub 7-Port USB Universal Charging Station can charge up to seven of your devices simultaneously using only one power supply. It’s only 3.5″ in diameter and 1.5″ thick, but it can provide 2.4A per port up to a total of 44W. Its SmartSpeed™ Technology provides optimal charge for virtually any USB device (based on type

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IKEA announces new products with Qi chargers built in

By Janet Cloninger / March 2, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, Furniture, Home and Kitchen, Home lighting, Qi, Wireless / Leave a Comment

IKEA just announced they will be introducing a new line of bedside tables, lamps, and desks with Qi chargers built-in. The wireless charging furnishings will be available in Europe and North America beginning this April, with global availability soon after. You can read the entire press release at PRNewswire. Check the IKEA website for availability information

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TYLT VÜ Wireless Charging Car Mount review

By Dave Rees / February 27, 2015 / Reviews / Android, Batteries and Chargers, Car Gear, Qi / 1 Comment

I truly believe charging your devices without having to plug them in is a great feature and the way of the future, that all cellphone/smart device manufactures should embrace. The TYLT VÜ wireless charger was one of my favorite review/tech products of 2014. It’s build quality, upright orientation and triple coil design make it the hands

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Here’s the ultimate charging clutch for the gadget-loving woman

By Janet Cloninger / February 23, 2015 / News / Bags, Batteries and Chargers, Gear for women, Purse / Leave a Comment

You carry a tablet, phone, cables, chargers, backup battery, and EDC things like a wallet and keys. You don’t want to use a huge gear bag to carry your things, and you want a stylish handbag instead of something more utilitarian. If these things describe you, The Elektronista Digital Clutch Bag might be what you’re

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Domo arigato for the charge, Mr. Robot Head

By Janet Cloninger / February 21, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cables / Leave a Comment

Do you remember the cute Danbo robot charger we featured last year? It was an external battery pack that was made to look like the Danbo cartoon character; see the links at the bottom of this article to read about the charger. Well, these Robot Head Charging Cables are the perfect complement for that charger.

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Neat freaks will love these snap on labels for your MacBook and Apple earbud cords

By Julie Strietelmeier / February 20, 2015 / News / Batteries and Chargers, cord organization / Leave a Comment

If you’re obsessed with organization, tightly wound with tidiness and creeped out by clutter, Buoy Tags will make you a happy camper. What are they? Buoy Tags are plastic snap on labels designed for Apple products like the MacBook Magsafe power adapter, Apple earbud cables and USB charging cables. These neat little tags will let

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RAVPower Savior 9000 mAh External Battery Pack review

By Kathleen Chapman / February 14, 2015 / Reviews / Batteries and Chargers / 1 Comment

There are some days during the week that I am constantly on the go and nowhere near an outlet to charge up my devices which makes portable external batteries invaluable. I am excited to see that backup batteries are starting to include built-in micro USB and Lightning cables thus no longer requiring you to bring

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Carry your lipstick in your Bluetooth speaker

By Janet Cloninger / February 14, 2015 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Batteries and Chargers, Bluetooth speaker, Gear for women / Leave a Comment

A couple of years ago, we told you about a Stelle Bluetooth speaker that looked like lady’s clutch purse. Stelle is back again with another clutch purse Bluetooth speaker, but this one has room inside so you can actually carry your things inside. The Stelle Audio Mini-Clutch Speaker has the speaker hidden in one side

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