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Nomad’s universal USB-C cable is super durable and down to just $30 with this coupon
One of our favorite cables is cheaper than ever with this exclusive deal
Unless you're that purist who only sticks to devices manufactured by the same company, you likely have to juggle multiple cables and dongles to keep your gadgets powered up. You can usually streamline your charging experience by investing in a great charging hub, but if you really want to scale back on clunkiness, a universal cable is your best friend. And now, one of the toughest universal cables around, the Nomad USB-C Cable with Kevlar, is yours for the taking for only $30. You only have to key in the coupon code APCABLE at checkout to score the discount.
The EU is is set to mandate USB-C on all smartphones and Apple is predictably pouting
It's not giving up on Lightning cables without a fight
In January 2020, members of the European Parliament voted to establish a universal charging connection for smartphones sold in the EU. Since then, we've been waiting for this effort to be passed into law, and as of this morning, it's one step closer. The European Commission has now put forward legislation that would establish USB-C as a common charger for mobile devices, finally requiring a universal standard no matter the smartphone.
Don't get gouged at the airport: pick up a universal charging adapter for just 7 bucks
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As more COVID vaccines are administered and the world opens back up, mass global travel will also make an emphatic comeback. To help you keep all of your devices charged up wherever your adventures take you, Xcentz is running a pair of deals on charging adapters built for travel. From now through May 31st, you can pick up a Xcentz universal power adapter for .99 ( off) and universal travel power adapter for .99 ( off) with the coupon codes below.
Our top 5 picks for USB-C Power Delivery chargers—from 30 Watts to 100
We're looking for speed, safety, and a good deal
Charging all your Android and other gadgets has become decidedly less complicated over the years with the rise of USB Type C and USB Power Delivery. Deciding which charger to buy, though, can be a bit of a headache: there are endless brands, supported outputs, and form factors to consider. We've put together a list of the chargers we think combine the best of all worlds: good output, compact form factors, reputable brands, and strong value. Here are our picks.Although wall chargers all serve the same general purpose, they aren't all built to the same quality standards. As a user, it's possible to come across adapters that exhibit unexpected incompatibilities or behaviors that disrupt the charging experience. The best adapter will always be the one that works safely and reliably with your devices. The Android Police team has thoroughly tested all the options on this list, and we can confirm that they all perform exceptionally well.
Whether you're puttering around town, traveling for a work conference, or hanging out at a public event, the last thing you ever want to see is your phone battery dipping below that 20% mark. For these cases when you don't have a wall charger handy, you need a reliable portable battery that packs enough power to recharge your mobile devices not just once, but multiple times, if necessary. To help you find the best of the best, we've put together a list of our five favorite USB-C Power Delivery charging banks that can top off all your gadgets on the go.
There are a ton of smart devices in your life. The first one that comes to mind may be your smartphone or your computer, but what about all the other gadgets you use every week, like your wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and rechargeable mice, just to name a few? Despite the tech industry's slow shift toward adopting a USB-C charging standard, the truth is that many of your devices have a variety of hardwired connections: Micro USB, USB-C, and even Apple's proprietary Lightning port. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a single charging cord that could replace that wad of wires unceremoniously shoved in your bedside nightstand? Chargeasap – the team behind the world's most crowdfunded cable – thought so, too, so it's back with a sixth crowdfunding campaign aimed at launching the Infinity Cable.
I have never thought of power strips as sexy or gorgeous. To me, all power strips were unavoidable tools that did their job while hiding behind a desk or under a cabinet. The fact that they all looked like cheap pieces of plastic was a necessary evil, a price to pay for their convenient functionality. But that all changed when I saw the Woodie Hub project on Kickstarter.