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240W Power Delivery is the Next Big Thing in Charging

Tim May 3, 2022 17

Until the future finally comes and we find a good replacement for lithium-ion batteries, the only real breakthroughs we see on a consistent basis in the world of batteries is in the charging speed department. Companies like OnePlus and Huawei have been pushing...

Google’s New USB-C Titan Security Key Arrives Tomorrow for $40

Tim October 14, 2019

Today, Google announced an updated Titan Security Key, based on USB-C for use with newer devices that sport this particular port. Supported by Android, Chrome OS, macOS, and Windows devices, Google describes this 2FA key as ideal for individuals who are at a...

Poll: Your Phone has USB-C, Right?

Kellen October 14, 2019

Four years ago, OnePlus brought us the OnePlus 2 and included a USB-C port. I'm not sure that it was the first phone on the planet with USB-C, but the fact that they went for it before almost anyone else as an up-and-coming company in the spotlight - even if...

Samsung has Plans for 100W USB-C Chargers

Kellen May 28, 2019

Fast charging is arguably one of the greatest mobile inventions of recent years. Speeding up the time it takes to charge your phone, which more than likely still to this day has poor battery life, is a rare game-changing type of feature. And we've seen...

DEAL: Anker PD USB-C Duo Charger Does 30W Fast Charging for $19.99

Kellen February 25, 2019

Anker's USB-C PowerPort Speed+ Duo wall charger is discounted right now to $19.99 with the code you'll find below. This is the future-type charger worth investing in as it'll charge many of your devices quickly from a new laptop to your phone and tablet. The...

OnePlus Announces USB-C Earbuds Because OnePlus 6T Won’t Have a Headphone Jack

Kellen September 13, 2018

Oh no, OnePlus 6T is ditching our 3.5mm friend OnePlus confirmed today that its next phone, the OnePlus 6T, won't have a headphone jack. That's not insignificant, especially since OnePlus has spent years ribbing the competition over ditching it while their...

Google Releases Improved USB-C Headphone Adapter, Raises Price

Kellen September 11, 2018

Without saying a word, Google quietly released a new USB-C Digital to 3.5mm headphone adapter for its Pixel devices in recent days. Maybe they didn't want to acknowledge the new release because of the price hike, but they should have since it features what...

DEAL: Anker Quick Chargers, USB C Cables, Power Banks Up to 33% Off Today Only

Kellen March 13, 2018 4

Anker nabbed Amazon's deal of the day today with a batch of products that are all up to 33% off. It's a bunch of power-related accessories, so that means a Quick Charge 3.0 adapter, multi-port car charger, USB-C cable, and a couple of big ol' power banks. If...