To say that Qi2 has been a messy launch is a bit of an understatement, but it sounds like the Wireless Power Consortium has some plans for what comes next, as a new teaser hints at a “new era” of Qi wireless charging that will be further detailed next week. In a vague teaser on Twitter/X, the WPC says it …
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You can find plenty of 2- and 3-in-1 chargers for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Sadly, your choices are limited in the Android ecosystem, with support confined to popular phones and watches from Samsung and Google. Another problem with most 2- or 3-in-1 chargers is that they are not portable enough to carry while traveling, forcing you to carry …
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Available now from the company’s website, a new 2-in-1 SuperVOOC cable supports charging both your OnePlus smartphone and OnePlus Watch at full speed using a single cable. The new “OnePlus 2-in-1 SuperVOOC Cable” is just what the name implies, a charging cable that serves two purposes. The cable, of course, charges your OnePlus smartphone, but also has a built-in magnetic …
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Samsung was among the first few brands to bring wireless charging to smartphones. However, after upgrading the wireless charging speed to 15W on Galaxy phones, it didn’t bring any improvements to the feature. Now, it appears that the company is considering bringing proper Qi2 wireless charging to its phones in the future. Official Samsung survey asked people’s opinions on Qi2 …
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Image: 8BitDo 8BitDo, a company that arguably makes some of the finest third-party controllers for the Switch, has announced its new ‘Pro 3’ model. Compatible with Switch 1 and Switch 2, it looks pretty familiar to the Pro 2 – why fix what isn’t broken ‘n’ all that – but comes with a wealth of features that will hopefully justify …
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According to a new report, Google’s Pixel Watch 4 will get a bigger battery and even faster charging, despite offering a similar overall package. To date, we’ve not heard a ton about the Pixel Watch 4 series. Renders surfaced back in April with the same design as the existing Pixel Watch 3, though a different charging setup than the existing …
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According to a new report, Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold will pack a handful of key spec changes, including a bigger battery. On the surface level, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold sounds as though it’s going to be very similar to the existing Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The same general size, the same thickness, with the main potential upgrade being …
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Car rental giant Hertz is facing some blowback as customers report that its “AI-powered” vehicle scanner charges them hundreds of dollars for tiny cosmetic dings. Earlier this summer, a Hertz customer in Atlanta was charged a jaw-dropping $440 for an inch-long bit of curb rash — a cosmetic scuff — on the wheel of his rental, as our sister site …
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