I tested a variety of iPhone battery packs, including MagSafe-enabled magnetic power banks with fast Qi2 wireless charging as well as more affordable models that cost less than $20. These are my current top picks.
The parameters for today’s simulation are….
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Researchers Seize Control of Smart Homes With Malicious Gemini AI Prompts
AI hacks show how Gemini can be secretly used to control lights, heaters and much more, signaling a new evolution in digital vulnerabilities.
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Play Assassin’s Creed, Aliens and More on Xbox Game Pass Soon
Microsoft is bringing a few more games to Game Pass Standard, too.
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Amazon’s Starlink Alternative Is Coming to Australia Next Summer
Amazon says its Project Kuiper satellite internet service will be available to 300,000 rural Aussies in mid-2026.
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Here’s How to Watch the Original The Naked Gun Movies in Order
The Naked Gun 2025 is out, so now’s the perfect time to stream the original The Naked Gun trilogy, whether as a first-time watch or revisiting the series.
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You May Soon Be Able to Chat on WhatsApp Even Without an Account
‘Guest chats’ isn’t in beta testing yet, but will likely be released in a future WhatsApp update.
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Battlefield 6 Open Beta Start Time, Maps, Modes and Pre-Load
Battlefield 6’s open public beta starts this weekend and the pre-load is live now.
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Spotify Raises Premium Subscription Price Globally (but Not in the US… Yet)
The price of a Premium Individual subscription goes up to nearly $14 for overseas markets but remains at $12 in the US.
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Amazon Might Bring Ads to Alexa Plus: Here’s What That Could Mean for You
This marks a big shift for Alexa, which until now has mostly steered clear of overt advertising.
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Apple Reportedly Working on a ChatGPT-Like Search Experience
Apple’s large internal AI push is aimed at catching up with its competition.

