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Belkin unveils Qi2 magnetic charger at IFA 2025

Belkin unveiled several new products today at IFA 2025. Its lineup included a wall charger and car charger that will be available starting this month, plus four entries in its SoundForm audio collection. But the standout item from the consumer products brand is its new Qi2 25W wireless charging puck. The UltraCharge Magnetic Charger 25W promises to power an iPhone from zero to 50 percent battery in just 30 minutes. It also has some clever design choices, such as a kickstand so you can charge a

Anker is ready for your new Pixel 10 with Qi2.2 support in latest charging lineup

Anker TL;DR Anker is bringing its new Prime models to IFA, with charging solutions from your desk to your bag. The Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station supports full 25W Qi2.2 charging for your Pixel 10 Pro XL. For mobile needs, the Prime Power Bank charges not one, but two laptops at 140W a piece. Keeping our devices powered is the sort of modern-day chore that too many of us tolerate without properly considering all our options, making do with whatever charger we have laying around. That’

Hands-on: Kuxiu’s new X40 Turbo brings Qi2.2 fast 25W charging to your iPhone

Wireless charging and iPhones have had an interesting relationship. While Android phones had wireless charging extremely early, it took Apple years to adopt the regular Qi wireless charging with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus back in 2017. Back then, it only charged at 7.5W, and it was not very efficient. Then Magsafe and the Qi2 standard recently came around and allowed iPhones to charge at 15W. But now we are getting Qi2.2, which is faster, cooler, and more efficient, and Kuxiu is the first to bring

This AC adapter splits in two, giving you a wireless power bank for the road

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Baseus has announced a new accessory that can wirelessly charge a Qi2-compatible smartphone directly on an outlet, making it useful as a hands-free wall mount. It’s reminiscent of a similar wireless charger that Zens released last year, but Baseus’ new EnerGe

My 5 simple tricks to extend iPhone battery life when traveling (including older models)

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. My wife and I like to travel, both in the US and abroad. Naturally, we always take our iPhones with us to snap photos and videos, search for directions, and stay in touch with other people. But when you use your phone all day with no available AC outlets, keeping your battery charge alive can be difficult. As I've trekked to various spots, I've tried different tricks and techniques to prevent the battery from c

The UK’s largest energy supplier has created its own EV charger

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. The UK’s larger energy supplier, Octopus Energy, is launching its own EV charger. The Octopus Charge is designed to pair with the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, which offers up cheaper electricity rates overnight for EV charging. Octopus Energy has designed and built its own EV charger and is backing it with a three-year warranty. There’s a £999 (about $1,300) tethered option

This one small feature makes this travel charger my favorite for business trips

Ugreen Nexode 65W fast charger ZDNET's key takeaways This 65W charger from Ugreen is on sale on Amazon for $33. It's a powerful yet compact 3-output charger with a convenient retractable reel. The charger is a little on the heavy side. $34.98 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I'm amazed by how compact powerful chargers have become. You can now get a 65W charger that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, something that wasn't possible a few years ago. This

This charger's retractable superpower makes multi-device travel a breeze

Ugreen Nexode 65W fast charger ZDNET's key takeaways This 65W charger from Ugreen is on sale on Amazon for $33. It's a powerful yet compact 3-output charger with a convenient retractable reel. The charger is a little on the heavy side. $34.98 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I'm amazed by how compact powerful chargers have become. You can now get a 65W charger that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, something that wasn't possible a few years ago. This

Labor Day Tech Deals: This Foldable Charger Is Smaller Than My Granola Bar, and It’s $11

If you’re still packing separate chargers for your iPhone and Apple Watch, this Labor Day deal might be your cue to simplify. The LISEN MagSafe Charger Stand is down to $11 on Amazon, half off its usual $22 price. It folds flat, fits in your palm and works with MagSafe-compatible iPhones and Apple Watches. You’ll need to apply the on-page coupon to get the full discount, but once you do, you’re looking at a charger that doesn’t hog desk space or weigh down your bag. This charger stand supports

These 3 tablet charging habits are slowly killing your device - here's what to do instead

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, keep battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I'm constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don't think twice about could actually be hurting your battery over time. There are ways to extend your tablet's ba

Pixel 10 turns into a smart display while charging — even on older Pixel Stands

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Pixel 10 series introduces a new screensaver mode that activates while charging on the Pixelsnap Charger Stand. Screensavers include weather, smart home controls, clocks, and wallpapers. We got the feature working with the original Pixel Stand and other Qi wireless chargers after some app updates. The Pixelsnap Charger with Stand is Google’s newest magnetic charging dock for the Pixel 10 lineup, and it comes with more than just faster charging. On

Hot speaker deal: JBL Charge 6 hits new record-low price!

Woot has been offering the JBL Charge 6 at a very enticing discount for some time, and that deal has gotten even better. You can now take it home (or anywhere you want, as it is portable) for just $139.95. This marks a new all-time low price that is $10 cheaper than we’ve seen it lately! Buy the JBL Charge 6 for just $139.95 ($60 off) This offer is available from Woot, an Amazon-owned website that focuses on deals. The website specifically mentions the sale will end in two days or “until sold o

Bye-bye barrel jack: Framework brings 240W USB-C charging to laptops

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Four and a quarter years ago, I told you how a USB-C cable could someday power all but the beefiest gaming laptops. Now, Framework is finally fulfilling the promise of 240 watts through a USB plug. Today, it’s opening preorders for the first standards-c

Hands-on: Kuxiu debuts tiny smart connector charger for iPad: meet the M30 [Updated]

Kuxiu continues to make some of the best iPad accessories in the game. They were the first to introduce “wireless” charging for the iPad by implementing the smart connector into their products, like the X33 Pro Max. It was the first magnetic iPad stand that also charged your iPad Pro with those smart connectors. They have doubled down on that and made it ultra compact. Today, they unveiled the M30 Magnetic Smart Connector Charger, and I’m so excited about it. Here is what you should know. Hands

These are the MagSafe and Qi2 accessories for the Pixel 10 I recommend

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Sure, the new Pixel 10 phones come with a bunch of new features, but none of them even come close in substance to the arrival of Qi2 wireless charging. That’s one big upgrade for the Android ecosystem as a whole, one that adds so much convenience. On top of that, it opens up a whole new world of accessories for you to pick from — the entire array of MagSafe-compatible accessories can now work with the Pixel 10. Here are some of my favorite MagSafe/Qi2 accesso

EcoFlow’s Rapid power bank is the fastest yet

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s now possible to charge a large 99Wh (27,650mAh) power bank — the largest you can easily take on an airplane — from zero to 80 percent in about 20 minutes. But only if you own EcoFlow’s new power bank and desktop charger combo, launching in the

Computer fraud laws used to prosecute leaking air crash footage to CNN

Investigators Used Terrible Computer Fraud Laws To Ensure People Were Punished For Leaking Air Crash Footage To CNN from the if-it-can-be-abused,-it-WILL-be-abused dept Earlier this year, an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. All sixty-seven people aboard both vehicles were killed. While the FAA focused its investigation on the failures that led to this mid-air collision, local investigators in Virginia were somehow far more concerned abou

Are EV Charging Stations Bad for Your Health?

Charging up your EV today? Don’t stand too close to it. The air around electric vehicle chargers fast charging cars had twice the level of dangerous fine particles than regular urban air, a new study found. Researchers from UCLA measured 50 chargers across the Los Angeles metropolitan area, most of them Tesla Superchargers, and found that they had levels of fine particulate matter between 15 to 20 micrograms per cubic meter. That’s far higher than the average the typical urban background in L

5 of the best Pixel 10 chargers you should buy instead of Google’s 67W brick

Google has a new charger for the Pixel 10 series, offering 67W of peak power spread across two USB-C ports. As an official product, this is the safe bet for guaranteed fast charging, but it’s also more power than you might need, and it’s not exactly the most affordable plug on the market either. Likewise, perhaps you’re after just a single-port plug or maybe want something that can power your laptop and tablet as well as your new Pixel? To help, I’ve dug out some of the best chargers money can b

Belkin’s first 25W Qi2 chargers power up multiple devices

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After announcing certification from the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) a month ago, Belkin is now debuting its first three devices that support the Qi2.2 standard and faster 25W wireless charging speeds. The UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 is available in sand and c

Google launches new 67W dual-port charger that will be your Pixel 10’s best friend

TL;DR Google has launched the new Pixel Flex Dual Port 67W USB-C Fast Charger alongside the Pixel 10 series. This compact $59.99 charger uses proprietary tech to prioritize charging your Pixel while powering a second device. However, key technical details remain unknown, such as how power is split across ports and if GaN tech is used. Google has launched the new Pixel 10 series, featuring new Pixelsnap accessories thanks to the magnets built into the phone. While these magnets will steal the

This is the coolest charger I’ve seen, and it’s 25% off!

See that little robot in the image above? It’s actually a multi-port charger! It will definitely spark plenty of conversations, but it’s also a pretty capable charger, and right now, it’s 25% off! Buy the GravaStar Alpha65 GaN 65W Wall Charger for just $37.46 ($12.49 off) This offer is available from Amazon, but the deal isn’t applied automatically. You must manually apply an on-page coupon before adding it to your cart. By the way, the maximum savings only work with the Gray and White models.

Nissan's redesigned Leaf EV starts at $29,990

We learned earlier this summer that Nissan was working on a redesign of its Leaf EV, but today the company shared some additional information about the vehicle. One of the most notable details is the price, which will be $29,990 for the Leaf S+ trim. That's a lower amount for the third-generation car than the original 2011 Leaf cost, continuing what has become a trend of Nissan offering electric vehicles for modest prices . The Leaf SV+ will retail for $34,230 and the Leaf Platinum+ will cost $3

Don’t wait for Google’s new 67W charger — buy this one today

Joe Maring / Android Authority This Wednesday is going to be an exciting day to be a Pixel fan. On Wednesday, Google will announce the (highly-leaked) Pixel 10 series, the Pixel Watch 4, and a new pair of Pixel earbuds — presumably the Pixel Buds 2a. In addition to all of that, we’re also expecting a lot of new accessories for Google’s latest hardware. On Monday, Android Authority reported that one such accessory will be a 67W dual-port charger. Considering that Google’s current most powerful

The weirdest tool I own is also one of the most useful (and it's $10 on Amazon)

The device has a 1080p HD camera with LED lights at the tip. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I have a number of inspection cameras, and they're fantastic for getting eyes into places that you normally can't get to. But they're typically large and bulky, designed for mechanics and HVAC engineers, which limits their usability when it comes to inspecting device ports or probing around cracks and crevices looking for a lost fastener. Also: I replaced my MacBook charger with this compact wall unit - a

Last-minute Google leak reveals brand-new 67W charger, cheaper Pixelsnap stand, and pricier cases

Evan Blass TL;DR A last-minute retailer leak reveals that Google has a new 67W dual-port power adapter coming. It also appears the new “Pixelsnap” charger and stand combo will be cheaper than the old Pixel Stand 2. The new cases with embedded magnets are getting a slight price increase. The Google Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, and more will be unveiled this week, and we know almost everything there is to know about them thanks to numerous leaks. While that’s nothing new, it happens every year, so

How you're charging your tablet is quietly killing it - 3 mistakes to avoid (and the right way)

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, keep battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I'm constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don't think twice about could actually be hurting your battery

What Is the Electric Constant and Why Should You Care?

It's fun to think about the fundamental physical constants. These are special values used in our models of the physical universe. They include things like the speed of light, the gravitational constant, and Planck’s constant, and they’re “fundamental” in the sense that we can't derive them theoretically, we can only measure them. We use these in solving physics problems all the time, so it’s easy to take them for granted. But why are there such numbers in nature, and why do they just happen to

11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you'll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven't yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Pixel 9 Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 for $599: The Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great smartphone, but between the Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 Pro series, it struggles to stand out. It shares many features with its pricier siblings, but y

This 5-in-1 charger is the only one I'll need to travel (and it's full of power)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Statik 5–in-1 SmartCharge is a 10,000mAh capacity power bank and charger that sells for $70. It comes with built-in cables and multiple plug adapters (EU, UK, AU) for seamless charging around the globe in more than 200 countries. It's a great multifunctional charger, but I wish it had a dedicated MagSafe charger for Apple Watch. View now at Amazon View now at Statik more buying choices I test MagSafe accessories and chargers all year round, but there's no better time