Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Belkin announced several mobile accessories at CES, but two stood out to me. First, the UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock (WIZ052), a 3-in-1 wireless charger that can charge a Qi2-compatible smartphone on the main dock, with a spot to recharge a wireless earbuds case behind it. You can push out another dock at the back, and out pops a spot to place your own smartwatch’s wireless charger, which plugs into the built-in USB-C port. Most 3-in-1 wireless chargers are designed for iPhones and Apple Watches, but that’s not the case here. Belkin includes a ring accessory that helps fit chargers for Samsung’s Galaxy Watches and Google’s Pixel Watches, meaning this is finally a 3-in-1 charger for folks who don’t live in the Apple family.
Belkin is positioning it as a charger for families that use various kinds of smartwatches, but constantly swapping out the watch charger seems like it’d be a chore. It seems purpose-built for tech reviewers like myself, who hop from device to device every few weeks or months; no wonder I’m excited for it. This charger will cost $65 and will be available in the first quarter of 2026.
The second accessory that caught my eye is the ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter. This lets you wirelessly send video to a screen via HDMI without the need for a wireless network. It’s basically a two-part dongle situation. Plug the HDMI to USB-A cable into the HDMI port of a TV or monitor, and the USB-A end into a power source. Then, you plug in the USB-C transmitter into your laptop or phone—or any device that can transfer video over USB-C. It can send 60-Hz 1080p video up to a range of 131 feet, and Belkin claims a latency under 80 milliseconds. It’s great for travelers looking to connect to a TV without fussing with Wi-Fi, or shared conference rooms or classrooms. The wide compatibility makes it an easy plug-and-play solution without having to fuss with wires.
This wireless HDMI transmitter costs $150 and will be available in the first quarter of 2026 in “select markets.”