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Carrying multiple charging cables for different devices is one of those daily annoyances that adds unnecessary bulk to bags and creates frustration when you can’t find the right cable. Most power banks require you to bring your own cables, defeating the purpose of portable convenience. The Charmast 10000mAh portable charger solves this completely by building all the cables directly into …

TL;DR A post on Reddit shows the Sony Xperia 10 VII doesn’t include a USB cable in the box. Smartphones typically don’t come with chargers anymore, but cables are still standard. We expect more manufacturers to follow suit in the near future. Apple made waves with 2020’s iPhone 12, which was the first major smartphone to ship without an included …

Calif. could detect massive earthquakes with internet cables. Here’s how.  SFGATE Fiber Optic Cables Could Revolutionize Earthquake Detection and Monitoring  KQED The self-taught seismologist: Monitoring earthquakes from optic fibers with AI  EurekAlert! Source link

Over the weekend, crucial undersea cables providing internet access to parts of Asia were mysteriously cut,  leading to internet outages in certain parts of the Middle East and Asia. The initial news seems to have originated from a Microsoft announcement published on Sunday. The announcement reads, in part: “Starting at 05:45 UTC on 06 September 2025, network traffic traversing through …

What we know about the cut subsea cables in the Red Sea?  Euronews.com Microsoft cloud services disrupted by Red Sea cable cuts  BBC Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Middle East  NBC News Red Sea cable cuts trigger latency for Azure, cloud services across Asia and the Middle East  Network World Microsoft issues update after undersea …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet access in parts of Asia and the Middle East, experts said Sunday, though it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the incident. There has been concern about the cables being targeted in a Red Sea campaign by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which the rebels describe as an …

Anker’s Laptop Power Bank came to the rescue of my laptop and smartphone during a recent power outage. They were on the verge of dying, but its pair of retractable USB-C cables powered up my devices so I could keep working remotely. Since then, I carry it with me wherever I go, and it’s bailed me out time and again. …

Repairable phone manufacturer Fairphone has announced a new range of USB cables and chargers. While they’re not user-repairable, the company says that they’re more durable and sustainably manufactured than its previous peripherals. And even for people without a Fairphone device, they should make for a more affordable entry point to its more ethical take on tech. The new USB cables …

IN A NUTSHELL 📱 The iPhone 17 Air could become Apple’s slimmest smartphone, possibly eliminating traditional ports for a fully wireless experience. 🌍 Apple may bypass European regulations mandating USB-C by enhancing MagSafe technology for wireless charging compatibility. 💡 The design of the iPhone 17 Air aligns with Apple’s MacBook Air strategy, focusing on thinness and sleekness over conventional features. …

IN A NUTSHELL 📱 The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be Apple’s slimmest smartphone, potentially eliminating traditional ports like USB-C. 🌍 European regulations require USB-C, but Apple may bypass this with a fully wireless charging option using MagSafe. 💡 The iPhone 17 Air aligns with Apple’s MacBook Air strategy, prioritizing thinness and design over traditional features. 🛒 Expert buying …