Urban Armor Gear Rugged 10K Wireless Power Bank review: Charger for when the going gets rough

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Robust Construction Sturdy stand Rubber cover on the connections Robust USB-C charging cable Cons No Qi2 support Rubber edges can be damaged under heavy use Our Verdict If you don’t need fast inductive charging, the Urban Armor Gear Rugged 10K Wireless Power Bank is a robust charger that isn’t afraid…

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How the iPhone 16 Pro Max has made me a believer in annual upgrades

Every September, a not-insignificant chunk of iPhone coverage expresses how the newest iPhone is basically a replica of its predecessor—and that’s true to some extent. Smartphones have matured for the most part, and there’s only so much a phone maker can do. This results in a mix of incremental upgrades and unnecessary additions made for…

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These Amazon Apple deals are perfect for creating the ultimate Boo Basket

Grab Apple deals from just $15 - Image source: Apple/Amazon Halloween Boo Baskets are all the rage this year, and if you're on the hunt for non-sugary gifts for the Apple fan in your life, we've got top deals on Apple gear that's currently on sale at Amazon. While a Boo Basket filled with Apple…

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Bands can turn concert set lists into Apple Music playlists

Apple Music for Artists - image credit: Apple Music fans will be able to relive the concerts of their favorite acts, as Apple Music is now allowing artists to turn their set lists into playlists. While this does provide fans a way to listen to songs from the concert and relive the experience at home,…

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Apple Pay Chief says digital car keys could become available on rental vehicles

The Vice President of Apple Pay revealed details about the future of contactless payments and digital keys on iPhones. Image credit: Apple On the tenth anniversary of Apple Pay, the Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet has revealed new details about the future of contactless payments and digital keys on iPhones. Apple's mobile…

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How to use the Finder Erase Disk command in macOS Sequoia

macOS's new Eject Disk command. The original Mac let you erase disks right on the Desktop, with the feature returning thanks to macOS Sequoia. Here's how to use it. When the original Mac was released in 1984, its desktop allowed users to perform common actions simply by pointing to and clicking on items. This paradigm…

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We’re probably not getting an 11th-gen iPad this year

After a historic lull that saw more than 12 months between releases, 2024 has been a pretty good year for iPad releases. The iPad mini was just updated, iPadOS 18 shipped just last month, and Apple released the new M4 iPad Pro, M2 iPad Air, and Apple Pencil Pro this spring–and for good measure, it…

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Why Apple’s smart home dreams are still falling short

Despite Apple's dominance in consumer tech, its smart home speaker strategy is lagging behind Amazon and Google. But the company has a new strategy. Apple, a leader in smartphones, tablets, and wearables, has struggled to replicate its success in the smart home market. Recent reports show that the company's smart home offerings struggle to secure…

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