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Limited Testing Shows No Difference Between Samsung’s 25W, 45W Charger Speeds

Tim February 22, 2022 12

Samsung doesn't include a charging adapter in the box for any Galaxy S22 model, but they do offer a 45W charger on its site for $49. The problem? According to recent testing, there appears to be hardly any difference between the company's 45W charging speeds...

Actually, In-Box Chargers are a Big Deal

Tim August 18, 2021 76

Yesterday, Kellen spouted a privileged take about how it's no big deal that Google isn't including a charger with purchase of a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro. He argues that most people should already have a charger laying around (funny, that's Google's argument),...

Intelli PowerHub is My Favorite Charging Station, On Sale for $49

Tim April 19, 2021 5

I recently received a PowerHub from Intelli for review, which is a charging station for one's desk. Given many of us are still working from home and attempting to improve our setups, this looked like a neat multi purpose product I should check out. I'm always...

Wednesday Poll: Do You Care if Your Next Phone Doesn’t Come With a Charger?

Tim July 8, 2020 116

It's been reported that Apple won't include a charger with your next iPhone purchase. Now the same is being said for Samsung and its 2021 smartphone lineup. It makes sense from an environmental standpoint. I'm sure many of us have plenty of unused wall...

AUKEY Intros ‘World’s Fastest’ Omnia Chargers, Available Later This Year

Tim January 7, 2020

AUKEY introduced the Omnia Series set of chargers at CES this week, set to be available in Q2 of 2020. AUKEY is dubbing the Omnia Series the world's fastest chargers, so already, that's pretty exciting. In total, there are five Omnia chargers, featuring three...

Gift Idea: Nimble Makes Great Chargers, Offers Free E-Waste Recycling

Tim December 18, 2019

If you're like me, you have a dedicated junk drawer which is designated for holding a whole bunch of stuff. While it used to be filled with random hot sauce packets and takeout menus, in this age of technology, my junk drawer is filled with a bunch of micro-...

Google’s USB Type-C Guru Talks Charging With the Pixel 2 (Update: Or Not!)

Tim October 5, 2017 46

Benson Leung, Google's go-to man for all things USB Type-C, wattage, and amps, has detailed the exact charging spec for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. This is perfect for all of us who need to know specifically what types of chargers we'll need to ensure these...

DEAL: Big Discounts on Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 Chargers With These Codes

Kellen April 11, 2016 25

Aukey, one of the leaders and early adopters in Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 technology, has handed us a few coupon codes for extra discounts on some of their best selling products to share. They are currently handing out additional price drops on their 2-port...