Review: The Satechi 75W Dual USB-C Travel Charger is a step towards the future

Whether you want it to or not, USB-C will take over as the port of choice for consumers, but the lack of chargers that sport more than one USB-C port stands in the way. The Satechi Dual USB-C Travel Charger packs two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports into a single package — and it may just help adoption.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Hands on with the HomeKit compatible ConnectSense V2 smart outlet

At the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics show, AppleInsider met up with ConnectSense and got to try out the second version of the company's smart outlet, with HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa compatibility — without a bridge.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 15

Hands on with Apple's new Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

Apple has released a new Smart Battery Case for the latest iPhones. Here are our first impressions of the newly updated accessory.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 21

Review: Nimble chargers and batteries are a solid, stylish, and eco-friendly way to power up

Nimble is on a mission to overturn the battery and charging industries, making them a force for good. AppleInsider goes hands-on with the entire Nimble lineup to see how these eco-friendly chargers stack up to the high-priced market leaders.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Trying out Mophie's Juice Pack Access wireless battery case for iPhone

Mophie has revamped their Juice Pack line with the new Juice Pack Access. This is the first Juice Pack that completely avoids the bottom of the iPhone, leaving the Lightning port free. At the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, AppleInsider checked it out.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Review: Zens Dual + Watch wireless Qi charger is great, but still no AirPower

Zens has done a great job moving us towards the ultimate wireless multi-charger with the new Dual + Watch, but it still lacks one feature we'd love to see.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

Review: The First Alert OneLink smart smoke & carbon monoxide detector is a more affordable way to protect your home

The second generation First Alert OneLink Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector helps keep you protected with remote notifications, HomeKit automation support, and a calm voice rather than an ear-piercing beep.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 17

Review: Marshall Stanmore II is a rockin' Bluetooth speaker that improves on the original

Marshall's upgraded mid-range speaker is a powerhouse of sound tailored to those who love the feeling of being at a concert and seeing the giant iconic amps littering the stage.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Review: Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds useful ports but causes issues for early adopters

The Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds some beneficial ports to the latest iPad Pros, but can cause more frustration if you've got new Mac hardware and have already adapted to USB-C than it may solve.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

Review: Lucyd Loud 'soundglasses' let you listen to music or take calls without covering your ears

While the Lucyd Loud "soundglasses" succeeds with the promised functionality, it is a better proof of concept to see what a next-generation version could look like going forward.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

Review: CaseMate's new iPad Pro folios offer good protection and functionality, have a few flaws

AppleInsider tests out a pair of new iPad Pro folios from Case-Mate that offer smart styles and dual viewing modes.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 1

Review: Kingston Bolt is an easy way to add extra storage to your iPhone or iPad

Kingston Bolt is a dual-purpose Lightning/USB drive that effortlessly allows you to store or backup photos and videos from a compatible iOS device.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 13

Review: SliQ is the latest AirPods Qi wireless charging case

As the world awaits Apple's official Qi wireless charging case for AirPods, it seems like dozens have popped up in its stead. This time around, we are taking a look at the SliQ case by East Brooklyn Labs.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 4

Comparing the Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 SSD versus the G-Drive Mobile SSD & Glyph RAID Atom SSD

Samsung's X5 portable SSD is a beast with best in class performance, but a price tag above what the average consumer will need. We review the red and gray device and compare it to a pair of other extremely capable SSDs from GDrive and Glyph.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 17

Review: Shinola Canfield In-Ear Monitor earbuds nail the premium experience

Shinola has improved its headphone game with a wireless Bluetooth version of the sturdy Canfield In-Ear Monitors. AppleInsider leans back in our comfy chair with our favorite playlist to see how they perform.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

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