My new favorite headphones for swimming come bundled in a unique charging accessory
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Zygo Z2 headset is available for $329 You can stream all your subscription music, the headset stays firmly in place, coaching is available for a small…
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Feds accuse Uber of charging customers for subscriptions without consent
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against Uber, alleging the ride-hail and delivery giant charged customers for its Uber One subscription service without their consent. The lawsuit also…
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I found the smartest (and cheapest) way to protect your laptop’s charging port
ZDNET’s key takeaways The magnetic USB-C connector now supports a 180-degree swivel, and it’s only $13 at Amazon. It can pump out as much as 240W of power. I just…
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I never leave home without this charging accessory from Baseus (buy one while it’s still on sale)
ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus 35W charging station is available on Amazon now for a retail price of $50. It offers plenty of USB and AC ports, is a great…
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How BYD plans to make EV charging as fast as filling a gas tank
Chinese auto maker BYD made waves this week when it announced its new Han L sedan could add as much as 248 miles of range in as little as five…
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My favorite Qi2 charging station for Apple users can do it all (and it’s 25% off)
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station is available for purchase for $110. The charging station has a compact form factor, comparable to a deck of cards, while…
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Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short
“Lucky me,” I thought as I navigated the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 into the last spot of a Tesla Supercharging station in Palm Springs. The EV didn’t really need any…
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Can EV public charging networks keep up with demand? – Press Enterprise
Sales of electric vehicles hit a record-breaking 1.3 million in 2024, according to Cox Automotive, increasing 12 percent in the final quarter of 2024. That’s good news for the industry…
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Presto is building Stripe for EV charging
Charging an electric vehicle in public can be the best of times or the worst of times. An EV driver can be charged and back on the road in a…
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E.V. Owners Don’t Pay Gas Taxes. So, Many States Are Charging Them Fees.
Owners of electric cars in Vermont recently got a letter from the Department of Motor Vehicles with some bad news. Starting Jan. 1 they would have to pay $178 a…
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Apple fans will love this versatile Qi2 charging station from Amazon (and it’s on sale)
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET What’s the deal? Anker’s handy MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station has received a nearly $28 discount, making its new price $82.50. This deal applies to both white and black…
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This 5-in-1 charging station replaced several desk accessories for me (and it’s 33% off for Black Friday)
Kayla Solino/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station is available for $100 (save $50) at Baseus or Amazon ahead of Black Friday (that’s 33% off). Be sure…
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Finally, an iPhone car mount with Qi2 charging and at $21, it won’t break the bank
The device securely clamps onto your car’s dash or air vent. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The ESR Qi2 15W MagSafe wireless car charger is currently available from Amazon for…
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This 12-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock offers some of the fastest charging speeds for laptops
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Kensington’s new SD5000T5 EQ Docking Station goes on sale on September 21 for $400. It is one of the first devices to support the Thunderbolt…
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How Google got away with charging publishers more than anyone else
For years, Google took the same 20 percent commission for ad transactions that ran through its platform, even though it was higher than what any other industry player charged. Executives…
Read More »Professor Arlene Kanter Discusses Whether Charging More for Non-Dairy Milk to Lactose-Intolerant Customers Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reacting to a class action lawsuit brought against Dunkin Donuts where the store charges more for non-dairy milk, Professor Arlene Kanter sees this as a strong case for discrimination under…
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Electric Vehicle Charging Can Be Confusing. Here’s What to Know.
With a push from Congress, automakers and charging companies are planning to install tens of thousands of fast chargers on American highways capable of refueling electric cars in half an…
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Apple may be adding USB-C charging to older iPhones now, too
Jason Hiner/ZDNET If Apple follows its traditional schedule, we should see a new iPhone in September. The iPhone 15 is poised to be Apple’s first iPhone with USB-C charging capabilities….
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