Batteries & Charging
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Apple could be forced to ditch the Lightning port To reduce electronic waste, MEPs want binding measures for chargers to fit all mobile phones and other portable devices -
Apple AirPower is no more The much-maligned charging mat has suffered consistent delays since it was revealed in 2017 - recommended
Pixel Stand review: Google’s feature-packed wireless charger Google’s smart wireless charger turns your Pixel 3 into a Home Hub, but are the Pixel Stand’s extra features worth such a steep price?£69 -
Proporta Bamboo Apple Watch and iPhone Charging Stand review An attractive, but by no means perfect stand for an Apple Watch and iPhone combination£20 -
If you've got an EE Power Bar you should probably unplug it EE has issued a recall of half a million of its EE Power Bars after discovering they pose a risk to customers -
Thunderbolt 3 to have USB Type-C connector Intel keeps Thunderbolt alive by using the new USB Type-C connector -
Intelligent Energy Upp fuel cell charger review Hydrogen power is still in its early stages, and the Upp isn't quite ready for prime time£150 -
Inatek 30W 4-Port USB charger review A decent enough charger, but the blue light's annoying and each port will only deliver a maximum of 1.5A£13 - best buy
Anker 40W 5-Port Family USB Charger review Flexible, powerful and available for a great price, the Anker 40W 5-Port Family USB Charger is great way to keep everything charged£20 -
Reversible USB 3.0 will give you one less reason to scream New USB Type-C standard can be plugged in either direction and transfer data at 10Gbps -
High-tech battery could TRIPLE phone life New high-tech nanospheres could give struggling gadgets a big battery boost, with higher-capacity and cheaper batteries possible