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5 hours ago
The best travel tech accessories for your next adventure
Top travel tech picks for your next adventure ABC News Photo Illustration, Anker, EPICKA, incofan, BLAVOR If you're gearing up for travel, don't forget to consider all of the tech gadgets you may need along the way. "Good Morning America" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto has rounded up the best travel accessories, from chargers and cords to international travel adapters and Bluetooth converters. For instance, shop Bergamotto's pick for the best solar-powered charger, which you can find on sale at Amazon for under $30. She's also found a universal travel adapter so you can move from place to place with ease. Check out all of her picks below! By clicking on these shopping links, visitors will leave and and these e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies. ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links. SOME PRICES ARE DYNAMIC AND MAY CHANGE FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. Have questions about ordering or a purchase? Click here. Best portable charger This portable charger delivers a fast, efficient charge to Apple and Android devices, and only weighs about a pound! Best international travel adapter The "Swiss Army Knife of adapters" is usable in 150 countries, and has four USB ports, one AC socket and a USB-C port, allowing you to potentially charge up to six devices, and not have to worry about bringing chargers or a voltage converter. Best 6-foot charging cord Editor's Note: Our pick, this Incofan Multi Charger Cable, is sold out on Amazon. This multi-charger has a USB-C, micro-USB and USB-A charger, and a braided six-foot cord, so it's durable and will reach any power source! You can shop a similar option available on Amazon now. Best solar-powered charger The multipurpose outdoor battery bank is waterproof and shockproof, and great to take mountain climbing, camping and on spring break. Contains a built-in flashlight and makes a great addition to your at-home emergency kit. Best Bluetooth converter Connect your personal headphones to in-house and in-flight systems without additional cords and devices. This compact device provides clear, high-fidelity audio for two sets of Bluetooth wireless headphones. More "GMA" picks
Android Authority
6 hours ago
- Android Authority
Take the Google 45W Power Charger home for just $24.99
Ryan Haines / Android Authority The Google 45W USB-C Power Charger is rarely on sale, but today it is at an all-time low price on Amazon. The $5 discount takes it down to $24.99. If you've been thinking of getting one, this is a nice chance to score an actual deal on it. Buy the Google 45W USB-C Power Charger for $24.99 ($5 off) This offer is available from Amazon. It is a 'limited time deal' and a record-low price on a charger that is almost never on sale. You might want to get it while you can! Google 45W USB-C Power Charger Google 45W USB-C Power Charger More power! Critical to getting the most out of your Google Pixel 9 series smartphone, the new 45W USB-C charger delivers fast and efficient charging for your phone. See price at Amazon Save $5.00 Limited Time Deal! There are plenty of other great chargers. In fact, we just posted a couple of fantastic deals yesterday. If you want something more versatile and capable, take a look at those Anker and UGREEN charger deals. That said, we know many of you like going with big brand accessories. The Google 45W USB-C Power Charger is a pretty nice charger, especially if you own a Pixel phone or other Google devices. It can fast-charge all Pixel devices at max speeds. Of course, it doesn't work only with Google products, so it will also work great with any other device. It supports the USB PD 3.1 standard and PPS, so it should be able to fast-charge almost all devices out there. You get one USB-C port, so you can only charge one device at a time. That said, it does come with one of the nicest charger designs. It is simple, clean, and small. Go get yours while it is still on sale! If you want more options, here's our list of the best chargers available.
Tom's Guide
12 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Qi2 power banks capable of 25W charging are coming — Ugreen claims 'world's first'
Ugreen has debuted what it is claiming as the "world's first Qi v2.2 certified power bank" that the company says can wirelessly charge devices at speeds up to 25W. That 25W is impressive, as most power banks typically max out at around 15W of power output. The new Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank adds 10W and is meant to match the updated MagSafe charger that Apple launched with the iPhone 16 family last year. Ugreen's new power bank features a 10,000 mAh battery, which should be enough to fully charge your device. This power bank features a built-in braided USB-C charging cable that doubles as a lanyard when not in use. The cable isn't retractable but does appear to have a use beyond dangling free. An additional USB-C port can be found on the bottom of the power bank, allowing you to charge two devices simultaneously. It also has a small display to show how much battery is remaining. Beyond announcing the existence of the MagFlow, Ugreen did not provide any pricing or release date news beyond "coming Fall 2025." Currently, the Wireless Power Consortium has not officially finalized the Qi v2.2. standard, which is supposed to push charging speeds up to 50W. Apple and Google have managed to boost charging on Qi2 devices beyond 15W, but the standard remains at this level in general. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Despite that, Qi v2.2 devices appear to be in the works and we've seen MagSafe devices in certification documents recently and testing is being conducted by agencies. While iPhone 16 only supports Qi v2.1 right now, it's expected that iPhone 17s released later this year will have the newer standard. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
13 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
Anker's new Nano desktop charger will declutter your space and fast-charge your MacBook in 30 minutes
A new version of Anker's Nano Charging Station (via AnkerInsider) is now available in the U.S. after popping up in Japan earlier this year. The desktop charger features multiple AC outlets and USB ports and is listed as a 7-in-1, 100W power output. It features two retractable USB-C cables. Of the seven outputs, three are AC outlets on the rear of the charging station. One side features two USB ports, a 100W USB-C and a 12W USB-A port. Anker's Nano Charging Station features seven outputs, including three AC ports, two retractable USB-C cables, and 100W output power. Plus, it has an LCD screen that tracks charging and the device's temperature. There is one retractable USB-C cable on each side of the station that can extend up to 2.3 feet in length. Anker claims that it has tested these cables for over 18,000 pulls and bends, and that they should last for up to five years. The 100W output can reportedly charge a MacBook Pro (M3) to 50% in 35 minutes or a MacBook Pro 14 (M4) to 50% in 30 minutes. Anker's Nano station features a 1.3-inch LCD display with real-time charging information or the internal temperature of the device. The charger does come with active cooling technology that allegedly measures the temperature over 6,000,000 times daily. The new Anker Nano Charging Station 7-in-1 is available from Amazon now at $89.99. It's only available in black, although a white variant is expected to launch in Japan at some point. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Tom's Guide
16 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
I wouldn't have slept a wink so far this summer if it weren't for these 4 Prime Day deals — and they're still live
I live in the UK, which means no AC. Even when temperatures are reaching new highs, there's not much us Brits can do to keep cool at night and get quality sleep. So, when I found the HandFan Misting Fan for just $18 at Amazon, as well other cooling gadgets on sale, I was keen to give them a try. After not using any cooling product on the Saturday night and lying awake until the early hours, I put the four I'd found in the Prime Day sales to the test on Sunday. I was a little sceptical about misting water over myself at night. Would it ruin my mattress? Would I wake up damp? But I needn't have worried. The result was finally some quality sleep. Despite the Prime Day sales event having ended, my four top picks are still discounted. Read on to find out how they transformed my sleep during this recent heatwave. But I'd recommend acting fast if you're tempted to buy them before the next hot spell. It's difficult to know when these sleep and mattress sales will end. HandFan Misting Fan: was $23.99 now $18.99 at AmazonThis portable fan has three power settings, a low breeze, medium and high. On top of this, you can turn the misting setting on at any point to take advantage of the small water tank attached to it. With a handle that folds to create a stand, this fan is perfect for a bedside table, on-the-go travel or just throughout your home. It's rechargeable and comes with a USB-C cable. Despite its small size, it boasts an impressive battery life of up to 10 hours, but it also will automatically turn off after two hours, making it perfect for falling asleep with. There's 20% off at Amazon, but we don't know how much longer it will last, so it's worth picking up this bargain heatwave-essential ASAP. I put this misting fan to the test last night when temperatures had soared all day and my bedroom had trapped A LOT of heat. I filled up the small tank with water and balanced the fan on my bedside table, putting it onto the 'low' breeze mode with the misting feature on. I lay down and closed my eyes. Heaven. The mist is so fine there's no chance of feeling damp or wet, in fact, you can barely tell its water. Instead, it creates a super cool breeze that feels like aircon against the skin. I filled it with room temperature water, so I can only imagine how effective it would be if I put in chilled or ice water. While the fan is quite loud, that didn't bother me since I wear earplugs to bed anyway. But it might be enough to keep some people up. It was so effective for cooling before bed that my husband and I ended up fighting over it. In fact, it was far more effective compared to our full-size fan set up in our bedroom that just circulates room temperature air without any misting. It helped us both cool down enough to fall asleep relatively quickly, rather than tossing and turning for hours. Last night, I also reached for the 3 other essentials to help keep me cool throughout the night. And considering I didn't wake up once, I think they worked a treat. Bedsure Cooling Blanket: was from $32.99 now from $19.99 at AmazonI hate not having anything to snuggle up under when I sleep. Even when I'm boiling hot, I like to feel cozy. But this recent heatwave made that impossible. So, instead of going without any kind of blanket, we opted for the Bedsure Cooling Blanket. Made from a super thin rayon derived from bamboo fabric, it's cool to touch and moisture wicking. In fact, Bedsure claim it is 10 times more breathable and absorbent than cotton. It was the perfect layer to snuggle under without overheating. Right now, it's only $19.99 for an extra large throw size, or upgrade to a queen size for $37.59 (was $59.99), which is a low price for cooling bedding. Reusable Cooling Gel Packs: was from $17.99 now from $14.37 at AmazonThis was the ultimate savior. When nothing else was working, placing these cooling gel packs on our pulse points was incredibly effective for lowering our body temperature. We both lay there occasionally shifting the packs from our wrists, to our feet, to our neck and on our thighs. It felt like it only took around 10 minutes for my body temperature to drop. Combining this with the fan and cooling blanket meant I was comfortable and ready to fall asleep quickly. Joyaria Cooling Bamboo Pajamas: was from $48.99 now from $46.54 at AmazonEven though it feels right, you shouldn't sleep naked during a heatwave. By doing this, the sweat is more likely to stay on your body which can actually trap heat. Instead, wearing pajamas made from a moisture-wicking material will absorb the sweat, leaving you cool, dry and fresh. I admit I didn't wear my full Joyaria Bamboo Pajama Set because I couldn't stand the idea of being fully clothed — but instead, I just wore the night shirt and that worked perfectly. This, paired with our bamboo bed sheets, organic wool mattress and bamboo mattress protector, meant despite the heat, our bed still felt fresh and dry in the morning.
