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Best USB-C battery packs that support Power Delivery

Andrew O'Hara ∙ Updated September 6, 2019

There was many a tear shed for the removal of MagSafe on the latest MacBooks and MacBook Pros. For good reason too! It was a great way to protect your Mac. The replacement, USB-C, has its own benefits too though.

The biggest being that it opens up the possibility for any other manufacturer to produce chargers for your MacBook. You can also pick up a battery pack to charge your laptop on the go. For anyone who travels, being able to use a large, hulking battery pack to power up your laptop is huge.

Jokely, Visheo, Written Down, and other apps to check out this weekend

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 17, 2018

This week's edition of our Apps of the Week roundup features a new app for watching and recording jokes, an app for sending video greetings and a new digital journal. And as always, we've selected two great new games for you to check out.

Apple allegedly prepping a next-generation iPhone prototype with “pre-5G features”

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 28, 2017

Apple has reportedly begun preparing a prototype of a next-generation iPhone with preliminary support for pre-5G features, according to Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes on Friday.

State-run research institute says iPhones, iPad sold in Korea violate its chip process tech

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

The Korea Trade Commission (KTC) has kicked off an investigation into Apple's local branch over an alleged patent infringement of a state-run research institute's chip technology.

The first implementable 5G wireless specification has been finalized

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

The first implementable specification for the emerging millimeter wave fifth-generation wireless technology (5G) has now been finalized, paving the way for accelerated deployment.

Samsung signs a chip deal with Russian Bitcoin mining company Baikal

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

Industry sources claim that Samsung Electronics recently signed a major chip-making deal with a Russian company called Baikal, which specializes in dedicated Bitcoin mining hardware.

Judge punishes Apple for withholding documents in FTC’s lawsuit against Qualcomm

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

US Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins has officially sanctioned Apple over withholding documents in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Qualcomm.

Amazon buys crowd-funded home security camera maker Blink for undisclosed terms

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

The online retail giant Amazon has now acquired Blink for an undisclosed sum.

SEC gives Spotify preliminary approval for a new kind of IPO that doesn’t offer new shares

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the #1 music-streaming service Spotify preliminary approval for a new type of “underwriter-less” initial public offering (IPO).

10 last-minute gift ideas under $100

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 27, 2019

Time is running out! For those still struggling to find last-minute gifts, we've put together a roundup of 10 great ideas that won't break the bank.

Amazon Echo multi-room music playback now works with Spotify

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

Amazon on Friday added Spotify to the list of services that work with multi-room music playback on its Echo range of smart speakers, joining providers like Amazon's own music service as well as TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pandora and others that support this feature.

Eric Schmidt is stepping down as Alphabet’s executive chairman

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 22, 2017

Eric Schmidt announced yesterday that he would be stepping down as the Executive Chairman of Alphabet's Board of Directors at the next regular board meeting in January 2018.