Batteries and Chargers

Nomad’s limited edition 30W adapter lets you see the power inside

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NEWS – Nomad has introduced a new limited edition version of their 30W USB-C Power Adapter. This version has a frosted transparent black body, giving a glimpse into the GaN technology that powers your devices. Besides the reimagined design, it provides 10W more power than the 20W USB-C Power Adapter without any increase in size. […]

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Zyron Powerpod 100W GaN charger review – a multi-port charger for world travelers

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REVIEW –  Gone are the days when you have to have multiple proprietary AC adapters plugged in to charge all your devices. The proliferation of USB-C and Micro-USB cables means a single adapter can now generally charge most of your devices. But what happens if you have multiple devices to charge at the same time?Β 

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Juicebox MagSafe Wireless Battery Pack review – juice on the go!

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REVIEW – When my kids were little, I carried juice boxes with me everywhere.Β  You know what I’m talking about, right?Β  Those little boxes of apple juice or fruit punch were critical in keeping the savage little rag-a-muffins at bay when they turned cranky. Fast forward to years later and I get just about as

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Shargeek Storm2 Slim power bank review – It’s fast, it’s small, it’s … clear!

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REVIEW – How the new Shargeek Storm2 Slim power bank compare to a wall outlet with USB ports? Let me explain. Recently, I replaced two outlets with ones that had built-in USB ports. My thinking was that I could use these outlets to charge my devices without needing an adapter. While the thinking was correct,

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UGREEN 100W USB-C DigiNest Pro charging station review

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REVIEW – Like it or not, the charging world is headed towards USB-C. I don’t consider a desktop charger if it doesn’t have USB-C! Fortunately, the UGREEN 100W USB-C DigiNest Pro charging station is a slick product that has you covered. What is it? The UGREEN DigiNest Pro is billed as a 7-in-1 charging station.

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Miracase Phone Holder review – Give your phone a hug with this holder

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REVIEW – When the Miracase Phone Holder is open it sort of looks like it’s ready to give your phone a hug. In my reviews I sometimes state the item to which I’m comparing, and whether I’ll replace the old thing with the new thing. My DIY dashboard magnet mount has worked well for me

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STM Goods ChargeTree Go portable wireless charger review

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REVIEW – There are literally hundreds of wireless charging devices out there for your phone and various accessories like earbuds and watches.Β  The ones that can handle multiple devices are often bulky and not the type of thing I want to pack in my suitcase for travel.Β  The STM Goods ChargeTree Go portable wireless charger

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Redodo 12V 200Ah Plus LiFePO4 Battery review – Power everything, for a little less.

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REVIEW – Before the pandemic when I worked in an actual office, our building was powered by the largest solar array in our state.Β  We could park our cars under it, since it covered the parking lot.Β  If you had an electric vehicle, you could charge it up for free.Β  I really enjoyed knowing that

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Benks Grand Pro Headphone Stand review – Hang your headphones while you charge your phone

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REVIEW – There’s no shortage of headphone stands out there, but if you want to support the entire headband length of your AirPod Max headphones, I haven’t seen any that do that as well as the Grand Pro Headphone Stand from Benks. It’s not the stand’s only feature either, so dive into the review with

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Twelve South HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand review – perfect bedside charger for Apple devices

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REVIEW – Every night before going to sleep, my wife recharges her iPhone and her Apple Watch.Β  She reaches over to her nightstand, finds the lightning cable and connects it to her phone, and then finds the magnetic charging cable and connects it to the watch.Β  It seems like there should be an easier way

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EHO 100W 4-port GaN wall charger review – Any port in a charger

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REVIEW – After an embarrassingly long time with no higher wattage chargers (like, above 30 Watt) being available because of manufacturing and shipping issues caused by (or, at least blamed on) the pandemic, suddenly everyone seems to have gallium nitride (GaN) chargers available that offer flexibility beyond anything we’ve seen in the past. Take today’s

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EZQuest UltimatePower 120W GaN USB-C PD wall charger review – One charger to rule them all!

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REVIEW – When I travel, I usually take a well-organized bag of chargers, adapters, and cords with me.Β  This bag used to be quite large and heavy, as each device usually needed its own charger, cord, and an adapter to make it work with any other device.Β  But now USB-C is becoming the norm.Β  Most

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Choetech Invisible Wireless Charger review – Yay I still have room on my desk!

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REVIEW – Both my husband and I have Apple phones.Β  We have multiple charging cords in the house along with two wireless charging pads that can charge both our phones and watches by our bedsides.Β  Β I normally make it a habit to put my phone and watch on the wireless charger overnight.Β  Yes, I know,

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UGREEN 100W USB C Wall Charger review – is it really the one charger to rule (or replace) them all?

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REVIEW – The UGREEN 100W USB C Wall Charger is designed to simplify your life by ditching all those extra chargers you need to haul around for your electronics. It’s got all the right stuff: portable, 100 W power output, and four ports to plug in all the things. Does it do the job? Is

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NENOTOH Mini Power Bank review – keeps you playing your Oculus VR headset for longer

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REVIEW – For a year or so I had the joy of a Rift S VR device, but when I moved I had to give it back to its rightful owner. When I bought my own I decided to get the Oculus Quest 2 which allows for a completely wireless VR experience. This came with

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Pitaka will open orders for their new iPad mini charging case and stand on June 1st

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NEWS – On June 1st, 2022, Pitaka will launch its new MagEZ line of magnetically/wirelessly charged iPad mini charging accessories. The MagEZ case system adds wireless charging to the iPad mini. When it comes to attention from case designers, the basic iPad (the 9th Generation) and the iPad Pros hog all the limelight, (just do

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Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station review – Maybe not pocketable, but packable and powerful

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REVIEW – The Orico AT150 outdoor portable power station. Is it weatherproof? Well, no, but it is otherwise a nice power source for multiple, simultaneous device charging or operation. And it has an AC outlet so you can use your shaver on Zoom calls while you’re camping!Β  We review some honkin’ big power stations around here

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Pitaka MagEZ Slider review – Multi-device charger and fidget spinner?

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REVIEW – The Pitaka MagEZ Slider is a different take on the unified charger for the Apple device trifecta of iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. There are a few unique features, some great design as well as some questionable ones. Let’s take this thing for a spin. What is it? The MagEZ Slider is a

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