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Last week we asked you how important magnetic wireless charging is to you. For now, the majority doesn’t particularly care – at best it’s a “nice to have” feature for them but nothing vital. The argument is simple, especially now that the whole world has converged on USB-C for charging – just use a cable. It’s faster and more efficient than any form of wireless charging. There is a caveat – many of the people who reported that they use wired charging only also said that they don’t need top-ups during the day. These days, phone batteries have gotten quite…

A march supporting California’s billionaires didn’t exactly attract a huge crowd on Saturday — the San Francisco Chronicle counted around three dozen attendees, along with another dozen tongue-in-cheek counter-protesters. To be fair, organizer Derik Kauffman had predicted attendance of only “a few dozen” beforehand. But the incongruous idea of the “March for Billionaires” has provoked an outsized response on social media. And according to Mission Local, journalists nearly outnumbered demonstrators at the event itself, where marchers carried signs with messages like “We ❤️ You Jeffrey Bezos” and “It’s very difficult to write a nuanced argument on a sign.”  The ostensible…

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A new listing appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC) website, revealing an upgraded wireless charging protocol for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 trio. The model numbers listed are believed to belong to the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra. According to the document, the three phones will offer the Qi 2.2.1 wireless charging spec, which will enable 20W charging or faster. That theory aligns with an earlier rumor suggesting that the Galaxy S26 Ultra will come with 25W wireless charging support. However, that’s only the good news. The bad news is that the handsets comply only with the…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Waymo’s acceleration over the past 18 months is undeniable. The Alphabet-owned self-driving company now operates commercial robotaxi services in six markets, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin, Atlanta, and Miami. It has plans to grow its fleet of driverless taxicabs this year to more than a dozen new cities internationally, including London and Tokyo.  And now it has $16 billion to fuel…

McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeHeadphones and EarbudsEarbudsMcLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Earplugs Gadget Flow EditorsMcLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 Adjustable EarplugsControl your sound anywhere with the McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 adjustable earplugs, built for focus, travel, and loud events.Three adjustable modes: Use the in-ear dial to switch between Quiet, Engage, and Experience so you match noise reduction to every situation.Flexible noise reduction: Enjoy 20–26 dB SNR protection that lowers harsh noise while preserving clear, natural sound for…

Motorola unveiled the Moto Buds+ TWS earphones in April 2024, and after almost two years, the brand will follow them up with a new pair, called Moto Buds 2 Plus. While we don’t know exactly when Motorola will introduce the Moto Buds 2 Plus, thanks to leakster Evan Blass, we do know what they will look like. Blass has shared a couple of images of the Motorola Moto Buds 2 Plus, which reveal that the new pair has a vertical design, unlike the Buds+, which had a horizontal design. Motorola Moto Buds 2 Plus’ leaked renders The…

Elon Musk has merged SpaceX and xAI, creating what might be the blueprint for a new Silicon Valley power structure. With his $800 billion net worth already rivaling historic conglomerate GE’s peak market cap, and Musk being vocal about his view that “tech victory is decided by velocity of innovation,” the question isn’t whether a personal conglomerate can be built, but rather how far Musk himself is going to take it.  Watch as Equity dives into this new era of the “everything” business, whether we’ll see others like Sam Altman follow suit, and more of the week’s headlines.  Subscribe to Equity on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.  Source link

JLabI’m not sure I’d actually walk down the street wearing these, but JLab’s Blue XL oversized headphones have been stuck in my head. These absurdly large, impossible-to-ignore headphones make you do a double-take, just like they’re supposed to. According to JLab, they’re not so much headphones as wearable Bluetooth speakers.A comic twist on the intersection of tech and fashion, these giant headphones practically shout, “I’m here, and so is my playlist!” Whether draped around your neck or sitting on a table, they’re hard to ignore, and oddly captivating.JLab Blue XL: Wearable TheaterJLabThe Blue XLs aren’t subtle, and that’s the point.…

Discounts on Google’s Pixel 10 series continue this week, with price cuts also hitting the OnePlus 15, multiple Redmi Note 15 Pro variants, and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 lineup. The OnePlus 15 is currently available with a £50 discount. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and packs a 7,300mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. You also get a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a triple 50MP rear camera setup, and an IP69K rated build. Google’s Pixel 10 lineup, including the base model, the Pixel 10 Pro, 10 Pro…