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Nokia DC-18 external charger is like a Live Tile for power-ups

, May 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nokia's Asha 501 may be catching the attention this morning for its slick design and $99 price, but the new DC-18 charger isn't going to let a smartphone get all the style kudos. It may only be an external power pack, but the Universal Portable USB Charger DC-18 manages to look better than most such bricks we've seen, though its 1,720 mAh capacity probably means you'll only get a single recharge out of it. Read The Full Story

Next-generation Power2U AC/USB outlet unveiled

, Apr 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Just about every mobile gadget we use charges via a USB port. It doesn't matter if you use Android, the iPhone, or something else altogether, all of these gadgets use a USB cord and adapter that plugs into a wall outlet. If you use multiple devices is very easy to run out of outlets in your room or office to charge your portable devices at the end of the day. Read The Full Story

ChargeCard begins shipping worldwide

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Last summer we talked a couple times about a new charging device for the iPhone 4 and Android devices using a micro USB port. The device is called the ChargeCard and is a little credit card-size device designed to slip into your wallet so you always have a charger with you for your smartphone. Two versions of this device are now shipping globally. Read The Full Story

TYLT Energi Backpack charges 3 devices at a time, we go hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

The awesome backpack you see below is the Energi Backpack from the folks at TYLT. They're here at CES 2013 showing off a wide array of accessories for all sorts of users. From iPhone 5 cases, TYLT TUNZ Bluetooth speakers, fun multi-colored chargers and more. This new backpack available now is certainly made with those who carry multiple devices every day in mind. Read on for more details. Read The Full Story

Nectar Mobile Power System launches at CES

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

The new product announcements are coming at a furious pace already from CES 2013. One of the most interesting new products to surface from the show so far this year comes from Lilliputian Systems and is called the Nectar Mobile Power System. The system is the result of cooperation between Liliputian Systems and Brookstone. Read The Full Story

iOdock wireless conductive charging stand debuts

, Jan 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Fiddling with wires when it's time to charge your favorite gadget can be irritating. There are number of wireless charging pads that sit on a desk or table that allow you to just sit your device down to charge without messing with wires. A new wireless conductive charging stand has surfaced from a company called iOmounts. Read The Full Story

Griffin PowerDock 5 hands-on

, Jan 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier today we told you about Griffin's new PowerDock 5 charging station, and today at CES, we ended up getting our hands on the new device. Essentially, it's a multi-device charging station that includes transparent plastic walls that help keep your devices organized and separated for quick and easy charging of all your mobile devices. Read The Full Story

POP charger is a go… again

, Dec 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

A project was on Kickstarter a while back called the POP charger. This was a charging device for portable gadgets such as tablets and smartphones that had an integrated Apple 30-pin charger connector and a USB port. The device funded on Kickstarter and then things went bad for the developers of the project. Read The Full Story

Kickstarter POP gets Apple denial, becomes largest backer refund ever

, Dec 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s time to get your cash back, you lovers of the Kickstarter that never actually happened – the one called POP or “Ortable Power station”, working with the Apple Lightning cord amongst other things – that being the reason for its demise. As it turns out, the creator of this project mister Jamie Siminoff, CEO of Edison Junior, wasn’t able to secure the rights he needed from Apple that would allow him and his project to work with the Lightning cord for the iPhone 5. Because of this, the whole project is a bust and he’s giving all the money back – but there’s a hitch.

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Easy-Dok CR34 alarm clock can charge six devices at once

, Nov 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

I've had an alarm clock sitting on my nightstand for years that can charge one device at a time. If my iPad is charging, I have to use a cable from the outlet to charge my smartphone. If you have multiple gadgets and want to be able to charge them all at the same time, what you need is the Model CR34 from Easy-Doks. Read The Full Story

iBattz BattStation Tough Pro keeps your gadgets going

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Anyone who travels or is away from the home or office a lot knows that keeping your gadgets charged can be a significant challenge. You can get battery cases for your smartphone, but if you need to keep something larger like a tablet charged it can be a serious challenge. A new and large external battery has launched called the iBattz BattStation Tough Pro. Read The Full Story

Switch 8 solar charger harnesses the sun

, Nov 15th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're on the go a lot away from a power outlet and have gadgets that you need to keep charged an external battery will help you keep going. The problem with normal external batteries is that they have to be plugged into an outlet typically to charge themselves. A new solar charger has surfaced called the Switch 8. Read The Full Story
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