News, reviews, articles on the topic Charging and batteries
A new partnership between BYD and oil giant Sinopec targets 20,000 ultra-fast charging stations across China by end of 2026 — and the numbers make Western chargers look slow.
The drone maker's 240W braided cable has a live power monitor built into the connector — useful for anyone who suspects their charger isn't delivering what it promises.
The drone maker enters the charger market with a compact GaN adapter that undercuts Anker and Baseus — but ecosystem priority charging is unverified.
Cuktech's new desktop hub combines AC outlets, 120W USB charging, and Xiaomi's Mijia smart-home integration — but it's pre-order only via JD.com for now.
The $18 charger launched in China on May 26, showing real-time power, voltage, and temperature on a built-in 45-degree display. Western availability is unconfirmed.
The Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim is a single-port USB-C charger built on GaN tech, designed to slip into a pocket where bulkier chargers won't fit.
The follow-up to Xiaomi's slim MagSafe-style charger packs twice the battery and significantly faster wired charging — though a US or UK release date is still unknown.
SINTEF and shipbuilder VARD are testing a wireless inductive system that could let offshore vessels recharge without returning to port.
Chinese accessory maker Cuktech debuts a modular handheld fan with a 10,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging — no Western launch date yet.
As of April 28, 2026, any new laptop under 100W sold in the EU or UK must support USB-C charging — and manufacturers can no longer bundle chargers by default.
The MDY-18-EW delivers 100W through a single USB-A port using GaN tech, but it's a China-only launch with a catch: full speed only works with Xiaomi's own phones.
The novelty is made in a compact body and can charge two devices simultaneously
The device can be taken on a plane without additional permits
The new product supports Xiaomi 120W and Huawei SuperCharge technologies
The device costs only $22
