This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Don’t think of Apple’s AirPower as an iPhone afterthought. The wireless charging pad, which the company announced almost a full year ago, could be an important piece of Apple’s iPhone strategy for 2018. If Apple finally announces AirPower’s …
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Mophie has announced some new external battery chargers aimed at users of iPhones, iPads, and AirPods. What’s unique about them is that instead of recharging them with a Micro-USB cable, you can recharge them with the Lightning cable that came with your Apple device, cutting down on the number of cables you have to carry. The two new PowerStation Plus …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Sarah Tew Which would you rather have: a cheap speaker that sounds like a cheap speaker or an …
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Foxconn, the company best known for assembling iPhones, said Monday it has bought accessory maker Belkin in a deal worth $866 million. Belkin is known for its phone accessories, which include cases, adapters, chargers (both wired and wireless) and power cables. It was bought through Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT), a subsidiary under Foxconn’s Technology Group. The move not only nets …
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Ready for the CES swag bag of 2018? This year we are going all out with incredible partnerships, including an exclusive prize from UBTECH and incredible goodies from Razer, OtterBox, Nite Ize and more. Let’s take a look at the loot for this swag bag. One grand prize winner will take home an UBTECH Star Wars Stormtrooper Robot, a Razer …
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Apple Watch screens aren’t as scratch-resistant as they probably should be, which is why a lot of people are interested in buying screen protectors for them. The problem is there aren’t a whole lot of good ones out there that seamlessly blend into the Watch, preserving its sleek aesthetic. Thanks to its curved black border, Belkin’s Screenforce Ultracurve proectors are …
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If you’re on the hunt for a premium wireless charging solution for your wireless-charging enabled iPhone or Android smartphone, Belkin has several new products arriving later this year. While prices haven’t been announced, Belkin’s current Boost Up Charging Pad costs $60 (£55, AU$100), and we expect these charging pads to start around that price. Here are their key specs, according …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! FenSens I’m all about car safety. You know full well how I feel about phone mounts, and when …
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With the launch of the new Apple TV 4K, cable manufacturers such as Belkin are rolling out HDMI cables they specifically claim are compatible with Dolby Vision, a flavor of high dynamic range (HDR) that delivers some of the best image quality available to compatible TVs. Belkin’s cable costs $30 for 6.6 feet (2 meters). Meanwhile Amazon Basics sells the same length …
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Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re home for the holidays, trying to get comfy in your childhood bedroom. You’re almost ready to send out a perfectly crafted festive greeting when — fwishhp. The Wi-Fi cuts out, and your message is gone. Now nobody’s going to see your artful arrangement of holly and candy-cane emojis. Christmas is ruined. Thanks a …
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