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Anker's 3-in-1 Qi2.2 charger hits a new low
Anker’s Prime Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1 for iPhone MagSafe, Apple Watch, and AirPods) is now $134.99 (down $95) at Amazon and from Anker with promo code WS7DV2LJ3JGU, with Qi2.2 up to 25W for iPhone 16 and newer, a 1.65-inch touchscreen, three charging modes, and a bundled 65W USB-C adapter; black version is slightly more expensive.
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Xbox’s Massive Reset Stakes the Future on a Premium Helix Console
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Tampering with Meta’s privacy light triggers camera shutoff in its smart glasses
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