Testing of the Pixel 11 Pro XL's new Extreme Charging feature found it sustains peak power output of around 41W for roughly 16 minutes, compared to 10 minutes in standard mode, cutting charging times as Google promised but at the cost of higher heat generation. The feature also proved finicky to activate, only appearing after two full charge cycles and a wait, and it requires a specific 45W USB PD PPS charger supporting 21V rather than the more common 11V PPS chargers.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-01
Walmart has installed 838 EV charging ports across 100 stores since launching its first company-branded charger last year, with construction underway at 100 additional locations. The retailer's network grew faster than any other charging provider except Tesla last month, and Walmart aims to expand to thousands of sites by 2030.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-08-31
US electricity demand climbed about 1.7% annually from 2020 to 2025, more than ten times the growth rate utilities saw in the prior fifteen years, driven by data centers, EV charging stations and reshored manufacturing. Much of the transmission network carrying that load dates to the 1950s-1980s, causing sagging lines, overheating transformers and voltage drops as usage climbs.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-08-28
Garmin has launched the Fenix 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Solar smartwatches, arriving August 28th starting at $1,299 for the Pro model. The Fenix 9 Pro upgrades to a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen hitting 3,000 nits, roughly double the brightness of the Fenix 8 Pro's 1,500-nit panel, and adds a titanium watch case, 64GB storage and new ComfortFit woven bands.
zdnet.com
· 2026-08-25
South African retailer Dress Your Tech has jumped the gun by listing about a dozen cases and case-plus-screen-protector bundles for Samsung's unannounced Galaxy S26 FE. The listings include standard and slim silicone options with visible rings for Qi2 magnetic charging, in colors matching previously leaked device finishes plus new pink and transparent variants. Samsung is set to hold a Galaxy Event on August 27, widely expected to unveil the phone.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-25
TUCCH has released a MagSafe-compatible PU leather wallet that folds closed like a traditional billfold rather than functioning as a simple open card slot. It includes six card slots total, one with a clear window for a driver's license, two quick-access cutouts, and magnets strong enough to keep it attached to an iPhone during regular movement.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-24
Google's new Pixel 11 Pro Fold shaves about 1mm off its overall thickness compared to its predecessor, but the design achieves this by making the two halves of the device asymmetrical rather than uniformly flat when unfolded. The side housing the cover display is noticeably thicker than the other half, a departure from the flat-backed design of every prior Pixel Fold model. The change accompanies other trade-offs, including a smaller battery capacity than the previous generation.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-24
USB-C laptop chargers can be safely used to charge phones, and will speed up charging only if the phone supports higher-wattage fast charging via USB Power Delivery. Phones capped at 18-20W input won't charge any faster on a 65W or 100W charger, since the device only draws what it's rated for. Charger safety depends more on certification and build quality than wattage, as counterfeit units can pass dangerous voltage spikes and cheap cables may lack required safety components.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-23
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