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Review: Keep Track of Your Passport With Satechi's Wallet With Find My Support

Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:06 pm PST by
Satechi recently came out with a Find My wallet that's designed to work with a passport, allowing you to keep tabs on your most important documents when you're traveling. Priced at $60, the Passport Cover with ‌Find My‌ is made from a simple but attractive black vegan leather material. It has a book-like shape and it is sized to hold a passport on one side, with four card slots for IDs and...
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Review: Ugreen's Line of 'Uno' Chargers and Hubs Brings a Bit of Whimsy to Utilitarian Products

Monday December 9, 2024 2:58 pm PST by
Ugreen caught my attention earlier this year when it launched a new line of "Uno" accessories that are equipped with LED screens that can display fun emoji faces. The Uno range has everything from wireless chargers to power banks, and I've spent several months testing the products to see how they perform. Everything in the Uno line was designed with a "robot-inspired" aesthetic, according to ...
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Review: KUXIU's iPad Magnetic Charging Stands Make Your Screen Float and Power Up

Friday November 22, 2024 8:30 am PST by
As someone who regularly uses my M4 iPad Pro as an extended Mac display via Sidecar and often plays around with Apple's Universal Control feature, finding the perfect iPad stand that will sit pretty on my constrained desk space has become something of a hobby. With this in mind, KUXIU's Pro MAX line of magnetic charging stands promises to solve two persistent iPad stand issues that frequently...
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Mac Mini With M4 and M4 Pro Reviews: Smaller Design and Pro Performance Make for Major Upgrade

Thursday November 7, 2024 6:37 am PST by
The new Mac mini will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers this Friday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of Apple's latest redesigned computer have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. Image via The Verge The ‌Mac mini‌ received its first redesign in over a decade this year, introducing a considerably smaller casing and two USB-C ports on the front of the...
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iMac With M4 Chip Reviews: Nano-Texture Display Option and Center Stage Camera Tested

Thursday November 7, 2024 6:07 am PST by
The new iMac will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers this Friday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of Apple's latest all-in-one desktop computer have been shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. While the iMac did not receive any major design changes this year, the computer can be configured with a matte nano-texture display for the first time in the Apple silicon...
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Review: Journey's NOVA 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging Station Powers Up Your Devices With a Unique Minimalist Design

Friday October 25, 2024 12:04 pm PDT by
3-in-1 charging stations capable of wirelessly powering up an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods have been popular for years now, although most of them involve relatively straightforward and utilitarian designs. Accessory brand Journey is looking to bring a bit more design flair to the category with its new NOVA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, which will begin shipping next Monday, October 28. ...
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Review: ZUGU's iPad Pro Case Seamlessly Combines Functionality With Protection

Friday October 11, 2024 8:54 am PDT by
I recently had the opportunity to test out the latest Zugu case for the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, and I came away impressed with its blend of style and functionality. While designed for the newest ‌iPad Pro‌ model, this case retains the key features that have made Zugu a popular choice among iPad users over the 14 years that the company has been operating. Design and Protection When I took...
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iPhone 16 Pro Reviews: 'Iterative' Upgrades… For Now

Wednesday September 18, 2024 8:17 am PDT by
The first reviews of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were shared today by select media outlets and YouTube channels, ahead of the devices launching on Friday. Also check out our iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review roundup. iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models feature 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays, respectively, up from the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro and 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. Other new ...
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iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Reviews: 'Pro Features at a Mainstream Price'

Wednesday September 18, 2024 7:37 am PDT by
Today, select media outlets and YouTubers shared their first impressions of the iPhone 16 and ‌iPhone‌ 16 Plus, highlighting many of the incremental and notable updates. The key new features include the A18 chip, which provides enhanced performance and supports Apple Intelligence, faster charging, the Action Button, an enhanced ultra wide camera with support for macro photography, revamped...
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Apple Watch Series 10 Reviews: Solid Upgrade With an Unexpectedly 'Mind-Blowing' Feature

Tuesday September 17, 2024 7:19 am PDT by
The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews have been published by various media outlets and YouTube channels, ahead of the device launching on Friday. Key new features for the Apple Watch Series 10 include larger displays with 42mm and 46mm case sizes, a nearly 10% thinner design compared to the Apple Watch Series 9, a new Jet Black polished aluminum case option, faster charging, the ability to ...
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AirPods 4 Reviews: 'An Almost-Perfect AirPods Pro Alternative'

Monday September 16, 2024 7:08 am PDT by
Various media outlets and YouTube channels today shared their first impressions of the AirPods 4, reviewing the changes Apple has made to enhance comfort, sound, and functionality. Image via The Verge The ‌AirPods 4‌ introduce a more refined design, improved sound quality, and, for the first time, optional active noise cancellation (ANC). Priced at $129 for the standard model and $179 for the...
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Review: Kuxiu's X40Q Qi2 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station Feels Perfectly Designed for Portability

Thursday September 5, 2024 7:54 am PDT by
Australian-based company Kuxiu has come out with a new version of its 3-in-1 charging station that has got to be one of the neatest Apple device charging solutions for home and travel that I've had the pleasure of using. The Kuxiu X40Q features a tri-fold design, allowing it to be folded into a small square for easy portability. When unfolded, it serves as a stable magnetic iPhone stand and ...
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Review: Ultimate Ears' EVERBOOM Bluetooth Speaker Packs a Punch With a Rugged Design

Tuesday September 3, 2024 2:45 pm PDT by
Logitech subsidiary Ultimate Ears has been in the portable wireless speaker market for over a decade now, gradually building a full set of models across a range of sizes, power, and price points. The most recent addition to the lineup is the EVERBOOM, a mid-range speaker that debuted a few months ago. I've been testing one out and I've found it to be a handy and capable speaker in a variety of...
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Review: Scosche's Modular BaseLynx 2.0 is Great for Multi-Device Charging

Friday August 9, 2024 12:25 pm PDT by
For people who have multiple devices to charge or who want a family charging hub, Scosche makes a BaseLynx modular charging kit that can be added to and upgraded as needed. The Baselynx has been around since 2020, but an updated 2.0 version came out last year with MagSafe support and Apple Watch fast charging. There are multiple BaseLynx 2.0 components that can be purchased separately or in...
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Review: WaterField Designs' Shield Case Offers More Sensible Vision Pro Protection Than Apple's Travel Case

Tuesday August 6, 2024 1:28 pm PDT by
For users looking to transport their Vision Pro units and various accessories, Apple offers the Apple Vision Pro Travel Case as an optional $199 accessory. But if you're looking for a third-party alternative, WaterField Designs offers a Shield Case starting at $159 that might be worth considering, and I've spent the past few months using one for occasional travel to see how it fares. First...
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Review: Mophie's Qi2 Chargers Offer MagSafe Speeds at Slightly Lower Prices

Wednesday July 31, 2024 3:37 pm PDT by
Accessory makers have been adopting the new Qi2 standard in recent months because it offers the benefits of MagSafe without the need to license ‌MagSafe‌ technology from Apple. Mophie launched its first Qi2 devices in May, debuting a car charger, a 3-in-1 charger, and a battery pack. All of Mophie's new accessories charge an iPhone at up to 15W, the same as ‌MagSafe‌. The first version of Qi...
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Bird Buddy is a Fun iPhone-Connected Smart Bird Feeder

Wednesday July 24, 2024 11:04 am PDT by
Most iPhone-connected smart home products are more for convenience than fun, but Bird Buddy, a bird feeder that sends pictures to your iPhone, is definitely in the latter category. When I first came across the Bird Buddy, I thought it would be an interesting novelty product to give as a gift, but it turned out to be one of my all-time favorite smart devices. Design and Components Made from...
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Review: Ugreen Nexode 100W 20000mAh Power Bank Offers Ample Juice to Go

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:47 am PDT by
Popular accessory brand Ugreen has built up a veritable lineup of portable power banks and chargers in the last few years, with several options to serve the needs of gadget users on the road. It can be hard to work out what kind of unit will meet your particular requirements, but if you are looking for a compact USB-C/A bank that has enough juice to fully recharge your smartphone and laptop and...
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Review: Anker and Belkin 3-in-1 Chargers Offer New Qi2 Options for Desk and Nightstand Charging

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:18 pm PDT by
With Qi2 chargers hitting the market in increasing numbers, I've recently spent some time testing out two similar "tree-style" 3-in-1 desktop chargers from Anker and Belkin. 3-in-1 chargers like these, which are capable of charging an iPhone, and Apple Watch, and another device such as AirPods, all wirelessly, have been my go-to bedside charger style ever since the introduction of MagSafe and are ...
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Review: Alogic's Echelon Series Delivers Budget-Friendly Keyboard and Mouse Accessories

Friday June 28, 2024 11:01 am PDT by
Accessory company Alogic recently launched a few new input devices with Mac support as part of its Echelon series, and I've been spending some time testing out the USB-C Rechargeable Wireless Keyboard for macOS and the USB-C Rechargeable Wireless Mouse. The Echelon series is a budget-friendly line of accessories, seeking to offer a mid-range feature set at value pricing, and the mouse and...