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Ninja Labs has released the MagSafe Flex Pouch, a $58 magnetic accessory that attaches to compatible phones like a wallet but uses stretchy silicone to hold far more than cards. The company suggests it can carry car fobs, earbuds, snacks, makeup, loose change or cash, and it comes in a clear version plus black, pink, blue, lavender and a sparkly rainbow finish.
Apple's new foldable iPhone, the Duo, has distinct dimensions—164.6 by 117.8 by 5.2 mm unfolded and 84.1 by 117.8 by 11.3 mm folded—that make most existing cases, screen protectors, car mounts and lens attachments incompatible. USB-C peripherals and most wireless chargers still work with the device, and Apple has released dimensional drawings to manufacturers so new accessories can be built to fit.
Amazon's October Prime Day sale features numerous deals priced at $50 or less, including practical items like chargers and coffee makers. These discounts are available until 3 AM ET on October 8th, 2026, giving shoppers limited time to purchase at reduced prices.
Retailers are discounting several Apple and Apple-adjacent products ahead of the fall Prime Day sale, including a $500 cut on a 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro (now $2,699), markdowns on AirTag 2, an 80%-off Beats 360 Cushion Kit, and a new low on a 2026 Mac Studio with M5 Max. HomeKit brands ecobee and Eve are also running official discounts on smart plugs, switches and outlets, while Belkin's 25W MagSafe charging stations and various third-party chargers from Anker, UGREEN and Baseus are on sale.
DailyObjects has released the Node, a modular wireless charging system that lets users rearrange and detach individual charging pucks rather than being locked into one fixed hub layout for phone, earbuds, and smartwatch. Reviewer Dhruv Bhutani tested it for over a month, noting its pieces can be carried separately, unlike most all-in-one charging stations on the market.
A troubleshooting guide outlines the most frequent reasons an iPad fails to charge, including faulty or underpowered chargers, damaged cables, extreme temperatures, and batteries that have been fully drained after long periods of disuse. It recommends using official or high-wattage first-party chargers, testing multiple cables and outlets to isolate the problem, and avoiding charging in very hot or cold conditions.
CUKTECH showed a new lineup of charging hardware at IFA Berlin, headlined by the CUKTECH 30 Ultra Charging Station, a 300W desktop hub with a dedicated laptop DC port plus multiple USB-C and USB-A outputs. It also debuted a wearable exoskeleton kit powered by portable battery packs, alongside other GaN charger updates, extending the company's decade-long focus on efficient DC-DC power design.
A ZDNET reviewer cautions that although many power stations are technically capable of powering large appliances like central air conditioning, electric water heaters, space heaters, and ovens, doing so isn't advisable during outages. The concern is that these heat-producing and high-draw devices can rapidly deplete a power station's limited battery capacity, undermining its usefulness as backup power.
Battery endurance depends heavily on laptop category: ultrabooks can run 8-12 hours (up to 15 in ideal conditions), standard laptops last 6-10 hours, budget models 4-7 hours, and gaming laptops only 2-4 hours. The charger used also matters, since aftermarket units may deliver imprecise voltage that stresses the battery over time.
Amazon and Best Buy have refreshed their Labor Day sales with new Apple discounts, including AirPods Pro 3 at $199 (down $50), a Midnight 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB/1TB storage at $1,449 (down $150), and the 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR at its lowest recorded price. Apple Refurb is also offering up to $500 off select models, alongside a new Dark Cherry smart display charging lineup timed to the iPhone 18 Pro launch.
Belkin has introduced its UltraCharge Pro lineup of power banks, featuring semi-solid-state battery technology that allows thinner designs and longer lifespans. The range includes a 5,000mAh magnetic model just 8.8mm thick priced at $64.99, and a 10,000mAh version with a status display and 60W output for $79.99. Alongside these, Belkin also revealed cross-platform SureFind trackers and a magnetic ring stand compatible with Pixel 9 and 10 phones.
Virtual power plants let utilities remotely adjust smart thermostats, EV chargers, batteries and solar panels in homes to reduce strain during peak demand, in exchange for bill discounts or signup bonuses. More than 500 such programs already run across the US, with about 4 million smart-thermostat households enrolled as of last year, and interest is growing as companies like Google invest in the technology to support data centers.