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‘Invincible’ Season 4 Is Bringing in Matthew Rhys for a Major Role

Congo lining up off of Prime Video’s announcement that Invincible will have its fifth season queued up while its fourth season is waiting in the wings, Skybound Entertainment announced new casting for the adult animated series that’ll play a major role in its upcoming season at San Diego Comic-Con. During Invincible co-creator Robert Kirkman’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that actor Matthew Rhys (The Americans) will play the role of Dinosaurus. To all the folks who didn’t have

The Pixel Watch 4 might charge via a wireless charging stand

The Pixel Watch 4 could use an entirely different charging system when its officially announced in a few weeks, according to leaked renders from Android Headlines. Rather than charging through fiddly pogo pins like past Pixel Watches, the renders suggest Google might finally adopt a simpler form of wireless charging. The renders show the new Pixel Watch charging in a stand on its side, while displaying the current charge, the time and an upcoming alarm, not unlike an Apple Watch. The stand repo

Faster Qi2 wireless charging coming to iPhones and some Android phones

Jian Fan/Getty Images Wireless charging is about to get a lot faster. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), an open standards development group of more than 300 members who work together to ensure compatibility between wireless chargers and power sources, announced a new, faster standard for wireless charging today: Qi2 25W. Also: The best wireless chargers: Expert tested Qi2 25W will deliver nearly 70% more power than the original 15W Qi2, which launched in November, 2023. The new standard

The POSIX specification of vi

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I finally found a wall charger than can replace my AirTag when I travel - and it works in 150 countries

ZDNET's key takeaways Twelve South's PlugBug is a wall charger optimized for iOS, offering native Find My support. It's especially convenient for frequent flyers who are prone to misplacing their vital charging cables. The device is pricey but worth it for its bulk, versatility, and convenience. $129.95 at Apple The PlugBug Travel 120W is currently on sale for $85 on Amazon, which is $35, or 29% off its original price of $120. On my first trip abroad, one of my main concerns was purchasing w

Pixel Watch 4 leak shows off a new way to charge

TL;DR A leak has provided new renders of the Pixel Watch 4 and its charging dock. The smartwatch is reported to have a new charger that allows the device to rest on its side. The charging contacts will be located on the left side of the device instead of the back. The Pixel 10 series has been getting plenty of attention lately, with leaks about the colorways, official teases, and more. But it looks like the phones won’t be the only Google hardware we get early information on this week. Now th

It’s time to stop defending slow charging speeds

Robert Triggs / Android Authority We’re fast approaching the launch of the new Pixel 10 series and iPhone 17, and the one thing I’m really dreading is another year of sluggish charging speeds. While Google’s Pro XL model has gradually increased its charging power to a level close to Samsung’s Ultra, the smaller, more popular flagship phones in the US are stuck charging below 25W. Compared to their fast-charging Chinese counterparts, such as the 80W OnePlus 13, these supposed flagships feel pos

Galaxy S26 Ultra charging speed leaks: A big jump (for Samsung)

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A leaker has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could get 60W wired charging speeds. Two other leakers claim that the phone will actually get 65W charging. Either option would be a significant upgrade over previous Samsung Ultra phones, which topped out at 45W. We recently heard that the Galaxy S26 Ultra could finally get faster wired charging, although we didn’t hear about a specific charging speed. However, the same source has now revealed a ke

Qi2 25W wireless phone chargers are official, but caution still advised

Last week saw certification of the first next-gen wireless chargers, and the latest standard has now been officially launched, as Qi2 25W. The new name will help ensure we can see for sure that we’re buying the more powerful models. The iPhone was the first to support the standard, with Android smartphones now following, but anyone planning to buy an iPhone 17 may want to hold off for now … A quick catch-up on Qi chargers Early wireless phone chargers were based on the original Qi standard, o

Ralph Ineson Actually Got in the Galactus Suit for ‘Fantastic Four’

Friday’s Fantastic Four: First Steps reintroduces moviegoers to Galactus, one of the heroes’ biggest (literally) enemies. While comics fans love that he’s actually a giant man this time around and not a cloud, the bigger selling point is that Ralph Ineson, who lent his deep voice and whole body to portray the comics character. Talking to the Hollywood Reporter, Ineson discussed the process of bringing Galactus to giant-sized life. He’d been offered the role by director Matt Shakman, who Ineson

Wireless Android charging is getting a big upgrade with Qi2 25W

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR The WPC has now formally branded its new high-speed wireless charging system as Qi2 25W. We just saw some of the first 25W-supporting accessories get their certifications. The WPC says that “major Android smartphones” will be using the standard, but we’re still waiting to hear who will be involved. Wireless charging on Android, for lack of a better word, is messy. Even though Android was early to the wireless charging party, Apple has since swooped in

Qi2 25W wireless charging is coming to iPhones and 'major Android smartphones'

The newest version of the Qi2 wireless standard is coming to iPhones and some Android handsets. It has also received a snappy, new branding of Qi2 25W, denoting the wireless charging speed, which is miles better than the previous name of Qi2.2. The big hook here is right in the name. Qi2 25W provides up to 25 watts of power delivery to compatible products, which is a 66 percent increase over the pre-existing Qi2 platform. Paul Struhsaker, Executive Director of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC

Hot deal: The INIU Multi P21 doubles as a charger and power bank (Just bought one!)

I am kind of an aspiring minimalist, so the idea of dual-purpose tech really piques my curiosity. The same lifestyle also pushes me to buy as little as possible. I am the deals guy here at Android Authority, but despite going through hundreds of deals a week, I rarely really take advantage of any of them. Well, this sale on the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank got me. Let me tell you why I just ordered this one! Buy the INIU Multi P21 Power Bank for just $16.79 ($33.20 off) This offer is available fro

This iPhone case switches Lightning ports to USB-C

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. The engineer who beat Apple by creating the first USB-C iPhone has now evolved his work into a phone case that switches the Lightning port on older iPhones to USB-C. Ken Pillonel’s latest project aims to fight planned obsolescence by giving people one less reason to replace their old iPhones, and builds on his viral mod from 2021 by improvin

Finally! The Galaxy S26 Ultra could get a long-overdue charging speed upgrade

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might support faster-than-45W charging, making it the fastest charging Samsung smartphone ever. Samsung flagships have maxed out at 45W USB PD PPS since 2019, while rivals have progressed to significantly quicker charging speeds but often with proprietary solutions. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed any specifications for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung is basking in the glory of higher demand for

Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year

Table of Contents Lucid Air EVs Unlock Tesla Supercharger Access and Updates for 2026 Model Year The Lucid Air electric sedan, often named one of the fiercest competitors to Tesla's Model S, is finally gaining charging network parity. The California-based luxury EV manufacturer is unlocking access to the Tesla Supercharger network of over 23,500 DC fast-charging stations later this month for all of its Lucid Air sedans. The news comes bundled with a host of quality of life upgrades to the Air E

Honda, Acura EVs Can Now Charge at Tesla Superchargers via Adapter

Table of Contents Honda, Acura EVs Can Now Charge at Tesla Superchargers via Adapter Good news, owners of the Honda Prologue EV or Acura ZDX: You now have more than 23,500 more places to charge on your next road trip. Honda has unlocked access to the Tesla Supercharger fast-charging network for the two electric SUVs and is now offering a Honda-approved adapter for connecting to any North American Charging System (NACS) DC fast-charging point. Pioneered by EV giant Tesla before being opened to

Honda and Acura EV owners gain access to Tesla Supercharger network

This currently includes just two vehicle models but lays the groundwork for future growth. Honda and Acura EV owners can now take advantage of the sprawling Tesla Supercharger network with the release of the first Honda-approved NACS -CCS DC fast-charging adapter. This means that Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners can join the growing ranks of non-Tesla EVs that you might see filling up at any one of the more than 23,500 selected Tesla Superchargers. "Combined with other growing charging netw

Lucid owners will get full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on July 31

Lucid EV owners will soon have full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, which is something that's been in the works since 2023. This goes live on July 31, allowing folks to juice up at more than 12,000 Supercharger stations throughout North America. Some of the company's vehicles can already use these charging stations, with the Gravity SUV gaining access earlier this year. That leaves the Air line of luxury EV sedans. These vehicles will be able to roll up to a Tesla Supercharger for a top

Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before it officially builds

Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31, nearly two years since the automakers reached an agreement. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicles won’t be able to charge as fast as Tesla vehicles. Lucid said on Tuesday that all Lucid Air sedans, regardless of model year, will be able to access Tesla’s network of fast chargers with an approved adapter that costs $220. Tesla V3 (and ab

Lucid Air owners will be able to use Tesla Superchargers from July 31

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31, nearly two years since the automakers reached an agreement. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicles won’t be able to charge as fast as Tesla vehicles. Lucid said on Tuesday that all Lucid Air sedans, regardless of model year, will be able to access Tesla’s network of fast chargers with an approved adapter that costs $220. Tesla V3 (and ab

Kevin Feige Says Mephisto Was Never the Plan for ‘WandaVision’

By the time Mephisto, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, appeared at the end of Ironheart to strike a sinister deal with Riri Williams, it felt almost anticlimactic for Marvel fans. That’s because it was long anticipated that the character would appear on WandaVision, or perhaps, when that didn’t happen, its witchy spin-off Agatha All Along. There were certainly teases about it, but it wasn’t meant to be until Marvel’s most recent series—and that’s according to Kevin Feige himself. As reported by CBR

Sony’s gamer-friendly X90L TV is on sale for a new low price

If you’re tired of constantly plugging and unplugging devices from your charger,is available from Amazon and Ugreen for an all-time low of $94.99 ($25 off). The charger has three USB-C ports, two of which can charge a device at up to 140W, and one USB-A port. At its top speed, it can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro’s battery from zero to 50 percent in under half an hour. It also supports Samsung’s Super Fast Charging 2.0, and if you plug in multiple devices, it will automatically optimize the power

This multi-port car charger can power 4 gadgets at once - and it's surprisingly cheap

ZDNET's key takeaways It can charge four devices simultaneously It features two retractable USB‑C cables that can rotate and swivel It is a bit bulky, so it might not fit in some vehicles. View now at Amazon Your car probably has a couple of built-in USB ports, so you'd think that the days of the dedicated car charger are numbered. Also: I found a compact power station with solar charging, and it's a new off-grid essential But you'd be wrong. A total in-car charging system Baseus has take

The daily life of a medieval king

Have you wondered what a medieval king did on a typical day? Thanks to Christine de Pizan, we have an account of what daily life was like for King Charles V of France. Around the year 1404, Christine de Pizan completed her work, Livre des faits et bonnes mœurs du sage roy Charles V. It was both a biography of the French king who reigned from 1364 to 1380 and a guide to how an ideal monarch should live and rule. Christine had a good vantage point to tell this story. Her father, Tommaso di Pizan

The Daily Life of a Medieval King

Have you wondered what a medieval king did on a typical day? Thanks to Christine de Pizan, we have an account of what daily life was like for King Charles V of France. Around the year 1404, Christine de Pizan completed her work, Livre des faits et bonnes mœurs du sage roy Charles V. It was both a biography of the French king who reigned from 1364 to 1380 and a guide to how an ideal monarch should live and rule. Christine had a good vantage point to tell this story. Her father, Tommaso di Pizan

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Is Ready to Be a Bigger, Better Sequel

Now that the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II dropped earlier this week, director Simon McQuoid’s free to talk about how this follow-up builds on the 2021 reboot. Talking to IGN, McQuoid opened up on ensuring the second movie delivered on the promise of the first movie, namely having the real fighting tournament that features franchise characters beating the hell out of each other. Said characters include the returning Sonya Blade, Raiden, and Liu Kang, and the newly introduced Kitana, Shao K

Why I pick flexible charging over raw speed every single time

Joe Maring / Android Authority Regular Android Authority readers will know I’m a stickler for brilliant battery life backed up by proper fast charging. And by that, I don’t necessarily mean the faster the better, a battery needs to remain cool too. Instead, one of my top requirements for any phone that claims to charge quickly is that it has to be able to do so regardless of what plug you have at hand. It’s absolutely no good to anyone to boast 100W charging from a specific plug, only for your