Gadgets: All-in-one Apple charging station
For those entrenched in the Apple ecosystem, Anker's latest all-in-one wireless charging station, the Qi2 25-watt palm-sized 3-in-1 wireless charger with Active Cooling, is the one you need for use at home, work or anywhere.
It might seem odd to be excited about a charger, but if you're like me, carrying around endless cables with backups, different lengths, etc., is cumbersome. With the compact Anker charger, you can charge an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch simultaneously. Aside from the charging features, you'll love that when it's not in use, and you're on the go, it has a super compact, travel-friendly footprint, folding up to the size of a deck of cards.
The silent airflow cooling system ensures a consistent and safe charge, reducing heat buildup and limiting thermal throttling. A micro fan keeps the phone's temperature under 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit during charging, which helps maintain long-term battery health.
And while it's promoted as the ideal charger with premium build quality for traveling, which I agree with, it's far from limited to that. Think of it as a perfect solution for anywhere: on your desk, nightstand or to clean up cable clutter on your kitchen counter.
According to Anker, the $149.99 charger features an industry-leading Qi2 25-watt fast charge. For iPhone charging it features a front-side MagSafe charger, enabling MagSafe-compatible iPhones (12 or newer) and other MagSafe-enabled devices to charge while also working as a hands-free device in landscape or portrait modes.
A wireless Apple Watch puck sits behind, and the same for AirPods on the bottom. A total of 25 watts of power is supplied when plugged in via USB-C, and then it's distributed to the devices. You can angle the charger up to 60 degrees, and the high-quality hardware has been tested by Anker to withstand more than 10,000 folds.
https://www.anker.com/products/a25n1-anker-prime-qi2-25w-foldable-3-in-1-wireless-charger
Anker's Nano 5-in-1, 20-watt travel adapter is another new charging solution hitting the shelves just in time for summer travel. It's ready to go and charge your devices anywhere with its built-in universal plug compatibility.
The 5-in-1 features include connecting and charging up to five devices simultaneously, with two USB-A and USB-C ports and a standard AC outlet. These are all packed into a pocket-sized device (3.39 by 1.97 by 0.98 inches/3.77 ounces). It's built with safety guards, including a 2-pin to 2-pin connection, which prevents electric shocks.
The Nano 5-in-1 AC-powered charger ($25.99) features retractable AC prongs that slide in or out with the press of a button. Once they are out, plug it in for power and retract them when it's not in use.
https://www.anker.com/products/a9215
Soundcore, an Anker brand, has launched a palm-sized sound machine with the 15-watt Boom Go 3i Bluetooth speaker ($59.99). Along with crisp, clear sound, it features a light system with multiple dynamic modes synced to your tunes.
The portability is easy to see with its 4.1-by-1.8-by 4.0-inch size and the 2-in-1 mount strap, which enables it to attach to a belt, bike or backpack in seconds. Inside is a 15-watt speaker outputting up to 92 dB of peak sound. Add BassUp 2.0 technology to deliver a big boom-boom sound with incredible clarity from the compact speaker.
Depending on the settings, the built-in 4,800 mAh rechargeable battery can supply up to 24 hours of playtime at 50% volume with the lights off. Even at full volume and the lights on, you' ll get a solid six hours of playtime. If your smartphone needs a power boost, the Boom Go 3i can serve as a portable power bank.
It has an IP68 waterproof and dustproof rating and can withstand drops of up to 3.28 feet (1 meter). It's available in four colors: black, beige, blue, and pink.
https://www.soundcore.com/products/d5103-boom-go-3i-portable-speaker-for-powerful-sound
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 4:43 AM.