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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra now supports up to 60-watt wired charging and faster wireless charging, up from the 45-watt cap on previous flagships, while the S26+ also sees wireless speed gains. The base Galaxy S26 keeps 25-watt charging but gets a larger 4,300 mAh battery, up from 4,000 mAh in the S25.
Peak Design has launched a line of charging products including the $100 Kickstand Travel Battery, which it says is the first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger with 5,000mAh capacity and 15W wireless output. The company also introduced a $100 foldable 2-in-1 wireless charging station with dual 25W Qi 2.2 pads plus a USB-C port, a $65 GaN-based Dual Slim Charger delivering up to 65W across two USB-C ports, and new UltraStrand cables.
Statik has released the SmartCard Incognito, a $30 wallet tracker designed to resemble a standard credit card, complete with a fake chip, expiration date and magstripe. It is slightly thicker than a real card and includes a visible location indicator and wireless charging icon, which distinguish it on close inspection.
Peak Design has launched new wireless charging accessories, including a $99.95 Wireless Kickstand Travel Battery with a 5,000mAh cell that the company calls the first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger, capable of 25W output when plugged into USB power and 15W on battery alone. It also released a $99.95 Wireless Charging Station 2-in-1, a Qi2.2-compatible pad offering two simultaneous 25W charging spots, both built from anodized aluminum in black or cream finishes.
Pelican has launched a MagSafe-compatible battery pack built with a hardshell exterior designed to withstand drops and scratches. The 5,000mAh battery charges via MagSafe at up to 15 watts, works with any Qi device, and includes a USB-C port, LED charge indicators, and a bundled cable.
CNET reports that keeping a phone's lithium-ion battery at full charge for extended periods, as happens with overnight charging, accelerates capacity loss through voltage stress and heat. Fast charging and gaming while plugged in also generate heat that speeds up battery wear, while deep discharges to 0% add further strain. The outlet says these effects compound over time, becoming measurable within a year and obvious after two.
CUKTECH has released the 15 PowerStation, a 140W GaN desktop charger that combines a 140W USB-C port, a built-in 120W retractable USB-C cable, a secondary 33W USB-C port, a 22.5W USB-A port, a 15W magnetic wireless charger, and a 5W wireless pad for earbuds. It also includes a 1.8-inch diagnostic display and can charge up to six devices simultaneously, though the 140W output is shared across all connected devices.
Amazon has discounted Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen by $70. The earbuds feature adaptive active noise cancellation, improved call voice pickup, wireless charging, Bluetooth 5.3 and multipoint connectivity, along with Bose CustomTune sound calibration. Battery life is about six hours per charge, roughly 24 hours with the charging case.
Google's official PixelSnap Phone Case for the Pixel 10 Pro XL is currently discounted by 58% on Amazon. The case is built around Google's magnetic PixelSnap system, supporting chargers, stands, grips and wallets, and features a soft-touch exterior with microfiber lining. It comes in several colors, including Obsidian and Moonstone, though availability varies by seller.
Samsung's first open-ear earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, launched in Korea and will arrive in the US on November 6 priced at $229. The clip-style buds wrap around the ear without sealing the ear canal, offer up to 9.5 hours of battery life, wireless charging, and Gemini Live support, but lack ANC and Bluetooth multipoint, and come in one size and color.
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 3E, a $150 controller for Xbox and PC that includes drift-resistant TMR joysticks, extra shoulder buttons, rear paddles, motion controls, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a 1,000Hz wireless polling rate on PC. The package ships with a carrying case, a wireless charging dock that stores the USB dongle, and swappable modules including two four-button pads, two D-pads, and three joystick tops.
WIRED's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 highlights a 4,300-mAh silicon-carbon battery suited mainly for casual use, with charging capped at 25 watts wired and 15 watts wireless, and no magnetic Qi2 support. The phone's main 50-megapixel camera performs well in most conditions, while the 12-megapixel ultrawide lens is weaker and there's no telephoto lens, though cropping enables usable 2X zoom. New AI features include Horizon Lock for steady video, My FanCam for reframing group videos around a chosen subject, and Now Brief/Now Nudge for calendar and reminder assistance.