You would think that charging your iPhone is as simple as plugging it into a power source, and for the most part yeah that’s true — but not always. If you’re in a rush and need your phone to charge as quickly as possible, you need to take certain things into account, like where your phone is … Read more
Snow covers the Charging Bull sculpture in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York, December 17, 2020. Jeenah Moon | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what … Read more
Three hundred. No, not the stupid, sexy Spartans—the stupid-crazy price, in dollars, of the Tesla Wireless Charging Platform. Contrary to what you might expect, this is not some gadget that lives in your Tesla vehicle. It’s a somewhat large wireless charger you can place anywhere in your home to juice up multiple devices at the … Read more
When Apple released its slightly updated AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) earlier this year, it didn’t offer the USB-C charging case as a separate accessory. While the earlier AirPods Pro 2 buds — the ones that shipped with the Lightning case — charge in the new case, you were required to have … Read more
The upcoming iOS 17.2 update already brings several important features to Apple’s phones, like Journal and using your Live Stickers to react in messages. Now, a report says you can add faster wireless charging for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 to that list. The update will bring Qi2 wireless charging to Apple’s previous-generation phones, 9to5Mac reported … Read more
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Apple has not responded to a request for comment, but presumably, this support will extend to all Qi2 chargers. The only problem left is that despite companies like Anker, Belkin, and Mophie all announcing Qi2-compatible hardware a few months ago, there are no certified products available for purchase yet. Third-party chargers that work with iPhones … Read more
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Tesla announced a new “Powershare” vehicle-to-load charging capability, only available on the new Cybertruck. The feature will allow Cybertruck owners to power their camping equipment, power tools, or even their entire home during a blackout, just by using their electric truck as a mobile generator. The truck also features a 240-volt outlet in the rear … Read more
Baseus 65W 4-port charging station Baseus/ZDNET A lot of chargers you buy connect direct to the mains outlet, but there are times when this isn’t convenient and people end up using extension cords to bring the charger to a better spot. But why not buy a charger with its own extension cord? This is exactly … Read more
This fast iPhone charger is on sale for $35 for Black Friday. StackSocial Staying charged is both a luxury and a challenge in this day and age. For those who have spent the money and taken the time to secure a newer model of the iPhone, wouldn’t it be nice to have a superior charging … Read more
Apple’s got an update for the iPhone, and this one will be of particular interest to BMW owners. The new iOS 17.1.1 update fixes an odd bug that disables the phone’s NFC chip after you wirelessly charge the iPhone in a BMW. While that may sound innocuous, the fact that some BMW owners were unable … Read more