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Hands-on with Energizer’s Universal Multi-Port and Portable chargers

You know the drill: it’s Friday night, 1:30 in the morning and there’s three-percent battery left on your smartphone. Here’s the twist, though — if you had Energizer’s Universal Multi-Port or Portable Smartphone Charger handy, it wouldn’t be a problem. … Continue reading

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Nissan adopts 15 EV chargers, is first on nappy duty (video)

Nissan’s concerned that Leaf owners aren’t getting around enough. So, until IBM’s super-batteries arrive or Exxon starts installing charging points in its gas stations, the car maker’s got to do it itself. In partnership with charity Adopt-A-Charger, it’s paying for … Continue reading

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California demands manufacturers ditch inefficient vampire chargers

You’ve probably had it drilled into your head that your gadgets are doing terrible, terrible things to the environment — and not just ’cause they end up as toxic landfill in poorer countries. Many of your chargers and electronics continue … Continue reading

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XtremeMac rolls out three new mobile chargers for iDevice devotees

XtremeMac has just unveiled a troika of new iDevice-friendly chargers: the 3 in 1 USB Mobile Cable, InCharge Boost and InCharge Micro Boost. Announced at CES today, the 3 in 1 cable, as its name suggests, packs three different connectors … Continue reading

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Bracketron GreenZero chargers keep vampires from sucking your power

Only you can prevent vampire power: when gadgets are left plugged into a wall outlet, most chargers still unnecessarily suck up a fair amount of juice, a wasteful and inefficient process. To save on your electric bill and leave some … Continue reading

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