It’s not hard to find a USB-C wall charger capable of charging thin and light laptops. The number that can put out enough juice for power-hungry gaming laptops or mobile workstations is smaller, but there are some options. The REDMAGIC DAO 150W GaN Charger manages to stand out from the crowd for a few reasons […]
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Compact Asus ROG HDMI charger dock lets you plug the ROG Ally (or other devices) into a TV while charging
12 Comments on Compact Asus ROG HDMI charger dock lets you plug the ROG Ally (or other devices) into a TV while chargingThe Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC is now available for pre-order for $700 and expected to begin shipping in June. With support for up to an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, it’s one of the most powerful handhelds in its price class. But that chip is also rather power-hungry, which can lead to limited […]
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Lilbits: Linux on Apple Silicon, and a USB charger that looks like a tiny Macintosh
The developers working to bring Linux to Apple’s most recent computers are making progress enabling support for the hardware on Macs with Apple M1 and M2 chips. Meanwhile a crowdfunding campaign is offering a chance to get your hands on a USB-C charger that cranks out enough power to charge a MacBook… and the charger […]
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Now Samsung’s A-series budget phones are shipping without chargers too
Samsung has been shipping its flagship smartphones without a charger in the box since the Samsung Galaxy S21 launched last year. Now the company appears to be taking the same approach toward its budget phones. Last week the company began taking orders in the US for the $160 Galaxy A03s and $250 Galaxy A13 5G smartphones. […]
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EU may push phone makers to use standardized chargers (goodbye Apple Lightning adapters?)
12 Comments on EU may push phone makers to use standardized chargers (goodbye Apple Lightning adapters?)European Union officials are considering adopting new standards for smartphone chargers that could cut down on electronic waste. Right now most smartphones ship with a charging cable and adapter. So when you buy a new phone and don’t need your old charger anymore, you probably throw it out. According to the European Commission that leads […]
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You can charge a Nexus 5X from a Nexus 6P (or vice versa)
Google’s latest Nexus phones have different screen sizes, display resolutions, processors, and starting prices. But they also have a lot of things in common: they both run Android 6.0 Lollipop, they both have the same 12.3MP rear cameras and Nexus Imprint fingerprint sensors. And they both have USB Type-C ports. While those ports only support […]
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ZNAPS is a magnetic adapter for iOS and Android devices (crowdfunding)
Apple makes a magnetic power cable, called MagSafe, for its line of laptop computers. The nifty design means you will be much less likely to destroy your connection port and your cable because it quickly releases when strained. Plus, you don’t have to be so exact when plugging in the cable. The magnets do the […]
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uBeam takes wireless charging long(er) distance
Wireless chargers for smartphones and other gadgets have been around for a few years: but in order to charge your device you typically need to place it right on top of a charging dock or at least pretty close to the charging surface. Now a company called uBeam has unveiled a prototype of a system […]
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EnerPlex offers solar cases to (slowly) charge your Galaxy S4, iPhone 5S
You’re on a camping trip. Your phone is dead, but you need to make a call. If you’ve got an EnerPlex case (and some sunlight), all you need is a little patience. The company offers a line of solar-powered smartphone cases for the iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4. Stick your phone in the sun […]
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HP Chromebook 11 sales halted due to overheating chargers
HP and Google have temporarily stopped selling the HP Chromebook 11 after learning that a small number of users reported that their chargers were damaged from overheating while in use. Google’s taking the unusual step of recommending that folks who already have a Chromebook 11 stop using the charger that came in the box, and […]