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Momax travel adapters deliver fast international charging (20% off!)

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The 100W adapter is especially good for charging up two MacBooks at once.
The 100W adapter is especially good for charging up two MacBooks at once.
Photo: Momax

Every globetrotter who visits multiple countries on one trip knows keeping gadgets charged can be a hassle. You might need a different plug for each country. That’s where universal travel adapters like Momax’s come in super-handy.

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Momax just released compact 35W and powerful 100W versions of its Momax 65W GaN Universal Travel Adapter to make a full lineup for your travel needs. Each is a little powerhouse you can easily pack, with sockets that work in more than 150 countries. And Cult of Mac readers can jet off with a hot 20% off deal right now.

New desktop power tower sports retractable USB-C cable

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The device sports three power outlets, USB-C and USB-A ports, and a retractable USB-C cable.
The device sports three power outlets, USB-C and USB-A ports, and a retractable USB-C cable.
Photo: Baseus

On Monday Baseus released its new PowerCombo 6-in-1 Charging Station, a desktop power-strip tower featuring a retractable USB-C cable.

In addition to the cable, the device includes three electrical outlets for computers, monitors and other electronics, plus a 65-watt USB-C port and a 60W USB-A port for charging devices like iPads, iPhones and AirPods.

Chargeasap Zeus 270W is the only GaN charger you need [Review] ★★★★

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Chargeasap Zeus 270W - Meet the world's first 270W GaN charger★★★★
Meet the world's first 270W GaN charger.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

You’ll find plenty of multiport GaN chargers in the market. Unfortunately, most of them will struggle to charge your MacBook Pro at full speed alongside other devices.

When traveling, this could force you to carry an extra power brick. This is where Chargeasap’s Zeus 270W USB-C charger comes in. It packs enough power to charge multiple devices simultaneously. As a result, it’s become my go-to travel charger on road trips and vacations.

Edifier QD35 Bluetooth speaker: Bright lights, big sound [Review] ★★★★

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The Edifier QD35 is not an average-looking speaker.★★★★
The Edifier QD35 is not an average-looking speaker.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

Whether it’s an RGB-plagued mouse or a stereo system that’s trying too hard, I tend to scoff at devices that light up in all the colors of the damned rainbow. But if they light up and also sound as good as Edifier’s QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker, I guess I’m sold. Let’s party.

Edifier recently sent me a unit to check out. You can read my thoughts below. In brief, the QD35 may not be everyone’s main stereo system, but it could be an ideal one-room speaker — whether that’s a kitchen, bedroom, rec room or man-cave/she-shack.

Juice up 4 devices with one powerful charging station

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You really don't need a bunch of chargers when one will do.
You really don't need a bunch of chargers when one will do.
Photo: Momax

Gone are the days when you needed a separate charger for pretty much every device. These days, with gallium nitride, aka GaN, technology allowing for small-but-powerful chargers, you can handle most of your charging needs with just one device.

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And that’s especially true if that one device is the Momax 100W GaN 4-Port Charging Station. Potent, compact and portable, it’s perfect for powering up to four gadgets at once, whether at home, in the office or on the road.

Power up 2 gadgets with Anker’s tiny new Nano 3

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A tiny charger that can push 20W+ to two devices is pretty potent.
A tiny charger that can push 20W+ to two devices is pretty potent.
Photo: Anker

Anker introduced a new potent-but-weenie little GaN charger to it lineup Wednesday, the Anker 47W Nano 3. It packs more power than the company’s 30W Nano chargers, adds a most-welcome second USB-C port and comes in three colors.

And it also comes with a 15% off launch discount — $34 instead of the regular $40, a savings of $6.

Get $18 off Ugreen’s new multiport wall charger with international plugs

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Wide compatibility and US, UK and EU plugs make the new charger great for travelers.
Wide compatibility and US, UK and EU plugs make the new charger great for travelers.
Photo: Ugreen

Calling it “perfect for use anywhere in the world,” accessories maker Ugreen unveiled its new 65W Nexode GaN USB-C three-port wall charger Wednesday.

Not sure about “anywhere,” but the new gallium nitride (GaN) charger comes with US, UK and EU plugs that you can easily swap in or out for use in many countries. And its two USB-C ports and one USB-A port make it handy for charging up to three devices at once.

Get power on the go with Alogic’s new portable-charger lineup

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Alogic's new 67W wall chargers come with plugs that work in many countries.
Alogic's new 67W wall chargers come with plugs that work in many countries.
Photo: Alogic

Consumer electronics maker Alogic rolled out a new lineup of chargers for travelers in early January. The range includes car chargers as well as portable GaN wall chargers that work in multiple countries to keep your iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more going.

Equipped with various power capacities and port selections, the chargers could be useful for travel and in hybrid work environments, the company said.

Grab these 8 great stocking stuffers for techies before it’s too late

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What's small, not-too-pricey and perfect for geeks? The ideal stocking stuffer.
What's small, not-too-pricey and perfect for geeks over the holidays? The ideal stocking stuffer.
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The holiday season is fast-unfolding, and Christmas will be here before Hermey the elf from the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer can say “Well, sir, someday I’d like to be a dentist.”

So it’s time to act fast if you want to get a gadget-y gift for the techie or geek in your life in time for deliveries by December 25. Check out some cool ideas below.

They’re all small enough to fit in a stocking; prices range from a cheap $20 to a few hundred bucks (for those very special stockings). And there’s plenty more good stuff in the Cult of Mac Store.

Who knew a GaN charger could look this stylish and sophisticated?

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The leather-clad charger is stylish to say the least.
This leather-clad charger is stylish to say the least. And you can get it gift-wrapped in time for Christmas!
Photo: VogDUO

So you think you’ve got style? Well, is your GaN charger decked out in Italian leather? We didn’t think so. But now it can be, if you order the powerful and stylish VogDUO 65-watt Slim GaN Charger.

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In a sea of white, black and gray plastic wall warts, this incredibly unique-looking GaN charger really stands out. And it’s available right now at a 15% discount. Plus, you can order it as a gift with that same discount in time for Christmas. That way, you can give the practical gift of power and style to a friend or family member.