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The Zagg Sparq Portable Power at CES

Zagg's protective films are popular "first purchases" for new smartphone owners and but Zagg offer other products in the mobile working space. Todd chats to Nate from Zagg to about the Zagg Sparq, a portable rechargeable battery pack. The Sparq is mains charged, with two front-facing USB ports to recharge any  portable device with a USB-type connector. The internal battery has

PowerSkin Charges Smartphones and Portable Gamers

At CES International 2012, PowerSkin has announced new portable power solutions for smartphones and other rechargeable devices. SolarCharge, Key Charge and Gaming Skins are all designed to keep the mobile user going for longer. The SolarCharge is a universal charger for all types of smartphone including iPhone, Android and Blackberry, and it comprises a 1000 mAh battery paired with a

Boost Smartphone Battery Life

Today's smartphones are energy-sucking devices that can rarely go for a day or two without charging. I fondly remember my Nokia 6210 that could go a business week without needing a charge, but enough of the reminiscing. If you do have a thirsty smartphone (or you get one for Christmas) and you find that the battery lets you down, you

The iPod is 10 Years Old Today

The iPod is 10 years old today. We look at the original event, and how the iPod shaped the digital music landscape.

Technocel PowerPak and BatteryBoost for Mobile Devices

Andy McCaskey talks to Technocel about the PowerPak XT, an external powerpack for mobile devices. It's a 1600 mAh battery giving around 4.5 hours of extra use. Works with over 95% of all smartphones via different adaptors. $49.99 and available now from Best Buy or Sprint The BatteryBoost is a keychain-sized rechargeable battery for emergencies, charging and recharging via microUSB. $29.99 and available from the

Energizer announces the first inductive charger with QI technology

Energizer is releasing a new inductive charging system this October at Target stores and on Target.com. It's officially called “Energizer Inductive Charger” The new charging pad will charge any QI (Pronounced Chee) enabled device or a device with a QI accessory. Energizer will have the first two of these accessories available at the same time. They are starting with the

I Had a Dell Recall Battery? An Ubuntu 9.04 Feature Told Me So.

This might be another good reason to install Ubuntu 9.04: I looked at the battery, then called up the Dell recall list. Sure enough - that battery was listed. Interestingly enough, I've had this D600 for a while now and there has been no problems up until a week ago when the battery wouldn't take a charge. Since I usually