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6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2025): Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-08-27 16:33:00

Not having a 3.5-mm port doesn't mean you can't use wired headphones at all with a smartphone. You can buy a USB-C headphone dongle, which plugs into the USB-C port of your smartphone and adds a 3.5-mm port. Apple USB-C to 3.5-mm Adapter for $9. This adapter from Apple will do the job for any smartphone with a USB-C port—that means Android phones and the iPhone 15 and newer. I recommend buying a few because they’re easy to lose. If you have an iPhone with the Lightning port (iPhone 14 and older

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Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect it from the dead with fresh ebooks

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-08-28 00:53:00

Amazon / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Early 2025 was a tough time for Kindle fans. Also: The best Kindles of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed On Feb. 26, 2025, Amazon disabled the ability to download Kindle book files to your computer. While Kindle books will no longer be available for your old devices after next week, you can upload EPUB (with a workaround) and mobi files. Here's how to do that. Of course, it all starts with a story As a tech professional, there are many things I know beca

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PicoGUS gets CD-ROM emulation

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-26 17:02:33

(note: please use firmware v3.0.1, which fixes issues with MPU emulation in SB and USB modes) New features/changes CD-ROM emulation PicoGUS now supports CD-ROM emulation (in other words, PicoGUS is now an ODE)! It emulates a Panasonic/MKE interface and drive and supports CD images in ISO or BIN/CUE stored on a USB drive plugged into the USB port on the PicoGUS. CD-ROM emulation has been tested in DOS and Windows 9x and CD audio playback is fully supported. CD-ROM emulation is available in So

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My new favorite multi-port charging station is $50 off on Amazon right now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-29 04:19:00

ZDNET's key takeaways A great charging station that's not just for those deep in the Apple ecosystem It offers a total of 140W output, and the USB-C ports and built-in cable support up to 100W There's a cool LCD screen, and this can be switched off if it becomes annoying or distracting. $99.98 at Amazon For a limited time, Baseus has discounted the Nomos 5-in-1 charging station by $50, bringing it down to near all-time lows. Chargers are giving way to charging stations, purpose-built gadgets

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Writing a basic Linux device driver when you know nothing about Linux drivers

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-26 00:29:42

A couple of months ago I bought the Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock, the latest and greatest in USB-hub-with-RGB-LEDs-and-hooks-for-gadgets technology. This invention unfortunately only supports the real gamer operating systems of Windows and macOS, which necessitated the development of a Linux driver. Over the past few posts I’ve set up a Windows VM with USB passthrough, and attempted to reverse-engineer the official drivers, As I was doing that, I also thought I’d message the vendor and ask them

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HP 11-in-1 USB-C Dock Is Cheaper Than Last Prime Day, Now 53% Off as Amazon Clears Out Best-Sellers

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-30 00:10:32

When you use multiple screens to get through the workday as well as multiple peripherals like a wired mouse and keyboard, external drives, and a stable internet connection, you probably know the pain of juggling cables and adapters. It’s not fun to have to unplug things over and over to put new things in their place, but Head to Amazon to get the HP USB-C Dock G5 11-in-1 Adapter for $108, down from its usual price of $230. That’s $122 and a discount of 53%. See at Amazon The easy way to suppo

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$2,000 Slashed Off Dell’s 15-Inch Laptop, Prime Day Deal Leaves Amazon’s Margin Gone

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-30 17:10:13

If you’re looking for a premium laptop, this early Prime Day deal on the Dell Inspiron 15-inch touchscreen laptop is one you won’t want to miss – and it’s open to both Prime and non-Prime members. Amazon has bundled this powerful (i7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) machine with a set of high-value accessories including a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Office Pro, a USB drive, a mouse, and a 7-in-1 USB hub. The regular retail price is $2,599 but with this limited-time offer, you can have the laptop for

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This 250W Charging Station Replaces All Your Chargers, Now at a Record Low Price for Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-31 04:28:59

Amazon’s one-day deals are coming out before Prime Day and this year there is a true gem for customers who appreciate speed and efficiency in charging. Although 10,000mAh or 20,000mAh power banks are convenient for charging your phone or tablet while on the move, they do not suffice for quick charging of laptops, tablets, and several devices. Anker has a bunch to pick up this slack and for now, the Anker 250W GaN-powered charge station is on sale for a record-low $119 from its normal $170. This

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Forget the Mac Mini, This HP Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro Is 70% Off in Early Prime Day Deals

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-31 04:55:33

HP is competing directly with Apple’s Mac Mini in the world of compact desktops. The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Mini PC is currently available at a record low price on Amazon and makes it a great chance to get a high-end machine at a much lower cost. The price is the big news: this model (32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel 6-Core i5-12500T) is now just $699 which is 70% off its usual price of $2,339. On HP’s own website, a similar setup would cost close to the original price. See at Amazon Build for

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Lenovo 15” 1TB Laptop with Windows 11 Pro for $399 (71% Off), Amazon Is Selling at No Profit

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-01 12:25:57

Laptops are necessary for work, school and play, but it can be difficult to find one that’s both affordable and reliable – most good choices cost far less than $1000. One of the most reputable laptop brands is Lenovo, and Amazon currently has a deal that’s hard to pass up. Currently, the Lenovo V15 G2 laptop is available for just $399, down from its usual price of $1399. That’s a huge 71% discount ($1,000 off) which makes it one of the lowest prices ever seen for a laptop with these specs. If y

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The best GaN chargers of 2025: Expert tested

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-01 23:00:17

Remember the old wall wart? That little charger you plugged into an available wall outlet, needing one for each device you owned, and used to get so hot you couldn't touch it? How times have changed! Now, you can get your hands on a charger that can happily -- and cooly -- power and charge multiple devices at once. It's not just smartphones -- most modern chargers can handle heavier loads such as tablets and laptops. With the transition from silicon transistors to gallium nitride (GaN) transist

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Deal: This really cool UGREEN charger drops in price for the first time!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-02 20:46:31

Are you looking for a new charger? If you care about portability, you will want something small and light yet still pretty capable. It would help if it was also affordable, and the UGREEN 45W 3 in 1 GaN USB-C Charger with Retractable Cable meets all those requirements, especially right now that it’s 25% off! Buy the UGREEN 45W 3 in 1 GaN USB-C Charger with Retractable Cable for $22.49 ($7.50 off) This offer is available from Amazon, but it is exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. You can learn

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Apple’s USB-C EarPods are an even better buy at just $15.99

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2025-09-02 20:30:49

Last year, I lost my old AirPods in my apartment and relied on my old-school Lightning EarPods for months before upgrading to an iPhone 16. Honestly, aside from missing wireless connectivity, I hadn’t noticed much difference. That’s why I still think they’re a good investment in 2025, and why I’m considering picking up the newer USB-C EarPods now that they’re on sale for $15.99 ($3 off) at Amazon and Walmart. That’s the best price we’ve seen and a smart buy if you’ve lost your entry-level pair o

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This 5-in-1 USB-C Hub Is Almost Free, Amazon Didn’t Wait for Prime Day to Crush Its Price

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-03 00:10:31

Having a device that reduces the number of cables and ports you need to use is a lifesaver if you work with multiple gadgets. The Anker USB-C 5-in-1 Hub gets rid of frequent hassles like working with multiple chargers, adapters and data cables by combining important connections into one compact unit. This kind of hub is especially useful to modern laptops which usually only have a few ports. Last Black Friday, this Anker USB-C Hub cost $24 and since then it has been reduced only once to a pheno

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This 2-Pack of 40W Wall Chargers (USB-C/A) Is Now Just $7 Each, Amazon Launches Early Prime Day Deals

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-03 16:25:19

Not all charging blocks are created equal and finding the sweet spot between power, safety, outputs, and price can be tricky. Amazon is hosting some of its most aggressive deals ever leading up to Prime Day so now’s a great time to upgrade your charging kit – and they’re not just for Prime members. One of the best bargains available currently is for a 2-pack of 40W wall charger blocks by MateStar which is now selling at an all-time low price. The normal price on this pack of 2 40W charger block

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On starting The Mix and finding diverse funding sources for indies | Justin Woodward

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-09-03 20:30:00

Justin Woodward started out as one of the small cogs in the big wheel of the game industry. He studied game art and design in college. Then he got a job at a triple-A game company as a 3D background artist. But he decided he would rather be a game designer instead of being one among many 3D artists. He started his own graphic design studio, doing tasks like logo design that could connect him with entrepreneurs. He learned how to fund projects and create businesses. He went on to create an indie

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My favorite USB-C accessory of all time got a magnetic upgrade - it's spoiled me ever since

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-04 02:12:33

ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $12 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters are on sale for just $12 (with the added coupon) for one on Amazon. A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the magnetic breakaway USB-C connector is one of the best USB access

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You Can Now Buy a Sample of Ozzy Osbourne's DNA in Twelve Easy Payments

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-03 22:00:30

A kitschy new brand partnership between John "Ozzy" Osbourne and Liquid Death, the canned water brand, is releasing a limited run of cans of iced tea infused with DNA from the Prince of Darkness himself. Sadly, the iced tea is long gone. The cans have all been chugged and crushed by Osbourne himself, leaving "behind trace DNA from his saliva that you can now own," according to Liquid Death's website. But let's be real, you don't buy a rockstar's backwash to quench your thirst — you're buying i

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This $12 USB-C accessory is one of the best investments I've made for my electronics

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-05 15:00:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it's only $12 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just wish it was suitable for data transferring or powering monitors. $15.99 at Amazon These handy 240W USB-C magnetic adapters are on sale for just $12 (with the added coupon) for one on Amazon. A hill I'm always willing to fight on -- and maybe even die on -- is that the magnetic breakaway USB-C connector is one of the best USB access

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This 6-in-1 Anker Desktop Charger Costs About as Much as Going Out for Lunch

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2025-09-05 08:10:07

Tell me if this is you. You’ve got all your fancy gadgets, but only one measly outlet available. Deciding whether to juice up your phone or your laptop first—what a conundrum. Sure, you could plug one in and then trudge over to the next outlet across the room for the other, but that’s just sheer madness. Who’s got time for that nonsense? Save yourself the hassle and get a proper desktop that can handle all your devices at once. The Anker USB-C charging station is your knight in shining armor, bo

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UGREEN USB-C Charger Block Matches Its Black Friday Price, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-05 20:40:35

You’ve probably been there before. Your phone is dying, and you need to charge it. You’ve got your cable, because you’ve got a billion of them. But where is a charging block to plug it into? You have to have one. Only they don’t come with our smartphones anymore. So sure, you might have tons of cables, but they’re totally useless without a way to actually get the electricity to your phone. There’s a good solution, and it doesn’t require you to have to spend an entire paycheck getting something t

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Your TV's USB port has an underutilized benefit that can revitalize an old system

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-06 06:00:14

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Recently, I wrote about the various uses of the USB ports that come standard on the back or side of any smart TV. In this article, I'm focusing on one particular important use: installing firmware updates using a USB device. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Updates are essential because they ensure your TV has the latest software, features, and security patches. Most smart TVs are designed to automatically check for and install

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Here’s My Experience With 5 Cheap Gadgets I Bought From AliExpress

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-06 07:49:00

If you're shopping online, you may have noticed products from Temu and AliExpress often come up in your shopping search. These items are so cheap that you may wonder if it's really a steal or if you should stay away. I was in that boat as well. And I love a good YouTube video where the host tests cheap tech from low-cost retailers. So, curious as I am, I decided to try my hand at testing cheap home products from the popular discount marketplace, AliExpress. Now, when shopping for a new piece of

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Hot deals: High-capacity power banks that are still portable

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-06 08:43:12

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Technicalities Powkey Portable Power Station 200W Discounted with a $50 coupon The Powkey Portable Power Station 200W has long been a respected model in the world of battery packs. It came out at a time when this level of power was a bit unheard of in something so portable. Now it has some competitors, but it is still an excellent alternative for those who want a high-capacity battery pack that is actually portable. It measures 7.87 x 1.81 x 5.71 inches and

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Trump EPA May Undo Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

gizmodo.com Aj Dellinger 2025-09-06 12:50:07

In 2024, the Biden administration issued a ban on the last type of asbestos still used in the United States due to its links to cancer. The Trump administration isn’t so sure that we need to protect people from such things. Earlier this week, the New York Times reported that Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency will delay the ban on the material and reconsider the rule entirely. Because, hey, when has a little cancer ever hurt anyone? The material at the core of this back-and-forth policymak

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The pleasure of transforming sand to water in Sword of the Sea | Matt Nava interview

venturebeat.com Dean Takahashi 2025-09-08 04:30:00

From the first moment I played Sword of the Sea at the Summer Game Fest Play Days, I knew that it was like the game Journey, which led down from that wonderful game created years ago to the moment when I was playing the latest game from Matt Nava’s game studio, Giant Squid. I played the beginning of the game. You start out as a nameless character in the sand. You start surfing through the sand, sort of like a snowboarder in SSX. Except you’re not riding on a snowboard. You ride on a sword, glid

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This Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub Is Going for Peanuts, 4.6 Stars Backed by Over 27,000 Reviews Say It All

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-08 04:40:31

Today’s laptops are almost comically bereft of ports. They have to be thin and portable, right? So that must mean they don’t need connectivity. At least, that’s kind of what it seems that companies might be thinking, which is a bit silly. We need those slots, namely USB-C ports, for charging, data transfers, and just about everything else we need to do on our laptops. If you’re tired of dealing with this, you might want to grab something that’s part of the solution: a USB-C hub! See at Amazon

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Archaeologists Unearth Viking-Era Burial With Incredibly Rare Casket

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-09-08 08:00:22

Archaeologists from Denmark’s Moesgaard Museum have uncovered 30 Viking Age graves dating from 800 to 1050 CE, just under five miles north of Aarhus. Located near the town of Lisbjerg, the burial site has yielded a number of spectacular objects hinting at ties with Danish royalty. “The burial site is most likely connected to the Viking-era manor in Lisbjerg, which is less than a kilometer from the burial site,” Mads Ravn, an archaeologist from Moesgaard and Viking Age expert, explained in the M

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I found the 'Goldilocks' of travel chargers - now I don't leave home without it (plus it's on sale)

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-08 18:00:20

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tessan 65W GaN Universal Travel Adapter retails for $43. It's the perfect size, weight, and power output for traveling. It doesn't convert mains AC voltage, and the USB ports on the bottom can be tricky to use. $37.99 at Amazon Gone are the days of packing multiple chargers with different connectors when traveling. Now, universal travel adapters are the way to go: one adapter that works in over 220 countries and compatibility with both USB-A and USB-C devices. Also:

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The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

wired.com Beth Mole 2025-09-09 04:07:40

Despite touting ambitious goals of making America healthier, the Trump administration on Monday revealed in court documents that it is backpedaling on a ban on cancer-causing asbestos. Last year, under the Biden administration, the Environmental Protection Agency took a long-awaited step to ban the last type of asbestos still used in the US—chrysotile asbestos, aka “white asbestos.” While use of chrysotile asbestos was on the decline, the dangerous mineral has lingered in various gaskets, brake

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Latest Tech News

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2025): Tested and Reviewed

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect it from the dead with fresh ebooks

PicoGUS gets CD-ROM emulation

My new favorite multi-port charging station is $50 off on Amazon right now

Writing a basic Linux device driver when you know nothing about Linux drivers

HP 11-in-1 USB-C Dock Is Cheaper Than Last Prime Day, Now 53% Off as Amazon Clears Out Best-Sellers

$2,000 Slashed Off Dell’s 15-Inch Laptop, Prime Day Deal Leaves Amazon’s Margin Gone

This 250W Charging Station Replaces All Your Chargers, Now at a Record Low Price for Early Prime Day

Forget the Mac Mini, This HP Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro Is 70% Off in Early Prime Day Deals

Lenovo 15” 1TB Laptop with Windows 11 Pro for $399 (71% Off), Amazon Is Selling at No Profit

The best GaN chargers of 2025: Expert tested

Deal: This really cool UGREEN charger drops in price for the first time!

Apple’s USB-C EarPods are an even better buy at just $15.99

This 5-in-1 USB-C Hub Is Almost Free, Amazon Didn’t Wait for Prime Day to Crush Its Price

This 2-Pack of 40W Wall Chargers (USB-C/A) Is Now Just $7 Each, Amazon Launches Early Prime Day Deals

On starting The Mix and finding diverse funding sources for indies | Justin Woodward

My favorite USB-C accessory of all time got a magnetic upgrade - it's spoiled me ever since

You Can Now Buy a Sample of Ozzy Osbourne's DNA in Twelve Easy Payments

This $12 USB-C accessory is one of the best investments I've made for my electronics

This 6-in-1 Anker Desktop Charger Costs About as Much as Going Out for Lunch

UGREEN USB-C Charger Block Matches Its Black Friday Price, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

Your TV's USB port has an underutilized benefit that can revitalize an old system

Here’s My Experience With 5 Cheap Gadgets I Bought From AliExpress

Hot deals: High-capacity power banks that are still portable

Trump EPA May Undo Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

The pleasure of transforming sand to water in Sword of the Sea | Matt Nava interview

This Anker 7-in-1 USB-C Hub Is Going for Peanuts, 4.6 Stars Backed by Over 27,000 Reviews Say It All

Archaeologists Unearth Viking-Era Burial With Incredibly Rare Casket

I found the 'Goldilocks' of travel chargers - now I don't leave home without it (plus it's on sale)

The EPA Plans to ‘Reconsider’ Ban on Cancer-Causing Asbestos

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