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Hermès Paddock Yoyo Charger is a luxury wireless charging experience for Apple devices

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There are MagSafe chargers, and then there is the Hermes Paddock Yoyo Charger. The French luxury brand has crafted a leather charger case for your Apple devices that costs much more than the iPhone 17 Pro Max or the MacBook Air. This accessory comes as a part of the Hermes spring tech collection, which includes the Paddock Solo charger, Grand Paddock Case, and the Paddock Duo Charger.

This new collection of leather-wrapped charging accessories for Apple devices by Hermes is certainly targeted at the rich and famous. Clearly, style and status symbols are at the fore in this line-up, but we got most intrigued by the unique design of the Yoyo Charger and the subtle luxury of the Grand Paddock Case.

Designer: Hermes

Both the Yoyo Charger and the Grand Paddock Case are crafted in Gold Swift calfskin with artisan-level saddle stitching. The use of premium materials and attention to detail make it opulent to the feel and touch. The Yoyo Charger has two MagSafe charging zones for fast charging of your multiple Apple gadgets like iPhone, AirPods, or Apple Watch. Complementing the yoyo-shaped charger is the travel-ready Grand Paddock Case, which comes with an inner storage pocket and doubles as a protective casing for the Yoyo Charger.

The internal charging system relies on MagSafe and Qi-compatible wireless charging technology, making it compatible with MagSafe-enabled iPhones starting from the iPhone 12 generation, as well as other wireless charging accessories. Power is delivered through a USB-C connection, and the charging system requires a minimum 20W power input to function properly. While a USB-C cable is included with the charger, the package notably does not include a wall power adapter, meaning users must supply their own power brick.

While this might feel unusual given the price point, it aligns with the increasingly common practice among electronics brands to exclude power adapters from accessory packages. Pricing across the Hermès charging collection highlights the brand’s focus on exclusivity rather than affordability. The Paddock Solo charger starts at around $1,250, while the Yoyo and Paddock Duo chargers are priced at approximately $1,750. When paired with the larger leather carrying cases, the price climbs dramatically. The Yoyo Charger bundled with the Grand Paddock Case reaches around $5,150, a price that exceeds many premium laptops and smartphones.

For most users, the functionality of these chargers will be similar to far more affordable wireless charging pads available on the market. However, for collectors of Hermès leather goods or those who appreciate the blend of luxury fashion with everyday technology. The French luxury high-fashion house has collaborated with Apple for years, most notably through luxury Apple Watch bands, and this charging accessory lineup extends that partnership into the broader ecosystem of Apple devices.

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These Are The Best 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air Cases You Can Buy Today

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I always say – leave the hardware to Apple and the accessories to third-party companies. Apple makes some great gadgets, but their accessories leave you wanting for more – whether it’s the breakable charging cables, the substandard MagSafe wallet for the iPhone, the FineWoven cases and straps that apparently look terrible after just weeks of use, or the iPad accessories that are a little too basic and overpriced. If you’re spending big bucks on a cutting-edge tablet, you deserve a great case that lets you use your iPad to the best of its abilities – that means A. being able to position/orient your iPad however you see fit, and B. having a built-in keyboard that lets you use your tablet to do everything from composing mails to running your business. ESR’s Magnetic Cases for the new iPad Pro and the iPad Air let you do just that, leveraging the tablet’s powerful M4 chipset (or the M2 for the Air) and its capabilities to the best possible limit. ESR’s Shift and Rebound cases are everything your iPad needs to function as a wonderful primary or secondary device. The Shift Magnetic Case lets you use your iPad as a powerful tablet, with the ability to dock your device at multiple angles, or even elevate it to eye-level thanks to a series of hidden magnets. The $98 Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360, on the other hand, turns your iPad into a laptop for practically less than 1/3rd the price of Apple’s $349 Magic Keyboard. With a friction hinge and a built-in keyboard, the Rebound gives you a makeshift laptop that operates in both landscape and portrait modes.

Designer: ESR Team

Click Here to Buy Shift Magnetic Case: $48.59 $61.99 and Rebound Magnetic Case: $98.99 $119.99 (Use coupon code “YANKOIPAD10” to get an additional 10% off). Hurry, deal ends in 48-hours!

Shift Magnetic Case

If you’re just looking for a hands-down great folio case for the iPad, the Shift Magnetic Case is an absolute no-brainer. Made from vegan leather, the case sports a microfiber inner that protects your iPad from scratches and bumps. Open the case and you can use it as is, or dock it in up to 9 separate angles thanks to the presence of not one, but two kickstands. An upper kickstand lets you dock your iPad Pro or Air at a lower incline, giving you an almost tablet PC-style experience that’s perfect for sketching, note-taking, editing, and doodling. A lower kickstand, however, props your iPad at a steeper incline, turning it into a front-facing screen for taking meetings, watching content, attending conference calls, or just using alongside your regular machine as a secondary screen. Ridges on the back of the folio cover let you adjust angles, giving you the ability to fine-tune your iPad’s placement to match your gaze. You can store your Apple Pencil in the Shift Magnetic Case either by snapping it to the side of your iPad (in the charging position), or tuck it into a bespoke pouch at the back.

Shift Magnetic Case

The word Magnetic plays a key role in the Shift’s design, since it doesn’t attach physically around your iPad the way regular wraparound cases do. Instead, it comes with a magnetic backplate that lets you affix your iPad to the case in a matter of seconds, snapping it in place. This clever feature isn’t just for overall convenience, because the Shift Magnetic Case lets you attach your iPad to the case even in portrait mode, giving you a portrait stand in a way other stand cases for the iPad don’t. Moreover, you can magnetically attach your iPad at a height too, giving you a tablet case that’s more at an eye-level.

Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360

For someone who finds the iPad experience incomplete without a companion keyboard, the Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 lets you quite literally take a rebound from your existing laptop! MUCH more affordable than Apple’s own Magic Keyboard Case for the iPad Pro and Air, the Rebound Magnetic Case comes with a friction hinge that lets you adjust your iPad at any angle, while lifting it off the tabletop surface for better visibility. The case also packs a wireless keyboard that has a backlight like the one on Apple’s own Magic Keyboard for the iPad, along with a trackpad that quite literally brings the laptop experience to your portable tablet. Much like its sibling the Shift, the Rebound Magnetic Case boasts that satisfying magnetic attachment too, allowing you to snap your iPad in place both horizontally or vertically, depending on what you’re using the iPad for.

The Shift and Rebound Magnetic Cases are compatible with all 2024 iPad Air (M2) and Pro (M4) devices. That means they come in 2 sizes (for 11 and 13-inch models), and are designed to protect and elevate (both literally and metaphorically) your iPad experience to greater heights! The Shift Magnetic Case comes in 6 colors and starts at a price of $48.59, while the Rebound Magnetic Case offers 7 colors, has a 500mAh battery that runs the keyboard for up to 3 months, and is priced at $98.99.

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Airpods charger cover brings you the Nintendo Gameboy feels

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When we use chargers for our devices, we usually just go for the ones that come with said device and don’t really think about other accessories to go with it. That’s because they’re almost always used exclusively for one purpose only: to juice up our smartphone, tablet, and other accessories. But who says you can’t have fun with it right? If you’re into the whole retro is cool again thing, then this new wrap for a charger from elago may be the one for you.

Designer: elago

Elago has been bringing their nostalgic accessories a-game as we’ve seen some Nintendo-inspired designs from them this year. The newest one that they’re releasing is a Game Boy cover for your Airpods charger. Basically, the “wrap” will turn your charger into the coolest thing ever, at least for those who can recognize the now-classic Game Boy design. It’s similar to the MagSafe wallet that they recently announced as well.

The wrap is compatible for the Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter that powers up your Airpods. It basically looks like the Game Boy interface with the face buttons, D-Pad, and other elements that you’re used to seeing in the Nintendo device. Of course these don’t have any function except to be nostalgic aesthetic. It uses soft silicone material and has a larger cutout around the dual USB-C jacks so it can be used with any cable thickness.

It is a pretty cute addition to your charger and aside from looking cool, it is also able to protect it from scratches, bumps, drops, dirt, and oils because of the material. It is available in Light Grey, Black, and Sand Pink and costs only around $15.

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