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The best power banks you can buy in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-01 15:27:38

Almost everyone I know owns at least one power bank, and the ubiquity of these portable chargers means that you can pick up cheap units in gas stations and dollar stores. But my extensive testing suggests that these are false economy, and you're very likely buying something that at best won't last long, or at worse could even be dangerous. This is why I recommend buying power banks from reputable brands. Don't worry -- I still work to keep those brands honest by extensively testing every power

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Encrypting Files with Passkeys and Age

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-01 15:05:21

Typage ( age-encryption on npm) is a TypeScript implementation of the age file encryption format. It runs with Node.js, Deno, Bun, and browsers, and implements native age recipients, passphrase encryption, ASCII armoring, and supports custom recipient interfaces, like the Go implementation. However, running in the browser affords us some special capabilities, such as access to the WebAuthn API. Since version 0.2.3, Typage supports symmetric encryption with passkeys and other WebAuthn credential

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I found an AirTag dupe that lasts twice as long (and works with Android)

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-01 19:47:55

ZDNET's key takeaways Ugreens Finder Tag is on sale now for $16, and the Slim Wallet Finder is available for $30. The battery in the tag for keys is purpose-built to be hard to remove, making it safer around children. They don't have the high-precision capabilities as more expensive finder tags. $16.59 at Amazon Apple AirTags been a game changer in my life, saving me countless hours searching for my keys, wallet, and passport. But as handy as they are, they're not without their flaws. From a

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Tech Billionaires Back Erebor in the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

wired.com Adam Willems 2025-08-01 19:29:20

Palmer Luckey, cofounder of the weapons manufacturer Anduril, along with firms connected to Palantir cofounders Joe Lonsdale and Peter Thiel, are investing in a new bank that is aiming to fill a gap left by Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse two years ago. The venture is expected to be backed by upwards of $250 million in funding from Luckey, Lonsdale’s venture firm 8VC, Thiel’s Founders Fund, crypto-focused VC Haun Ventures, and several angel investors whose identities are not yet publicly known.

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Faster Qi2.2 wireless power banks are on the way

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-01 23:45:11

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. Ugreen has announced what it claims is the “world’s first Qi2.2-certified power bank” that can wireless charge devices at speeds of up to 25W. Most wireless chargers in the US currently max out at just 15W of power delivery, but the Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank will push that to 25W, matching the speed of the updated MagSafe charger Apple i

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Android’s Desktop Mode gets a handy shortcut to pin your favorite apps to the taskbar

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 03:01:19

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is improving Android’s still-in-development Desktop Mode by adding the ability to pin apps to the taskbar for quick access. A new “pin to taskbar” shortcut appears in an app’s context menu, letting you add it to the dock for easy launching even after it’s closed. This is a small but necessary step in Google’s effort to make Android a more viable desktop competitor, especially against platforms like the iPad. Android finally has a proper Desktop

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I never leave home without this viral USB-C key ring accessory, and it only costs $25

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-08-02 03:43:24

ZDNET's key takeaways Nomad's ChargeKey V2 is on sale for $25 each. This version of the handy accessory provides charging speeds up to 240W for laptops and data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. However, some may find its short length too restrictive. $25 at Nomad At the time of last publication, the ChargeKey V2 is backordered and expected to ship starting July 24. As often as I rely on USB-C cables to charge my devices or help with work, I hardly think about them. My mindset has been that they

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Uber’s latest robotaxi partner is China’s Baidu

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-08-02 03:02:50

Uber has struck another deal with a robotaxi provider, and this time it’s with Chinese tech giant Baidu. The two companies announced Tuesday that they have agreed to a “multi-year strategic partnership to deploy thousands of Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the Uber platform” in multiple markets outside the U.S. and mainland China. Those deployments will start in Asia and the Middle East later this year, the companies said. Uber has been on a tear of AV partnerships lately as it

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How to maximize your Windows 11 PC's battery life in 9 easy steps

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-08-02 07:54:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Over the years, Windows PCs have gotten considerably more capable of squeezing a full day of work out of a laptop battery, but there's still a certain level of anxiety that comes with disconnecting from a fixed power source. That's especially true if you have an older PC that's lost some of its battery capacity with age. Also: Your complete Windows 11 upgrade guide: Everything to know - before you ditch Windows 10 Reducing battery anxiety doesn't require drugs or meditation. A

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One of the most battery-efficient laptops I've tested this year is also one of the most affordable

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-02 06:00:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The base model of Acer's Aspire 14 AI normally retails for $699. It has a fantastic battery and some of the latest hardware: all for a very approachable price point. I suggest opting for the OLED, since the low-end display isn't the best. View now at Amazon View now at Costco more buying choices At Costco, the Acer Aspire 14 AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU is on sale for $700. Act fast because this deal ends on July 27. I went hands-on with Acer's Aspire Go 15 last ye

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6 reasons why I've stuck with Ubuntu-based Linux distros for the last 20 years

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-02 11:39:25

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET It was October 2004, and I'd been using Red Hat Linux (way before it became Fedora) for years. I was fairly certain that would be my distribution until the world ended. I'd become comfortable with Red Hat. Sure, it had its quirks and was sometimes a bit more difficult than it needed to be (remember, it was over 20 years ago), but it was stable and I'd grown to know it well. But then a new distribution arrived on the scene... Ubuntu. Oddly enough, the

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Nearly Half of Americans Budget Based on Vibes. Should You?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-02 11:00:00

Your feelings about the economy can help you set a smarter money strategy. Massonstock/Getty Images Potential romantic partners. Your next vacation spot. Whether you should leave a party early. A vibe check can help you evaluate lots of things, including your money strategy. A June study by Intuit Credit Karma found that 44% of Americans surveyed have done "vibe-based budgeting." Gen Zers and millennials, in particular, are adjusting their spending and savings habits according to how they feel

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China's Baidu to bring its driverless cars to Uber globally

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-08-02 15:37:39

A passenger walks near Uber signage after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on July 10, 2022. Baidu has struck a partnership with Uber to deploy its autonomous cars on the ride-hailing giant's platform outside the U.S. and mainland China. The first deployments are expected to happen in Asia and the Middle East later this year. The two companies said the multi-year partnership will see "thousands" of Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on Uber globally.

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Pixel Watch 4 battery upgrade is coming, but don’t expect magic

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 22:00:16

TL;DR Google’s next-generation Pixel Watch models could get a modest battery capacity increase. The 41mm Pixel Watch 4 may arrive with a 327mAh battery, and the 45mm Watch 3 getting a 459mAh component. Compared to Watch 3 models, that would represent a capacity increase of 7% and 9%, respectively. What do you expect from a new generation of wearables? Samsung just introduced its Galaxy Watch 8 series, and the company’s move to embrace that squircle design across the entire lineup has proven c

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The best fitness trackers for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-02 22:01:25

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're looking to get fit, sleep better or just keep a closer eye on your health, a fitness wearable is a great place to start. Whether you're into intense workouts or just want to hit your step goal each day, the best fitness trackers available today can offer loads of helpful feat

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I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the S25 Edge - here's why I opted for the slim model

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-08-02 20:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge currently sells for $999 for the 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage configuration. With its sleek profile and solid hardware, this phone sets a new standards for mobile devices. You'll have to settle with subpar battery life and the absence of a telephoto lens due to the limited size. View now at Amazon View now at Best Buy View now at Samsung more buying choices At Amazon, you can pick up the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for just $920 (that's

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One of the most battery-efficient I've tested this year is also one of the most affordable

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-02 21:00:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The base model of Acer's Aspire 14 AI normally retails for $699. It has a fantastic battery and some of the latest hardware: all for a very approachable price point. I suggest opting for the OLED, since the low-end display isn't the best. View now at Amazon View now at Costco more buying choices At Costco, the Acer Aspire 14 AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU is on sale for $700. Act fast because this deal ends on July 27. I went hands-on with Acer's Aspire Go 15 last ye

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Our Favorite Bottle Washers for Keeping Your Baby Bottles Safe and Clean (2025)

wired.com Nicole Kinning 2025-08-03 00:39:00

I like to think of the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro as the pioneer of bottle washers. It paved the way for what I think will be a booming baby product in the next few years, and the Brezza specifically is consistently a top seller across retailers, so it felt like a natural to try first. The Brezza does what it promises. It washes and sterilizes well, and it uses less water than many competitors—great if you're working with limited filtered or purified water. Like most bottle washers I’ve trie

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Deal: Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L Smart Cooler hits new record-low price!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-03 07:36:46

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L smart cooler is one of my favorite appliances, but its $899.99 retail price makes it a hard-to-justify purchase. If you’ve been looking to get one, right now is your chance, as it is at a brand-new record-low price of $629.99, saving you $270 bucks! Buy the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L Smart Cooler for just $629.99 ($270 off) This offer is available from Amazon. We’re specifically referring to the 40L version. That said, the 58

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M.2 SSD Can Self-Destruct by Giving Itself a Burst of Voltage

news.ycombinator.com About Michael Kan 2025-08-03 15:24:03

Worried your data could fall into the wrong hands? A company has developed an M.2 SSD storage drive that can self-destruct by frying its own memory. The product, the P250Q Self-Destruct SSD, is engineered to instantly wipe its memory at the push of a button —either through a software-based erasure or a hardware method that's supposed to physically destroy the flash chip. The product comes from the Taiwanese memory vendor Team Group, which is marketing the SSD to customers working in sensitive

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I found the Android smartwatch with the best battery life (and it's not a Samsung or OnePlus)

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-03 23:01:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is available in Obsidian black for $349 (but on sale for $175 at the time of writing). This Google Wear OS smartwatch offers long battery life, dual-display technology, and a sapphire glass display. The watch currently runs Wear OS 3.5 and is available in one larger size. View now at Amazon For the past couple of years, I've been switching between various Google and Samsung Galaxy Watch models to pair with my Android, as Google's Wear OS

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not be skinny, but it might have a larger battery

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 02:37:52

TL;DR The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is expected to have a slightly larger cover display. Google may have also increased the Fold’s battery capacity. The foldable should have a Tensor G5 chip with 16GB of RAM and 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. Recently, there has been a growing number of Pixel 10 series leaks as we inch closer to the eventual launch date. However, there isn’t nearly as much information about Google’s next foldable as there is about the rest of Pixel 10 family. That gets correc

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I stopped buying ice after testing this smart cooler - and it's hit an all-time-low price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-04 03:19:44

ZDNET's key takeaways The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is available for $1,349 but currently on sale. This cooler works as a portable mini-fridge, with dual-zone cooling and the capacity to freeze or refrigerate. The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 is bulky and heavy, and it only comes with one battery so you have to purchase the second to reach the full 3.2 day capacity. View now at Best Buy View now at Amazon more buying choices The Anker Solix EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler is typically $1,100, but it

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Best Baby Monitors for 2025 as Tested by a Mom

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-04 02:00:00

What we like about it: The Dream Duo 2 includes the Owlet Smart HD monitor and the Owlet Dream Sock, which was FDA-cleared in 2023. The Dream Sock is the first and only over-the-counter medical pulse oximetry solution for infants. The package came with four different-sized socks that are meant to fit healthy infants weighing 6 pounds to 30 pounds. The socks contain a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, which is similar to what hospitals use to test your heart rate. The sock has velcro straps so y

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Google is changing Chrome’s new tab page to bring AI Mode front-and-center

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-04 07:32:27

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new search bar design in Chrome Beta for Android that includes an AI Mode shortcut. This new design, which also repositions voice search and Lens shortcuts, appears in two variants across different devices running the same Chrome Beta version. The integration of an AI Mode shortcut into Chrome aims to increase user awareness and usage of the feature, given Chrome’s significant market share. While Google is still the most dominant s

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I replaced my Ring doorbell with this subscription-free option - with one concern

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-04 07:04:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Lorex 2K Wi-Fi video doorbell is available for $189. The doorbell comes in wired and wireless installations, communicates reliably, and includes a preinstalled 32GB microSD card for local storage to bypass subscription fees. Although it has a 2K resolution, the image is so wide angle that objects look distorted. $199.99 at Amazon Video doorbells are among the best ways to start your smart home journey. They are easy to use and often easy to install, and provide much-

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This smart sock was one of my best purchases as a new mom

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-08-04 07:10:38

ZDNET's key takeaways The Owlet Dream Sock is an FDA-cleared baby sleep tracker that costs $299 and is FSA/HSA-eligible, though it is currently discounted for a limited time. It goes beyond your standard baby monitor by tracking your child's heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep patterns with three alarms: a yellow incorrect fit alarm, a purple abnormal reading alarm, and a blue alarm when the sock is out of range or low battery. While false low oxygen and abnormal heart rate alarms are exceedin

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GM to challenge China’s LFP monopoly with upgraded battery factory

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2025-08-04 07:04:11

GM said Monday it is working with joint venture partner LG Energy Solution to upgrade its Ultium battery factory to make lithium-iron-phosphate cells for the automaker’s low-cost EVs. The factory’s overhaul will give LFP production in the United States a significant boost. Despite being invented and commercialized in the U.S., today the vast majority of LFP cells are currently made in China. The $2.3 billion Spring Hill, Tennessee, battery plant is part of the Ultium Cells LLC joint venture be

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GM, LG to upgrade Tennessee plant to make low-cost EV batteries

news.ycombinator.com Michele Luhn 2025-08-04 11:24:57

Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, said Monday it's upgrading its facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to make low-cost electric vehicle battery cells. GM said the lithium iron phosphate battery cells — abbreviated LFP based on the elements' chemical symbols — could be significantly cheaper than battery packs used in some EVs, in part because they don't require expensive minerals like cobalt and nickel that are used in standard lithium-ion batteries. "T

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This Common Pain Med Could Be Raising Dementia Risk

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-08-04 11:40:38

Chronic pain can be a debilitating experience. A common medication used to manage the condition may come with its own serious dangers, however. Recent research finds an upsetting link between the drug gabapentin and a higher risk of dementia. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University led the study, which examined the medical records of people with chronic low back pain. People taking gabapentin for their back were significantly more likely to develop dementia over time compared to non-users

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The best power banks you can buy in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Encrypting Files with Passkeys and Age

I found an AirTag dupe that lasts twice as long (and works with Android)

Tech Billionaires Back Erebor in the Wake of Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

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I never leave home without this viral USB-C key ring accessory, and it only costs $25

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One of the most battery-efficient laptops I've tested this year is also one of the most affordable

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China's Baidu to bring its driverless cars to Uber globally

Pixel Watch 4 battery upgrade is coming, but don’t expect magic

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I replaced my Samsung S25 Ultra with the S25 Edge - here's why I opted for the slim model

One of the most battery-efficient I've tested this year is also one of the most affordable

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Deal: Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L Smart Cooler hits new record-low price!

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Best Baby Monitors for 2025 as Tested by a Mom

Google is changing Chrome’s new tab page to bring AI Mode front-and-center

I replaced my Ring doorbell with this subscription-free option - with one concern

This smart sock was one of my best purchases as a new mom

GM to challenge China’s LFP monopoly with upgraded battery factory

GM, LG to upgrade Tennessee plant to make low-cost EV batteries

This Common Pain Med Could Be Raising Dementia Risk

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