SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY

Search headlines

Find the stories shaping the conversation.

Search mode
Refine results
Active filters Keyword All time

Results for " charging " 276 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle

‘Healthy Rounds’: Supercharging the Immune System

Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of UConn Health’s Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

today.uconn.edu logo
Oct 20 • 1:15 PM EDT • Health • today.uconn.edu
Vivek Ramaswamy gets a political education in a grueling Ohio governor’s race

Vivek is attempting a rare route in politics, going from national notoriety as a presidential candidate to running for state office, eschewing his hard-charging and provocative tone during his presidential campaign. He’s making his pivot during an election cycle where headwinds are blowing against all kinds of Republicans. It hasn’t been easy.

cnn.com logo
Oct 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Anthropic’s Jack Clark Sees AI Supercharging Science—and Governments Need to Prepare

Jack Clark outlines how AI-assisted scientific discovery could boost research and growth, with safeguards and human oversight.

kingy.ai logo
Oct 17 • 9:09 PM EDT • Science • kingy.ai
Here's why NJ consumers face double-digit Obamacare premium hikes

The five companies offering health insurance in New Jersey under the Affordable Care Cat, or Obamacare, are charging double-digit hikes.

app.com logo
Oct 15 • 5:45 PM EDT • Health • app.com
Battlefield 6 Gets Slammed For More Slop Slipping Through: 'Charging Players $$$ For AI-Generated Content Is Peak Disrespect'

Operators with five guns and misspelled patches have fans shaking their heads

kotaku.com logo
Oct 15 • 5:40 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
FBI agents and analysts who were fired for working on Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

The investigation resulted in a dramatic 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago that recovered classified records and later produced an indictment in federal court in Florida charging then-former President Donald Trump with dozens of felony counts.

pbs.org logo
Oct 15 • 3:26 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
iPhone Duo: Apple Charging $49 for New Cover Layer, $229 for Battery

We just published Apple's list of iPhone Duo repair fees for customers without AppleCare+ coverage, and we want to bring extra attention to two of the fees in particular: a new cover layer costs $49, and a replacement battery is $229. Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron revealed that the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced.

macrumors.com logo
Oct 14 • 11:23 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
How is Microsoft's Magnetic Connect different from Apple's MagSafe for MacBooks?

Apple's MagSafe chargers are proprietary, and the charging port can't be used for peripherals. Microsoft's Magnetic Connect solves both of these frustrations.

engadget.com logo
Oct 12 • 8:15 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Chinese desalination plant cuts 60% energy use, turns brine into industrial salt

Technology may help to solve the global problem of discharging concentrated by-products of drinking water production into the sea.

scmp.com logo
Oct 12 • 12:15 AM EDT • Science • scmp.com
10 Mini Gadgets From Ugreen That Are Actually Worth Buying

Charging tech, ergonomic mice, and even wireless earbuds are among Ugreen's smallest, most useful products on offer — and at great prices, to boot.

bgr.com logo
Oct 11 • 4:02 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: Check the camera, display, design, battery, charging, price and other one-on-one specs comparison here.

gizmochina.com logo
Oct 11 • 1:01 PM EDT • Technology • gizmochina.com
Apple A20 outclasses Android rivals in our review: iPhone's lead is impressive

New iPhone 18 Pro reviewed! Our review shows what the flagship can do: a 2nm A20 Pro processor, 12 GB of RAM and a 6.3" ProMotion OLED display. Find out all about the camera upgrade (48 MP with a variable aperture), the long-lasting 4,056 mAh battery and faster 45-watt charging

notebookcheck.net logo
Oct 11 • 8:08 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies

Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]

alineaanalytics.substack.com logo
Oct 9 • 11:49 AM EDT • Technology • alineaanalytics.substack.com
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra has built-in magnetic USB-C charging

The charger snaps into place when you bring it close to the port.

theverge.com logo
Oct 7 • 1:44 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
The Best Anker Prime Day Deals: Score Big on MagSafe Chargers and More

Anker's Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station has dropped to $94.74 on Amazon during Prime Big Deal Days, down from $149.99. This is a new all-time low price that beats the previous low by about $5, and it's accompanied by dozens of other Anker discounts this Prime Day. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

macrumors.com logo
Oct 7 • 10:47 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Three Years of 80% Charge Limits on iPhone: The Results

Since 2023, Apple's newer iPhones have had an 80 percent charge limit for those who want to extend battery lifespan. Charging to 80 percent instead of 100 percent is supposed to put less stress on the battery, improving longevity. For the last three years, I've used that setting on my iPhone. I started with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, then did the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and most recently, the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

macrumors.com logo
Oct 6 • 3:59 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Opinion | Meta Is Crushing Small Online Retailers

Meta is crushing small online businesses by charging more for less effective ads, a sign of its extraordinary grip on the market.

nytimes.com logo
Oct 6 • 5:02 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Climate Science Under Political Attack Reaches US Supreme Court

In 2018, local officials in Colorado sued oil companies in state court, charging that pollution from fossil fuels contributed to global warming and harmed

insurancejournal.com logo
Oct 6 • 12:45 AM EDT • Science • insurancejournal.com
Apple Releases MagSafe 3 Charging Cable Firmware Update

For the first time since February 2023, Apple has released a firmware update for the MagSafe 3 charging cable for the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Specifically, Apple last week released firmware version 3.2.0 for the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable. The previous firmware version for the cable was 3.1.12. It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this.

macrumors.com logo
Oct 5 • 8:59 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: (Slightly) faster charging and potentially fewer camera artifacts

While industry insiders are currently focused on the starting mass production of some Galaxy S27 series components like the Exynos 2700, leakers are sharing more details about battery and camera improvements that could matter to end users.

notebookcheck.net logo
Oct 4 • 9:28 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Kansas candle-making business accused of fraud to get a loan

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, returned an indictment charging a Kansas woman for allegedly submitting fic

hayspost.com logo
Oct 3 • 9:00 PM EDT • Business • hayspost.com
☹️ Negative (-11%)
wow
71%
ahah
29%
Gas station owner fined for deceptive business practices in Ocean County, NJ

County officials say they caught the owner advertising gas as one price on his digital signs, then charging a different price at three locations

6abc.com logo
Oct 2 • 1:24 PM EDT • Business • 6abc.com
Judge permanently dismisses Trump administration's case charging ex-Olympian with Reflecting Pool vandalism

A judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump.

pbs.org logo
Oct 1 • 1:43 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
The AI Shift: Is AI supercharging science?

Productivity gains in analysis are getting stuck in physical-world bottlenecks

ft.com logo
Oct 1 • 7:30 AM EDT • Science • ft.com
Businesses may start charging more for services as rising gas prices persist

Over the last two weeks, the price of a gallon of gas has increased roughly around 20 cents per week in Fresno.

abc30.com logo
Sep 29 • 2:34 AM EDT • Business • abc30.com
😐 Neutral (14%)
iPhone Duo StandBy Leak Reveals Five Unannounced Faces

We've seen previews of iOS 27 running on the iPhone Duo, including a new StandBy mode that activates even when the iPhone isn't charging. Apple showed the mode in press materials, but leaker pdfu today shared a more in-depth look at some of the options. There are multiple StandBy faces available on the iPhone Duo, five of which we weren't aware of. A Home Camera view will show a single camera feed or a grid of up to nine camera feeds.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 28 • 8:04 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
11 Cool New Apple Accessories Worth Adding To Your Kit

Explore the new Apple accessories worth adding to your kit, from colourful charging cables and MagSafe wallets to iPhone straps and refreshed Apple Watch bands.

bgr.com logo
Sep 27 • 6:47 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Supercharging silicon: ORNL scientists pinpoint new ways to synthesize power source

An international team that included scientists from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used neutron scattering, X-ray diffraction and

technology.org logo
Sep 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • technology.org
The Beats 360 are essentially true wireless earbuds disguised as headphones.

As confirmed by Beats product manager Jeff Bruksch, the new Beats 360 headphones use a true wireless architecture with each earcup containing its own battery, antenna, and processing components. It allows Beats to “significantly reduce the cabling between the two sides,” according to Bruksch. > Because we don’t have the traditional system including a charging case, we have a cable for power supply and power management between the left and right sides so that you don’t have to charge both sides and the left and right sides power on/off together. Having a cable for power management only explains the lack of audio support through the USB-C.

theverge.com logo
Sep 23 • 8:44 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Minnesota Pollution Control fines Iowa business thousands for sediment discharge

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined an Iowa-based construction company more than $16,000 for discharging sediment into Camp Creek.

kttc.com logo
Sep 22 • 7:23 AM EDT • Business • kttc.com
iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max earlier this month, arriving four years after the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Four generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, faster charging, USB-C connectivity, and support for Apple Intelligence.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 21 • 2:05 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Europe Makes The Science, China Makes The Batteries, But Who Builds The Future?

One in eight electric cars charging in Europe already carries a Chinese badge, while many European brands still rely on Chinese-made batteries. The challenge

eurasiareview.com logo
Sep 20 • 5:18 PM EDT • Science • eurasiareview.com
I misunderstood the Pixel 11 Pro until I stopped using it like every other flagship

The Pixel 11 Pro falls behind rivals in gaming and charging, yet its camera, software, and everyday conveniences reveal a very different idea of flagship performance.

digitaltrends.com logo
Sep 20 • 4:33 PM EDT • Technology • digitaltrends.com
Steam Frame Gets First SteamOS Update With Substantially Faster Charging

Valve has released SteamOS 0.3.0 for the Steam Frame, the headset's first system update since it launched on September 14. The changelog lists "substantially faster charging while unit is off / sleeping," which addresses a complaint that came up repeatedly in early reviews. The Verge tested the...

techpowerup.com logo
Sep 19 • 8:29 PM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Valve fixes one of Steam Frame’s most annoying issue: slow charging

SteamOS 0.3.0 brings faster Steam Frame charging, controller tracking fixes and Mesa improvements. Valve also fixes the garbled microphone audio bug.

videocardz.com logo
Sep 19 • 2:25 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Galaxy S27 Pro, S27 Ultra charging and battery specs just leaked, and it's good news

New regulatory filings have revealed battery and charging details for the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. And there's good news.

androidauthority.com logo
Sep 18 • 6:36 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Apple Increases Battery Replacement Fee for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

In the U.S., Apple is charging a higher $129 out-of-warranty fee to replace the battery in an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max compared to previous models, according to its website. Apple has always charged $119 to replace the battery in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro models, so the fee has increased by $10 for the iPhone 18 Pro models, which have larger batteries.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 17 • 2:25 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max earlier this month, arriving three years after the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Three generations of changes make for a substantial upgrade, bringing larger displays, an all-new design, improvements to every camera, significantly longer battery life, and faster charging. The iPhone 16 Pro introduced larger displays with thinner borders, the Camera Control, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, and improved video and audio recording.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 17 • 12:28 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro Max Test Shows Much Faster Charging From 0% to 100%

Apple said the new iPhone 18 Pro models are capable of faster USB-C charging compared to the iPhone 17 Pro models, and a new video shared by the YouTube channel Xiaobai's Tech Reviews offers a closer look at the year-over-year improvement. As spotted by the account Ice Universe, the video reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro Max can go from 0% to 100% battery life in as little as 55 minutes with a capable charger, compared to 81 minutes for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 17 • 12:07 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Here's Why a New Apple Watch Charging Puck Was Just Released

The new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have hardware changes that allow for faster charging, but you will need to use the new version of the Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger included in the box in order to achieve this boost. If you need extra ones for your own charging stands or travel or so forth, Apple released the new version of the charger on its online store last week, with U.S. pricing set at $29.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 16 • 11:53 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
This $25 charging cable has no business doing this much

100W power meets everyday carry.

mashable.com logo
Sep 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • mashable.com
iOS 27's iPhone Handoff Feature Expanding to More Carriers This Year

Apple last week announced that Verizon and EE will support iOS 27's new iPhone Handoff feature later this year. The feature allows you to switch between any two iPhones running iOS 27 while using the same phone number on each device. iPhone Handoff is initially supported by T-Mobile (which is charging $5/month for it) and Deutsche Telekom. iPhone Handoff is initially supported by T-Mobile (which is charging $5/month for it) and Deutsche Telekom.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 14 • 12:55 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
HP and Lenovo laptops are the latest victims of a Windows 11 update

Microsoft's August update (KB5121003) is reportedly corrupting BIOS on HP laptops and disabling AC charging on Lenovo laptops.

pcworld.com logo
Sep 14 • 11:13 AM EDT • Technology • pcworld.com
5 Mini Gadgets From Belkin That Are Small Enough To Take Anywhere

Belkin's UltraCharge Power Bank, Wireless Microphone, Magnetic Charging Camera Grip, RockStar USB-C Audio Adapter, and Magnetic Wireless Power Bank w/ Stand.

bgr.com logo
Sep 12 • 8:47 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Colorado business owners concerned as Arvada considers downtown parking fees, city says it will help business

The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.

cbsnews.com logo
Sep 12 • 3:14 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
High-Signal Publisher
ESR's iPhone accessory lineup is ready for Apple's foldable era

ESR's new lineup covers the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 with a vegan leather Flex Stand case, Armorite screen protection, and CryoBoost charging.

9to5mac.com logo
Sep 12 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
5 Small Business Ideas for People Who Want a 4 Day Workweek

These small business ideas allow for longer weekends by batching jobs, charging recurring fees, or concentrating work on a given four-day period.

inc.com logo
Sep 12 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • inc.com
What Upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro From iPhone 17 Pro Gets You

Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max largely build on last year's models with a series of targeted upgrades rather than a major redesign. The most notable changes dial in better performance, camera capabilities, battery life, and wired charging speeds. Several key specifications remain unchanged from the iPhone 17 Pro models.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 11 • 8:43 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Than ANC AirPods 4 in Every Way and Now $30 Cheaper

The AirPods 5 with wireless charging case is the best-value product that Apple announced at its 'Surprise and Shine' event.

gizmodo.com logo
Sep 10 • 6:45 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Prosecutor who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump targets resigns without charging anyone

Joe diGenova, 81, was part of a group that tried to overturn the 2020 election.

nbcnews.com logo
Sep 10 • 6:14 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
High-Signal Publisher
Trump’s Convention Offers an Unusual Fund-Raising Opportunity for Republicans

Republicans are hoping to use the Dallas extravaganza as a fund-raising opportunity, with some local parties charging as much as $20,000 to be an “honorary delegate.”

nytimes.com logo
Sep 9 • 3:47 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
iPhone Duo Supports MagSafe Charging

Rumors about the foldable iPhone were unclear on whether it would have MagSafe charging, but it turns out the iPhone Duo does indeed have a magnetic charging array. Tech specs for the device say it supports MagSafe wireless charging at up to 25W, the same as the iPhone 18 Pro models. It also supports Qi2.2 25W wireless charging when using third-party accessories. Faster wired charging is available, with the iPhone Duo charging to 50 percent in a 20-minute period.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 9 • 2:28 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
From Wearables to Robots to Tabletop Trinkets, the AI Hardware Scene Is Booming

AI is supercharging a new crop of gadgets, mixing whimsy with practicality. I checked them out at IFA 2026.

cnet.com logo
Sep 8 • 5:54 PM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
Armed Ohio man arrested after charging at Democratic candidate for governor, Amy Acton

The candidate, Amy Acton, was not hurt, but her team said several others were injured as the man tried to "lunge" at her.

bbc.com logo
Sep 7 • 2:56 PM EDT • Politics • bbc.com
Far-left Democrats had a huge summer. Now they have big demands for party leaders

The left wing of the Democratic Party flourished this summer as fed-up liberals in key races across the country have eschewed traditional, more moderate candidates in favor of hard-charging progressives.

cnn.com logo
Sep 7 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Galaxy S27 Pro gets Samsung’s fastest charging speed yet

Samsung is planning to launch four high-end phones, the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra, early next year. While most of their spec

sammobile.com logo
Sep 6 • 3:10 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
Amazon's $30 solar power bank makes wall outlets obsolete for phone charging

It has two built-in LED flashlights.

thestreet.com logo
Sep 5 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • thestreet.com
Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro, S27 Ultra certification reveals 60W charging speed

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra have reportedly received 3C certification with 60W charging, while the Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus offer slower speeds.

gizmochina.com logo
Sep 5 • 1:24 AM EDT • Technology • gizmochina.com
Foldable iPhone Ultra: The Latest Rumors Before Apple's Event

We're less than a week away from the debut of Apple's first foldable iPhone, and rumors have been picking up as the event date approaches. Here's the latest. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. MagSafe - Even though foldable iPhone dummies we saw earlier this year didn't have a MagSafe ring, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims all signs indicate MagSafe charging will be supported.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 3 • 4:10 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Anker is combining its Eufy, Soundcore, and brands into two ‘Anker’ groups

At IFA 2026, Anker is not only unveiling a bunch of new products, but also announcing that it is merging...

9to5google.com logo
Sep 3 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Anker debuts three smart chargers, including a 'world's coolest' wireless power bank

Anker is launching three new charging products. Each device has a unique feature, including a "world's fastest and coolest" power bank.

androidauthority.com logo
Sep 3 • 3:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Foldable iPhone Ultra Likely Has MagSafe Charging

Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" will likely support MagSafe charging, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in an interview with Tom's Guide. iPhone Ultra dummy models that surfaced in April didn't include a MagSafe ring, while dummies of the iPhone 18 Pro did. Leaked cases for the device did have a MagSafe ring, making it unclear whether it would support MagSafe charging. "All indications that I've heard is that MagSafe is in for this foldable phone.

macrumors.com logo
Sep 1 • 2:44 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Lenovo’s ‘Pen Pro for Googlebook’ hits Bluetooth SIG with wireless charging and gestures

With Google’s private media event in New York City just around the corner, the hardware surrounding the launch of Googlebook continues to leak out left and right. While we’ve spent plenty of time...

chromeunboxed.com logo
Sep 1 • 2:28 PM EDT • Technology • chromeunboxed.com
FTC sues Amazon, alleging it overcharged advertisers

The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company.

cnn.com logo
Aug 31 • 3:39 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
FTC sues Amazon for allegedly overcharging advertisers on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company.

cnn.com logo
Aug 31 • 3:39 PM EDT • Business • cnn.com
😐 Neutral (6%)
ahah
63%
wow
37%
Column: California's fight against Trump's unhinged war on voting by mail

California could have some zany theater this fall: county prosecutors charging federal postmasters with felonies for obeying President Trump’s order to withhold delivery of mail ballots to voters.

latimes.com logo
Aug 31 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
'It's very counterintuitive': This quantum battery upends the rules of charging

The world's first quantum battery prototype is here and it has some bizarre properties. Could these devices one day power quantum computing – or even your phone?

bbc.com logo
Aug 25 • 5:03 AM EDT • Science • bbc.com
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (13%)
wow
56%
ahah
44%
'It's very counterintuitive': This quantum battery upends the rules of charging

The world's first quantum battery prototype is here and it has some bizarre properties. Could these devices one day power quantum computing – or even your phone?

bbc.com logo
Aug 25 • 5:03 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (13%)
wow
56%
ahah
44%
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Flux Charger Dock

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Flux Charger Dock, a premium all-in-one charging and connectivity hub for gamers and creators. With 260 watts of total power output, it easily turns a laptop into a full gaming setup with an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard. A built-in...

techpowerup.com logo
Aug 24 • 7:48 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
5 Anker Phone Accessories You Should Try Instead Of The Official Versions

These five Anker accessories offer compelling alternatives to official phone add-ons, with useful features for charging, audio, travel, and more.

bgr.com logo
Aug 24 • 5:47 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Ohio high school sports on the installment plan

Ohio families are seeing a growing financial barrier to participation in public school sports. High school students are increasingly required to pay to play, with multiple Ohio districts charging fees that reach $500 for each sport a student pursues.

ohiocapitaljournal.com logo
Aug 24 • 3:30 AM EDT • Sports • ohiocapitaljournal.com
Your Doctor’s Office Might Soon Start Charging an Unexpected Fee

Some physicians say it's a positive thing. Would you pony up?

slate.com logo
Aug 22 • 5:40 AM EDT • Health • slate.com
‘Moto Snap’ magnetic wireless charger leaks, hopefully as a sign of more Qi2 to come [Gallery]

Qi2 magnetic wireless charging is finally making some headway in the Android world, with Motorola recently having launched its first...

9to5google.com logo
Aug 19 • 10:15 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
American Airlines makes major cabin upgrade as it battles for premium passengers

American Airlines is installing 4K seatback screens, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-C charging across more than 800 narrowbody aircraft starting in 2028.

foxbusiness.com logo
Aug 18 • 8:09 PM EDT • Business • foxbusiness.com
5 Anker Gadgets Under $25 Worth Adding To Your Kit

Anker USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, USB-A to USB-C Adapter, 5-in-1 USB-C Hub, USB-C Charging Cable, and 10-in-1 Power Strip with 300J Surge Protector.

bgr.com logo
Aug 17 • 8:47 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM Incompatible

Best Buy customer support reportedly removed a 32GB DDR5 RAM stick from a customer's gaming laptop after charging for a full 64GB setup, claiming incompatibility

wccftech.com logo
Aug 17 • 5:11 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Golden Nuggets: We’re charging on to LA

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Saturday, August 15th, 2026

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to posts

The lawsuit alleges the service to offer paying customers sneak peeks violates the Constitution

spectrumlocalnews.com logo
Aug 12 • 6:09 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Google unveils the Pixel Watch 5 with a smarter Gemini and advanced health monitoring

The new smartwatch, which starts at $399, can track blood pressure patterns and insulin resistance, as well as deliver personalized help and better sleep tracking.

techcrunch.com logo
Aug 12 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
The Rear-Seat Entertainment On A Jeep Grand Wagoneer Costs More Than iPads For The Whole Family

Jeep feels justified in charging extra for re-seat entertainment on its costly Grand Wagoneer. Families may have a better opportunity to consider.

carbuzz.com logo
Aug 8 • 6:31 PM EDT • Entertainment • carbuzz.com
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (21%)
wow
69%
ahah
31%
Tesla Rolls Out Rare Software Update to Mobile Connectors

In an unexpected hardware drop, Tesla has started pushing a firmware update for its portable Mobile Connector charging units

notateslaapp.com logo
Aug 7 • 12:27 PM EDT • Technology • notateslaapp.com
The Clip-Style Wireless Earbuds Field Is Getting Awfully Crowded

The CMF Clip Pro are open-ear wireless earbuds with a charging case that looks like... not a charging case.

gizmodo.com logo
Aug 4 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
25 states sue over Trump administration's latest tariffs, citing Supreme Court ruling

The United States last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union, charging that they had not done enough to crack down on imports produced by forced labor.

pbs.org logo
Aug 3 • 4:52 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
MSI unveils world’s first 27-inch 4K 120Hz inkjet-printed OLED monitor

MSI’s new professional monitor uses a printed OLED panel designed to reduce text color fringing. It adds KVM, PIP/PBP and USB-C with 15W charging.

videocardz.com logo
Aug 3 • 3:18 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
'The apparent chaos of the Anthropocene is turbocharging evolution itself': Plants are finding ways to survive and thrive in the climate crisis

In this excerpt from "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change — and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boost to biodiversity, rather than holding steadfast to our notions of what types of nature should and shouldn't be allowed to thrive.

livescience.com logo
Aug 2 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
5 Of The Best Anker Accessories For Samsung Users

Anker's accessory portfolio for Samsung phones includes wireless charging stands, fast-charging bricks, and even USB-C dongles to connect external devices.

bgr.com logo
Aug 2 • 5:47 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Exclusive: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Are Getting Upgraded Wireless Phone Chargers

Tesla to bring the Model Y L’s actively cooled wireless charging to its complete vehicle lineup.

notateslaapp.com logo
Jul 30 • 10:44 AM EDT • Technology • notateslaapp.com
I love that the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 lasts three days, but Samsung needs to fix charging

Samsung really needs to fix this.

phonearena.com logo
Jul 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Galaxy S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra owners report severe battery drain and overheating issues after July update

Several Galaxy S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra users are facing battery drain and overheating issues after installing the latest July security patch. For some users, the charging speeds have also slowed down.

notebookcheck.net logo
Jul 28 • 8:04 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Twelve South’s stylish charging tray now delivers more wireless power with a smaller footprint

A stylish spot for your phone to charge overnight.

theverge.com logo
Jul 28 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Forget expensive sleepbuds. Buy this pillow instead

No charging or Bluetooth pairing required.

theverge.com logo
Jul 25 • 3:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
GOP chair of House Judiciary Committee asks Justice Department to consider prosecuting Jack Smith

Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to DOJ obtained by CNN.

cnn.com logo
Jul 22 • 10:49 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Starting a Business Has Become a Lot Easier — Here's Why 5.7 Million Americans Took the Leap Last Year

There has been a massive uptick in people launching businesses, with AI supercharging their ability to do things faster and more cheaply.

entrepreneur.com logo
Jul 20 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • entrepreneur.com
BP to Sell Austrian Mobility Business to Volenergy for Undisclosed Sum

The energy company agreed to sell its Austrian petrol station and EV charging businesses to Volenergy for an undisclosed sum, as it continues to exit the retail space.

wsj.com logo
Jul 20 • 7:48 AM EDT • Business • wsj.com
Paying for early access to Trump’s Truth Social could raise big money

In yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform.

seattletimes.com logo
Jul 17 • 5:41 PM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Paying for Early Access to Trump's Truth Social Could Raise Big Money

NEW YORK (AP) — America’s first billionaire president may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform. Donald Trump's struggling media company plans to sell Wall Street traders the chance to see ...

usnews.com logo
Jul 17 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • usnews.com
Belkin launches new 10,000mAh 45W power bank that doubles as a motion-sensing night light

Belkin launches a 10,000mAh power bank with 45W charging, built-in USB-C cable, motion-sensing LED night light, digital display, and SOS mode.

gizmochina.com logo
Jul 15 • 7:46 PM EDT • Technology • gizmochina.com
When Surveillance Becomes Science: The Data the FDA Should Not Trust - Petrie-Flom Center

In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned a data broker called X-Mode Social from selling sensitive location data, charging that the company sold precise phone location data that could be used to track visits to reproductive health clinics, addiction treatment centers, and other sensitive sites.

petrieflom.law.harvard.edu logo
Jul 15 • 4:58 PM EDT • Science • petrieflom.law.harvard.edu
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is all about power

Big battery and fast wireless charging.

theverge.com logo
Jul 15 • 8:18 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Motorola's brand-new Edge 70 Max flagship is exquisitely affordable and impressively feature-packed

Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and equipped with blazing fast magnetic wireless charging, Motorola's latest Galaxy S26 Ultra rival is fully official... in India.

phonearena.com logo
Jul 15 • 4:08 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com