10 posts and columns on charger

EU Standard Phone Charger Coming This Year

in News on January 5, 2011 at 12:59 pm PT

A standardized universal charger for data-enabled phones should hit European consumers early this year following the agreement between the European Commission and 14 major manufacturers on a common charger.

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WakeMate Issues Recall of Chargers After Wrist Unit Catches Fire

in News on December 31, 2010 at 1:30 am PT

WakeMate, maker of the sleep-tracking cuff we wrote about last week has issued a recall of all chargers after one of its wrist units caught fire. WakeMate Chief Technologist Craig Lewiston said WakeMate is continuing to investigate the issue.

In Mobile Gymnastics, the Motorola Backflip Scores a 6

in The Digital Solution on March 9, 2010 at 2:47 pm PT

The Motorola Backflip smart phone has a unique design: Its QWERTY keyboard is on the back of the device, so the screen appears to be doing a “back flip” when it opens up for use.

Pint-Size Peripherals Scan or Print at a Price

in The Digital Solution on February 9, 2010 at 9:00 pm PT

Katherine Boehret looks at two scanners that are portable and stylish, but at a price.

Connecting With Your Inner Earpiece

in The Digital Solution on January 19, 2010 at 4:17 pm PT

The new Jawbone Icon synchs with a PC to expand its voice-command capability and add personality to your Bluetooth device.

A BlackBerry That’s Easy on Your Thumbs

in The Digital Solution on January 27, 2009 at 5:04 pm PT

In two weeks, the latest version of the BlackBerry, the Curve 8900, arrives. This device doesn’t have a sleek touch screen or completely overhauled operating system, nor is it meant to compete with the likes of Apple’s iPhone. But it has a physical keyboard and still manages to look stylish — and that’s no small feat.

Flip Camcorder Goes High-Def

in The Digital Solution on November 11, 2008 at 5:40 pm PT

Katie reviews the Pure Digital Technologies Flip MinoHD, a handheld camcorder that is capable of capturing high-definition footage in 1280×720 pixel resolution, or 720p. (The regular Mino records at 640×480 pixels.)

Phone Headset Curbs Sounds of the City

in The Digital Solution on October 7, 2008 at 4:30 pm PT

Wireless headsets can be a real boon to mobile-phone users, especially for chatty folks who often have their hands full. In recent years, these headsets have bolstered their noise-canceling technology, making it easier to conduct conversations even while walking on noisy city streets.

It’s Time to Reduce The Tangle of Wires We Use for Gadgets

in Personal Technology on June 29, 2006 at 12:01 am PT

Walt Mossberg looks at the tangled collection of cables, chargers and spare batteries that he carries for his electronic devices and wonders why there isn’t more standardization.