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One charging cable to rule them all?

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What is it?

The C17 All-In-One Charger Cable is a 4FT (125cm) USB cable that provides 3 or 4 different connections (depending on the cable version) for USB-C, micro USB, Lightning, and the Apple Watch.

Why do I like it?

I like the C17 cable because it’s one cable with all the connections most people would need. Besides that, the cable has a nylon braided cover which I like, and even better is the fact that you can use all 3-4 connections at once. You can charge your Apple Watch, an iPad or iPhone, a USB-C device, and a micro USB device all at the same time only using one USB power adapter. I think this would be a great cable to have for travelers.

Some things to consider before pledging

It’s important to know that although this cable can charge up to 4 devices at the same time, it does not support data for all of those connections. According to the FAQ on the campaign page, the only connection that will work for data is the Lightning connection with an iPhone.

You will also need a USB power adapter which won’t be included with the cable.

The max 3.8Amp current load and the Fast Charging is up to USB power adapters. We recommend the minimum output current 2.2 A/ 5V when you charging all devices at the same time.

Where can I find more info?

The C17 All-In-One Charger Cable campaign ends on 7/3/19 they are working towards their funding goal of $5,101. You can pre-order the 3-in-1 version of the C17 cable starting at $19. After the C17 campaign ends, rewards are estimated to start shipping in July 2019. Visit their Kickstarter page for all the details.

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One charging cable to rule them all? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 5, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

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Blow up game night with Exploding Kittens

NEWS – Exploding Kittens bills itself as “a card game for people who are into kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats.”

Worried about the fate of sweet, cartoon kitties? Actually, your goal is to save them (not kill them) with laser pointers, belly rubs, and feline yoga—and if they do sadly perish, well, you die right alongside them. The entire game is done with goofy humor (two Nope cards equal a YEP) and a lot of snark, with artwork from co-creator Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal fame.

The makers liken it to Russian Roulette, but in addition to luck, there’s quite a bit of strategy. CNN described, “It’s like UNO, except there are goats, magical enchiladas and kittens that can kill you.”

While it’s a bit expensive for a card game, don’t underestimate the magic of getting sassy tweens and eye-rolling teens to willingly participate in family game night. They may even invite their friends to join.

Impressively, Exploding Kittens blew up all previous Kickstarter campaigns, raising $8.8 million when it came out in July 2015.

As of writing this, it has a 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon with a whopping 12,743 reviews. Expansion packs are available and the game is priced from $13.99-$19.99 at various retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target and the Exploding Kitten web site.

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Vintage Electric’s new Rally may have you commuting off-road

NEWS – Andrew Davidge and his team have been steadily evolving their unique blend of electric bikes since 2013. With the exception of the Cafe model, all of their bikes have looked and felt more like motos in a good way. If you haven’t checked them out, you definitely should.

Sifting through today’s onslaught of emails I found an announcement of their brand new model, The Rally. It looks to leverage the Cafe’s frame, but everything else looks custom specified to let the bike tear up any terrain with lots of control over performance.

A removable battery pack that charges in 2 hours powers a 750w motor and provide 20-60 miles of range depending on how much effort you’re adding with your legs and which of the 5 assist levels you’re running.

With a total weight of 53lbs including the battery and a custom MRP Baxter suspension fork, my guess is you’ll be trying to figure out where you can’t go with this. Rally on!

Pricing starts at $4995 and it’s available now although quantities are limited. Hit up Vintage Electric Bikes to find out more or get your reservation in. Who needs a car?

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Vintage Electric’s new Rally may have you commuting off-road originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 5, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Apple Adds Privacy with “Sign in with Apple,” But Will Users Trust It?

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to add protection around your information to keep it safe. Because of this heightened desire for privacy, it’s left many people untrusting of technology companies and unwilling to believe them when they say data is safe with them. Apple made an announcement this week that they will be adding an option that allows you to sign in to other apps and websites with your Apple ID. They’ll be offering “Sign in with Apple” as a replacement to “Sign in with Facebook” and “Sign in with Google” links. But will users trust it? Google and Facebook First, we need to take… Read more

Add this little Apple Watch charger to your EDC

NEWS – If you have an Apple Watch, you need a small charger to carry with you when you travel. The UGREEN Apple Watch charger is small and convenient because no extra charging cables are needed. Just plug this tiny Apple MFi certified charger into a USB port, balance the watch on top and you’ll charge your Apple watch series 4, 3, 2, and 1 at the original charging speed.

The charger features a lanyard so you can attach it to your bag and it has built-in over current, over voltage, short circuit and over temperature protection so you know it’s safe to use.

We’ll have a full review soon, but if you can’t wait, you can buy UGREEN’s portable Apple Watch charger now. It is priced at $39.99, but you can save a few $’s and grab one for $32 if you clip the $2 coupon and add promo code HDSHVH58 on Amazon.

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