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Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Ugreen 65W Charger Block with USB-C Port Now Only a Few Bucks, Amazon Offers 40% Off for Back to School
Amazon wasn't about to waste any time shifting from Prime Day into their Back to School deals and great bargains are offered on a wide range of electronics. Even if you already own the latest laptops, tablets, and smartphones, there's one item of hardware most people always forget about: a decent wall charger that's compact and charges multiple gadgets at once. The Ugreen 65W USB-C (and USB-A) charger block is normally $42 but is available today on Amazon for just $25. That 40% discount makes this high-power single-block charging affordable for all. For less than a single-brand charger costs, you have an gadget ready to serve all your charging needs. See at Amazon Most impressive of all is the 65W top output of the charger, well more than enough for those needing serious power in mobile use: It fills up a MacBook Air to 51% in half an hour and can deal with fast charging of iPhones, iPad, Galaxy phones Pixels, and even gaming handhelds. There are three USB-C ports and one USB-A port on the charger so you can charge four at once without overcrowding your wall outlet. Goodbye cable clutter and adapter changing: with this charger, you've got it all at the ready from one neat package. Its compact size (2.64 x 1.65 x 1.5 inches) stores easily in any bag. The collapsible plug tucks away nicely, remaining untangled and the charger streamlined when stored in your bag. With its stylish design, no precious bag real estate or desktop real estate has to be sacrificed just to stay powered up. Cutting-edge GaN technology drives this charger with quicker charging speed and better safety than obsolete silicon-based chargers. GaN components make the charger more energy efficient and cooler, and protect your precious devices from overcurrent and overheating damage. Safety never falls out of favor – especially if you depend on your charger for work equipment. It's rare to see a charger as powerful and compact as this Ugreen model drop under $30, especially with these features and broad compatibility. Make sure you don't miss this opportunity. See at Amazon


Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Two New Docking Stations On Sale For Your Apple Mac Mini M4 Computer
The new Apple Mac mini M4 is a tiny but powerful new computer from Apple and already we are seeing ... More lots of docking stations for it with plenty of expansion possibilities. If you've bought an Apple Mac mini M4, then you are probably in the market for a docking station to use with it. Apple's latest mini Mac has three Thunderbolt ports at its rear, plus two USB-C ports at the front and a headphone socket. However, it doesn't have an USB-A ports, memory card slots or any other way of expanding its connectivity. This is where a docking station comes in. There's a growing choice of them on the market for the Mac mini, so I thought I would look at a couple of newly released models to see what they offer. The two I selected both have slightly different approaches to the problem, but each has some extra ports and more storage space in the form of a slot for M.2 NVMe SSD. The first device I looked at is Ugreen's 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for Apple Mac mini M4. This unit works with both the basic Mac Mini M4 and the Mac Mini M4 Pro, which has Thunderbolt 5 ports. It's the same dimensions as a mac mini M4. The new Ugreen 10-in-1 docking station for the Mac mini M4 has lots of ports as well as SSD ... More expansion. Ugreen 10-in-1 Mac Mini M4 Docking Station The Ugreen docking station sits beneath the Mac mini M4 but leaves a good amount of space between the two units to allow for adequate air circulation. There is a cable that plugs into the rear of the Mac mini M4, occupying two of the Thunderbolt ports. By taking up two ports, Ugreen has managed to increase the bandwidth of the docking station so it can cope with faster speeds of data transfer. At the rear of the docking station there is a small carved out niche which makes the Mac mini M4's awkwardly placed power switch super-easy to access. That's a useful feature for those of us who like to turn our computers off at night. Also at the rear of the docking station there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is much more convenient if you want to plug in a pair of powered speakers into the Mac mini. You can still use the headphone jack on the front of the Mac if you want to listen with a pair of wired headphones, but the extra jack gives you options. There are ports aplenty on Ugreen's 10-in-1 docking station for Apple;s Mac mini M4. Multiple Ports And An SSD Slot There is a DisplayPort at the rear which can drive an second 4K display with a refresh rate up to 240Hz. Ugreen has also included two USB-A ports with a 10Gbps transfer speed and a sapre USB-C port with 10Gbps. That extra USB-C port means that although the docking station takes up two Thunderbolt ports, you get one back one although it's not a Thunderbolt port but you still have one of those available on the Mac Mini and Thunderbolt devices can be daisy chained. Moving around the to the front of the docking station there are two more USB-A ports rated at 10Gbps speed plus two slots for an SD and microSD memory card. That's a lot of extra connectivity and should be enough for most people's needs. Finally, the Ugreen docking station has a small hatch on its underside which opens to reveal a slot for an M.2 NVMe SSD. The slot can accommodate all sizes of M.2 SSDs and with capacities up to 8TB. There's no fan or heatsink installed, so it's probably wise to add a silicone cooling pad and choose an SSD that runs cool, such as one of the Samsung models. Some SSDs run very hot, so choose your storage wisely. The Orico Mini Pro is a tower-style docking station for the Mac mini M4 and comes with two USB-A ... More ports, two memory card slots and a chamber for accommodating an M.2 NVMe SSD. Orico MiniPro Chassis Stand The second dock for the Apple Mac Mini M4 comes in the form of the Orico MiniPro Chassis Stand. Looking a lot like a miniature version of Apple's Mac Pro, this aluminum case takes the Mac mini M4 vertically and features cutouts on the front and back for the computer's ports. The dock connects to the Mac mini M4 with a single USB cable that plugs into one of the spare computer's Thunderbolt ports. Like the Ugreen docking station, the Orico has a button for firing up the Mac mini's awkwardly placed power switch. As far as extra ports are concerned, the Orico doesn't offer quite as many options as Ugreen, but it does include two USB-A ports with speeds of 10Gbps. On the front of the case are slots for SD and microSD memory cards. That's about the limit of ports that this docking station has to offer except for its SSD chamber. On the bottom of the Orico Chassis Stand is a small door secured by a single screw. The chamber opens to reveal a slot for holding an M.2 NVMe SSD so you can expand the storage of your Mac mini M4. Apple charges a massive premium for its internal SSD storage, although it does use very fast modules that are soldered to the motherboard and provide exceptional speeds which are handy for heavy duty use like video editing. The Orico MiniPro for Apple's Mac mini M4 computer can accept an SSD up to 8TB capacity. Expand Mac Mini M4 Storage The SSD expansion can be ordered from Orico empty, leaving you free to source your own SSD or you can specify one of Orico's own SSDs which can be factory installed for you. Fitting an SSD in the slot is easy and you can add one up to a maximum of 8TB capacity. There's no active cooling built-in, so some sort of passive cooling method like a silicone pad is recommended. Both these docking stations are an easy way of adding more storage to Apple's Mac mini M4 or M4 Pro. Which docking station you choose will depend on the look you want and, more importantly, how many extra ports you need. It's probably fair to say that the Ugreen offers more expansion for the money, while the Orico has the chunky look of Apple's Mac Pro and may suit those who don't need too many extra ports. The Orico MiniPro is a miniature case for Apple's smallest desktop Mac. The Ugreen 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for Apple Mac mini M4 is available now from the Ugreen website and Amazon priced at $66.49 / £59.98. The Orico MiniPro Chassis Stand is available now from Orico and priced at $89.99 / £67.50. Ugreen 10-in-1 Docking Station For Mac Mini M4 Orico MiniPro


The Verge
16-07-2025
- The Verge
The deluge of faster Qi2.2 wireless chargers is here
Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to announce it had a Qi2.2 wireless charging power bank on the way, but it wasn't alone for long. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has already certified eight Qi2.2 products, all from different manufacturers, including power banks, car mounts, and 3-in-1 stands. Qi2.2 is the latest version of the Qi wireless charging standard. Qi2 was notable for introducing a magnetic ring to the design, helped by contributions to the standard from Apple based on its MagSafe charging tech. Qi2.2 makes the jump to 25W charging speeds, an improvement on Qi2's 15W cap. While the WPC lists Qi2.2 as having been introduced in April 2025, no products using the standard have launched yet. That's set to change soon, with eight products now listed in the WPC's product database with the latest Qi2.2.1 standard, all certified on July 15th. Some of these have been officially announced, including Ugreen's 10,000mAh MagFlow power bank. Baseus received certification for one power bank but says it has another on the way, along with a 3-in-1 charging stand. Belkin only announced that it will roll out 'several' Qi2.2 products in the coming months, though its certification is for the UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 charging dock. Other certified companies haven't yet made announcements. Anker is apparently set to expand its Prime series with a 3-in-1 Qi2.2 dock including a built-in display to monitor charging speeds, Aukey has a simple 2-in-1 charging stand on the way, and Scosche is readying a Qi2.2 version of its MagicMount Pro car mount. ODMs CVSMicro and BH EVS round out the set of eight with charging components to build into other products. Last month we reported that Apple appears to be working on a new MagSafe charger with Qi2.2 compatibility. Despite contributing to the Qi standard, Apple appears happy to keep MagSafe one step ahead, with that charger set to deliver 45W wireless charging speeds. The current iPhone 16 series caps at 25W wireless MagSafe charging, suggesting at least some iPhone 17 models will be getting a boost. Qi2 was a welcome introduction, but adoption among phone manufacturers has been slow — while Apple includes Qi2 support on all current iPhones except the 16E, the HMD Skyline remains the only Android phone worldwide with full Qi2. Others, like the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, are 'Qi2 Ready,' meaning they require a magnetic Qi2 phone case for full functionality. Hopefully Qi2.2's arrival encourages more manufacturers to jump on board.


Tom's Guide
15-07-2025
- 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.


The Verge
15-07-2025
- The Verge
Faster Qi2.2 wireless power banks are on the way
Ugreen has announced what it claims is the 'world's first Qi2.2-certified power bank' that can wireless charge devices at speeds of up to 25W. Most wireless chargers in the US currently max out at just 15W of power delivery, but the Ugreen MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank will push that to 25W, matching the speed of the updated MagSafe charger Apple introduced alongside its iPhone 16 lineup last September. The 10,000mAh MagFlow Magnetic Power Bank features a built-in USB-C charging cable that doubles as a lanyard when not in use instead of retracting, an additional USB-C port for charging multiple devices at once, and a small screen showing its remaining capacity. However, because the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has not yet finalized the Qi2.2 standard, Ugreen hasn't provided specific details on when its new power bank will be available aside from a Q3 2025 launch. The company also isn't ready to talk about pricing yet. Companies like Apple and Google have found ways to push the charging speeds of Qi2 devices and chargers well past 15W, but the Qi2.2 standard is expected to increase speeds to as much as 50W. We'll see how that compares to wired charging options once it's actually available, though, as all charging rates tend to go up and down throughout a cycle to protect the device and its battery, and to prevent overheating. Other improvements coming with the Qi2.2 standard include the use of stronger magnets to improve alignment and reliability, power output that can dynamically adjust, and safety features, including better foreign object detection.