GoKawiilAnker's 20,000mAh Travel Essential power bank discounted to $59.99
Anker's Travel Essential power bank, which offers 20,000mAh capacity and 87W output with a built-in USB-C cable, is currently discounted by 14%, bringing its price down to $59.99.
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Sprout Pi motherboard mod brings Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB-C to old iPods
A project called Sprout Pi (and a lesser Sprout Pico version) replaces an iPod's motherboard to add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C charging, a microSD slot and FLAC playback without requiring soldering. The upgrade supports audio over USB, the original 3.5mm jack, AirPlay and Google Cast streaming, podcast downloads, and on the Pi model, Spotify and Apple Music apps. It works only with 3rd- and 4th-generation iPods and the iPod mini, and will launch via a Crowd Supply crowdfunding campaign with pricing not yet announced.
Fairphone launches Fairbuds 2 with smaller case, longer battery life
Fairphone has released the Fairbuds 2, a redesigned stemmed earbud with a case 37 percent smaller than its predecessor. Battery life nearly doubles to 40 hours without noise cancellation, and the buds add bio-cellulose drivers, LDAC codec support, multipoint connectivity and a five-band EQ. The earbuds cost £99/€119 in the UK and Europe now, with a US launch at $119 on November 2nd.
Apple details power adapter requirements for wall-mounted HomeView
Apple published a support document specifying that the wall-mounted HomeView needs a separately purchased USB-C power adapter rated at least 20W with 9V/2.22A support, since it ships without a mount or adapter in the box. Apple warns that using an insufficient adapter can trigger a 'Not Enough Power' message, and some third-party mounts allow hardwiring to a home's electrical system instead.
Anker's Nano Charger Neo 45W falls to $19.99
The Anker Nano Charger Neo 45W, a compact USB-C wall charger with a built-in display, is on sale for $19.99, a 23% discount off its regular price. The charger is designed to be compact and travel-friendly while delivering 45W of power output.
UGREEN's 500W Nexode charging station discounted to $189.99
UGREEN's Nexode 500W GaN charging station is currently selling for $189.99, down 24% from its $249.99 list price. The unit features six charging ports, with its highest-output USB-C port capable of delivering up to 240W.
Apple MacBook Pro M5 Pro models discounted up to $600 on Amazon
Amazon is offering steep discounts on M5 Pro MacBook Pro configurations, including $600 off a 2TB 14-inch model and $500 off a 16-inch 24GB model. Both deals bring prices below Apple's pre-price-hike list prices from June. Other current deals include AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, the M6 Mac mini near $150 off, and a $199 clearance price on a Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Apple's iPhone Duo foldable breaks compatibility with existing iPhone accessories
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.
Microsoft's Magnetic Connect uses standard USB-C, unlike Apple's proprietary MagSafe
Microsoft introduced Magnetic Connect, a magnetic charging solution for its new Surface Laptop Ultra that pairs a Power Delivery USB-C port with a magnetic cable using a funnel-shaped tip for easy alignment. Unlike Apple's proprietary MagSafe port, the underlying port remains standard USB-C, meaning it can be used for monitors, keyboards, phones or other peripherals when not charging. The Surface Laptop Ultra also includes two more USB-C ports, HDMI, USB-A, an SD card reader and a headphone jack.
Ugreen Nexode 100W GaN charger discounted to $39.98 on Amazon
The Ugreen Nexode 100W GaN wall charger is on sale at Amazon for $39.98, a 27% cut from its $54.99 list price. The four-port charger includes three USB-C ports and one USB-A port, with one USB-C port capable of delivering up to 100W using a compatible cable.
Elecom unveils USB-C dock with built-in rotary dial and shortcut keys
Japanese peripheral maker Elecom has launched the DST-L080BPBK, an 8-in-1 USB-C docking station that adds a large rotary dial and four programmable buttons to its top surface. The dock includes USB-C and USB-A ports, 4K60 HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, SD/microSD slots, and a headphone jack, with the dial and buttons configured through Elecom's existing Mouse Assistant software.
Hobbyist builder BJ unveils Retro Song Bird, a Game Boy cartridge music player
BJ, an independent builder, has created the Retro Song Bird, a device resembling a Game Boy cartridge reader that plays only the music and sound effects stored on Game Boy cartridges rather than the games themselves. It includes a built-in speaker, stereo line-out for external audio equipment, and USB audio streaming of each of the Game Boy's four sound channels, plus the ability to back up ROMs, save data, and export music as WAV files. Only a handful of prototypes exist currently, and the device is not yet for sale.