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PSA: Here’s what you need to take advantage of iPhone 17 fast charging [U]

With the iPhone 17, Apple announced that they’ll be capable of charging even faster than previous iPhone models: up to 50% in just 20 minutes. In its tech specs for the iPhone 17 models, Apple says: Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with 40W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB‑C charging cable Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) You can use any power adapter that is 40W or faster; it doesn’t need

Apple now sells Dynamic Power Adapter for fast charging iPhones

Following the conclusion of today’s iPhone 17 event, Apple has made a variety of new accessories available on the online Apple Store. One surprise not mentioned during the keynote: a new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter that specializes in fast charging iPhones. 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max now available from Apple Store If you’re ready for new iPhone accessories, the online Apple Store has you covered. Joining the new Crossbody Strap, TechWoven cases, and MagSafe Battery pack, there’s a b

Porsche and Audi's EVs can now recharge on any Tesla Supercharger in North America

Starting September 9, Porsche and Audi will be the latest non-Tesla brands to utilize the Supercharger network. The two automakers announced that some of their owners will get adapters that allow them to charge via the NACS port, which Tesla developed and opened up to other automakers. The rollout comes after the Volkswagen Group, which owns both Porsche and Audi, announced that it would implement NACS compatibility for Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors in December 2023. Porsche / Asht

GM’s new adapters reflect the increasingly confused reality of EV charging

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Look, I sympathize. When General Motors said it would adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles back in 2023, we knew this meant adapters. But we never could have imagined how many adapters we would

Get ready, EV owners: Here come the dongles

Nearly a year ago, GM began selling an adapter to allow existing electric vehicles use the North American Charging Standard plugs at Tesla Supercharger stalls. EV owners rejoiced in their newfound freedom. Now, GM is announcing three more adapters. The additional adapters, which help GM customers access EV chargers with different charging rates and standards, is a win for flexibility, but at the cost of simplicity. It’s entirely possible that two-EV households could own four different adapters.

My new favorite universal adapter for traveling has a hidden superpower (and on sale)

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Wherever I go -- whether I'm traveling in the UK or abroad -- I bring a universal travel adapter with me. They're the perfect companion to keep my gadgets charged up with their compact form and selection of ports. Over the past few weeks, I've been testing the Baseus EnerCore CG11 6-in-1 universal travel adapter, and it's turned out to be the best-engineered

This universal adapter's hidden superpower earned it a spot in my travel bag

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Wherever I go -- whether I'm traveling in the UK or abroad -- I bring a universal travel adapter with me. They're the perfect companion to keep my gadgets charged up with their compact form and selection of ports. Over the past few weeks, I've been testing the Baseus EnerCore CG11 6-in-1 universal travel adapter, and it's turned out to be the best-engineered travel adapter I've used so far. Also: I replaced my MacBook charger with this compact wall unit - and wish

Finally, an Android Auto adapter that's reliable, highly functional, and won't break the bank

ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireless Two typically costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that's a good problem to have. $64.99 at Amazon Since I bought my first car three years ago, I've had the worst luck with wireless Android Auto adapters. I initially sprung for the Motorola MA1 because of its popularity and, admittedly, Amazon's algorithmic recom

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

My wife and I share a car: this adapter fixed our issues connecting to Android Auto

ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireless Two typically costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that's a good problem to have. $51.99 at Amazon The AAWireless Two is on sale at Amazon for $50, the lowest price we've seen for this product. Since I bought my first car three years ago, I've had the worst luck with wireless Android Auto adapters. I initially s

Slow Wi-Fi? Add a wired network to your home without an Ethernet cable - here's how

busypix / Getty Images Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters

These terrific, Verge-approved gifts are all discounted for Prime Day

If your loved one often travels abroad, they’ll need a good travel adapter to power up their electronics. Epicka’s Universal Travel Adapter One is one they can use in more than 150 countries, including Australia and those in the UK and EU. It comes with one USB-C port and four standard USB-A ports, too, which should allow you to charge a range of devices at higher speeds than many of the other travel adapters on the market.

Dbrand says its new Switch 2 Joy-Con grips fix the detachment issue

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. After recently admitting that it had a “spectacularly terrible response” to Joy-Con grip detachment complaints with its Killswitch Nintendo Switch 2 case, Dbrand has some good news: it says its redesigned Joy-Con grips fix the issue and the company will be able to mass produce them. Dbrand had already promised it would be replacing the grips for everyone, and now we know that

Finally, I found an Android Auto adapter that's reliable, pairs fast, and on sale right now

ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireless Two typically costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that's a good problem to have. $51.99 at Amazon For a limited time, Amazon has the AAWireless Two listing for just $51 ($13 off), making the adapter an even better deal. Since I bought my first car three years ago, I've had the worst luck with wireless Android A

I've tested several Android Auto wireless adapters, and my favorite is on sale for Prime Day

ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireless Two typically costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that's a good problem to have. $51.99 at Amazon For a limited time, Amazon has the AAWireless Two listing for just $51 ($13 off), making the adapter an even better deal. Since I bought my first car three years ago, I've had the worst luck with wireless Android A

Alternative Blanket Implementations for a Single Rust Trait

July 01, 2025 #rust #traits #patterns Serhii PotapovJuly 01, 2025 Rust's trait system is famously powerful - and famously strict about avoiding ambiguity. One such rule is that you can't have multiple blanket implementations of the same trait that could potentially apply to the same type. What Is a Blanket Implementation? A blanket implementation is a trait implementation that applies to any type meeting certain constraints, typically via generics. A classic example from the standard librar

Finally, an Android Auto adapter that's functional, easy to pair with, and priced well

ZDNET's key takeaways The AAWireless Two costs $65 and gives you wireless Android Auto support when plugged in. A new built-in button lets you quickly swap between paired devices. The companion app is almost too robust, but that's a good problem to have. $64.99 at Amazon Since I bought my first car three years ago, I've had the worst luck with wireless Android Auto adapters. I initially sprung for the Motorola MA1 because of its popularity and, admittedly, Amazon's algorithmic recommendation,

This Worldwide Travel Adapter Is Nearly Free for Your Summer Vacation, Listed Among Amazon’s Best-Sellers

Traveling can be exciting, but anyone who’s forgotten to pack the right power adapter knows it can also be a headache. Fumbling for the right plug, searching for adapters at the last minute, or buying overpriced replacements in a foreign airport adds stress to your trip. Not to mention extra expenses. That’s why a travel adapter is one of the most overlooked but essential items in any suitcase. The Epicka Universal Travel Adapter fits the bill nicely, and it’s on sale right now. Head to Amazon

Slow Wi-Fi? How to add a wired network to your home without an Ethernet cable

Rodica Cojocaru/Getty Images Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which m

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

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:

The Zed Debugger Is Here

Over 2,000 developers asked, and we delivered. Debugging in Zed is now a reality—and it's a big leap toward Zed 1.0. We set out to build a debugger with three primary focuses: Fast: Spend less time context switching and more time debugging Familiar: In line with Zed's design language and supports everything expected from a typical debugger flow Configurable: You're able to customize the UI, keybindings, debug configurations and more Out of the box, Zed supports debugging popular languages

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Anker’s Portable Magnetic SD Card Reader Is Now Near-Zero Price, Limited Stock Available on Amazon

If you take a lot of photos or video or just have a lot of files on your phone, you know how annoying it can be to try to find a way to have space for all of it. You probably spend a lot of unnecessary time deleting things just so you can start taking new things. And if that’s the case, it’s probably super annoying. What if you could have a way to keep additional storage on hand on your phone without having to worry about cloud storage or anything like that? Well, here’s the good news: you can,

Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet

Supersmario/Getty Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters if y

Sick of weak Wi-Fi? How I got wired home internet - no Ethernet cable required

Supersmario/Getty Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The answer is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for mobility, but a wired connection offers many advantages when it comes to working from home. It's faster and more reliable, with lower latency, all of which matters if y