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Yes, that's right — a new effort from the European Commission states that most cell phones sold in Europe will have the same chargers. So far, ten companies have signed onto the initiative, including Apple, RIM, Samsung, and Motorola. For consumers, this means not having to worry about a brand-new, potentially obscure charger with each new phone purchased. What's more, hotels will be able to Read more
If you weren't able to get your hands on the Mitsubishi Hello Kitty Car, maybe you'll settle for the next best thing - a Hello Kitty iPod car charger and FM transmitter! This charger is compatible with 3G, 4G, 5G, photo, mini and nano iPod's and also has a built in FM antenna. Is it just me, or does this iPod accessory look like a toy? I guess if it's Hello Kitty, is various hues of pink and is Read more
Love to ride your bike? Now you can go for a long ride and charge your phone at the same time. Check out this phone charger for your bike. It's made by Motorola and the coolest part - it's powered by your pedaling. Hey why not? They have chargers for your car - why not have one for your bike as well? It was designed mostly to help people in 3rd world countries stay connected. It can also Read more
You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more
With Earth Day a few weeks away on April 22, we have all things green on our minds. In the tech world there's a lot to consider; our favorite gadgets and smartphones are notorious energy hogs, requiring frequent recharging. Ease the guilt this month by cutting electricity right at the source — the power outlet. The Mushroom GreenZero Wall Travel Charger for iPhones ($35) and micro USB devices Read more
Desk accessories can sometimes get in the way (I'm sure you don't need that collection of wacky USBs), but they're more than welcomed when they serve a purpose. Take, for example, these cool iPhone and iPad chargers. They keep your smartphone juiced and keep your cords under control. Read more
I used to constantly forget to charge my phone overnight and would spend my day furiously switching my cell on and off just to conserve battery. That's until I bought another charger to leave in the office. I know that some of you with superhuman memories don't have this problem, but for my forgetful peers, here is a nice list of things you should keep in the office . . . just in case! All Types Read more
The new iPad with the fancy high definition Retina display goes on sale tomorrow, and if you didn't get your preorder in, you'll have to battle the crowds if you want a new tablet on day one. But standing outside for hours (or overnight, if you must) isn't an easy task. Should you go for it? Prepare and keep yourself entertained, hydrated, and safe with these iPad line camping tips. Do some Read more
Chargers can get kind of pricey, especially if you have a tendency to lose them when you're traveling. For example, the Apple Store sells iPhone chargers for $20 to $30. It can be quite tempting to stray from the Original Equipment Manufacturing version when you see the generic chargers for just $1 on Amazon. Do nonbrand-name chargers work just as well as their OEM counterparts? We talk to Read more
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