What is GaN Charging, Anyway? From Tech Breakthrough to Tabletop
About a week ago, I caved in and decided to spring for one of those huge, high-power USB-C power delivery hubs that have sprung up in the past couple of years.
EU Gives Final Approval to Law that Will Force Apple to Use USB-C
The European Union (EU) today gave its final approval which demands that by 2024, the USB-C port will become mandatory for a range of electronic devices including mobile phones, tablets, and headphones.
EU Votes to Make USB-C the Charging Standard by 2024
It finally happened: The European Parliament (EP) voted to make almost all electronics USB-C compatible.
The Powchell Charger Both Powers and Protects Your Camera Gear
Australian company Yondaway has announced a Kickstarter campaign for the new Powchell Charger, a TSA approved portable 20,000mAH power cell that can protect and charge your gear while on the move.
U.S. Senator Reiterates the Need for a Common Mobile Charging Cable
Senator Elizabeth Warren has reiterated her stance that consumers should not have to continue to buy new and different charging cables for their mobile devices.
Senators Want US to Follow EU and Adopt a Common Charging Cable
A group of United States senators has written a letter to the U.S. Commerce Department advocating that the country should follow the European Union's decision to force all electronics manufacturers to adopt a common charging cable.
European Union Says All Smartphones Must Charge with USB-C by 2024
In a move that is being called a major blow to Apple's proprietary Lightning port, the European Union has come to an agreement that will require all smartphone manufacturers that sell in Europe to use the common USB-C port.
Apple Unhappy as the EU Proposes Mandatory USB-C on All Devices
The European Commission, which is the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has announced plans to force electronics manufacturers, from smartphones to handheld video game consoles, to use USB-C in an effort to reduce waste, and Apple is not happy about it.
This DIY Portable Power Station Can Keep Tons of Photo Gear Charged
Ensuring there is enough power for every piece of gear while on set is easy, but what if a shoot's location is moved to someplace away from the convenience of outlets? A battery is needed of course, but they can be expensive and have limitations. So can one be built?
How I Built a Custom Charging Board for All of My Camera Batteries
Recently I became—as I’m sure many of you already are—utterly sick of the endless chargers and cables in my studio. It's a mess of wires that always seem to get tangled and it always ends up looking like Medusa on a bad hair day.
This Adapter Lets You Use Power Tool Batteries to Power Your Camera Gear
Kessler has unveiled a strange new gadget that might end up being extremely useful. It's called the Mag Max 3A, and it's an adapter that lets you power your cameras, lighting, and audio equipment using DeWalt's extremely common and "MAX and FlexVolt" power tool batteries.
Sandisk iXpand Base Backs Up iPhone Photos While Recharging
Sandisk has just launched the new iXpand Base, a charging station for the iPhone that also helps to keep your photos and data safely backed up.
This Sony Mirrorless Camera is Actually a USB Charging Station
This may look like a Sony a7S mirrorless camera, but it's actually a new USB charging dock by Fotodiox called the Mirage Trio USB Charging Station.
Future Camera Batteries Might Charge in Seconds and Last for Days
Want a digital camera battery that can be recharged in just seconds and power your shots for days? That dream maybe become a reality thanks to new advances in battery technology.
Create a DIY Battery Charging Board to Help Organize Your ‘Battery Insanity’
If you have multiple cameras and powered accessories at your disposal, you know that battery charging can quickly become an unorganized nightmare. Prepared to solve one of humanity’s greatest first world problems, the team at Vimeo Video School set out to create a neatly arranged battery charging board. If you choose to follow along and build your own, all you’ll need for this DIY project are a few simple supplies from your local hardware store.
Newly Developed Lithium-ion Batteries Have Lifespan of Over 20 Years
If you've ever used a lithium-ion battery for many years, you've probably experienced the gradual loss of the ability to hold charge over time. Thanks to researchers over in Singapore, however, future Li-ion batteries will last much, much longer than present day ones.
Scientists at Nanyang Technology University have developed a new type of lithium ion battery that can reach a 70% charge in a mere two minutes and will keep charging day in and day out for over 20 years. Yes, you read that right. Two decades.
This Stylish Leather Tassel is Actually a USB Charging Cable in Disguise
Looking for a fashionable way to always have a Lightning or MicroUSB charging cable at hand? Look no further than this sleek tassel -- it's actually a compact charging cable in disguise!
Israeli Start-Up Shows Off Crazy Prototype Battery that Charges In 30 Seconds
If there's one aspect of technology that seems to ignore Moore's law at least a little, it's batteries. Granted, the recent switch to Lithium-Ion improved some aspects, but batteries are still far from where we would like them to be. Hopefully here to help solve that problem is an Israeli start-up called StoreDot.
The FlameStower Lets You Charge Your Gear On the Go Using Fire
Outdoor loving photographers who are often far away from power grids don't have too many options when it comes to charging up their gear. Without a generator you're pretty much left with batteries and solar chargers.
But the guys behind the FlameStower didn't like either of those options, so they came up with a third. Instead of using batteries or the sun, they decided to use fire.