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This tiny customizable power bank features swappable modules like a lamp and a replaceable battery

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About as small as a BIC lighter, the Buddie is a handy little power bank that has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. Not only does it feature a replaceable Li-ion battery on the inside (so you can swap batteries instead of waiting for the entire power bank to charge), but it also comes with a unique modular architecture, allowing you to swap out the 20W USB-C head for a powerful portable lamp. The Buddie team also plans on launching new modules in the future including a portable fan and razor, giving your power bank new powers!

Designer: Buddie Design

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While most power banks are clunky, heavy, monolithic devices, the Buddie sidesteps all those predispositions to just be refreshingly different. Power banks are supposed to be convenient, which is what the Buddie’s design tries to embrace. The power bank comes with a design compact enough to slide right into your pocket, and sports modular accessories that let you use the internal battery for more than just charging devices. Speaking of the internal battery, the Buddie actually lets you swap out the lithium-ion cell on the inside, letting you go from a dead power bank to a fully charged one just by replacing the battery. To facilitate this, the Buddie comes with two Li-ion cells – one that sits inside the power bank, and another that’s kept on reserve for when you need extra juice.

Functionally, the Buddie works just like any other power bank would. It sports a 5000mAh Li-ion battery on the inside capable of outputting up to 20W to fast-charge your phone, earbuds, or even your tablet. A charging module snaps onto one end of the Buddie to help you connect a cable to it, while the other end of the Buddie sports a lid that lets you open it to replace the internal battery.

Where the Buddie shines (both figuratively and literally) is in its modular design that lets you use the internal battery cell for more than just charging gadgets. The charging module on the end of the Buddie can be swapped out for an outdoor lamp module, turning your Buddie into a baton of light that’s perfect for the outdoors as well as the indoors. The 90-lumen light has a color range of 3500-4000K, mimicking the warmth of candlelight, and a run-time of 20 hours on a full battery.

This unique modular design is what truly sets the Buddie apart. While the folks behind Buddie are hoping to expand on this modular ecosystem with different swappable blocks, the idea in itself is quite a game-changer. It gives the power bank some much needed versatility, making it more of a must-have while traveling.

To facilitate the swappable battery system, each Buddie comes with two batteries (one active and one spare) as well as a dedicated charger that lets you keep your battery cells juiced at all times. The charger, which lets you charge even regular AA batteries, comes with a dedicated LED display to let you know charge levels and power consumption levels while plugged in.

The Buddie measures a mere 3.5 inches long and weighs just under 3.5 ounces with the battery inside. Each Buddie comes with two batteries, a charger, a USB-C charging module, and a lamp module. The Buddie team is working on other modules that should launch in the near future. Grab your Buddie bundle for a discounted price of $59, with global shipping as early as July 2023.

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Sustainable wireless power bank is also a compact mirror in disguise

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Our smartphones have become more powerful and more sophisticated, but the batteries that power them haven’t really changed much in the past decade or so. They have grown larger, yes, but most of the improvements in battery life come from making other hardware more power-efficient instead. Sooner or later, you’ll have to reach for a charger, which is why many people carry power banks with them when they’re often on the go. That means having yet another thing in your bag that doesn’t serve any purpose except in an emergency. Multifunctional products are on the rise these days, so this particular power bank design combines a useful mobile device with a common lifestyle accessory and wraps it in an eco-friendly package.

Designer: Lenny Ming Lo

Checking yourself in front of a mirror is less about vanity and more about respect for others and yourself. You don’t always have to look like you stepped out of a parlor, though some would definitely prefer that, but you will probably want to look decent and at your best to help give yourself a confidence boost. For some people, checking themselves doesn’t just happen in front of a bathroom mirror, which is why compact mirrors have become a common item in some people’s bags, especially for ladies.

Mica is a lifestyle accessory that binds this item with yet another common thing in people’s bags these days: a small power bank to charge their phones in a pinch. You simply put down a compatible smartphone on its flat surface to begin charging, though you can also opt to charge via a USB cable if your phone doesn’t support wireless charging yet. Flipping the charger open reveals two mirrors on both sides, one with 3x magnification and the other with an LED light strip running around it.

More than just combining functions, however, Mica was thoughtfully designed to take inspiration from everyday objects. In particular, it looked at the basic form of bowls whose design hasn’t changed drastically over millennia. When folded shut, Mica looks like two flat bowls stacked on top of each other, giving it not only an interesting shape but also adding to its comfort of use and ergonomics.

Mica was also designed with sustainability in mind, which is a rather surprising detail that might be easily lost on buyers. Most compact mirrors and power banks employ a lot of non-sustainable materials, so it’s a surprise this product uses 80% recyclable plastic to help reduce its carbon footprint. It’s not exactly a ground-breaking new product, but Mica’s combination of two common items and its sustainability focus make it a unique and desirable accessory to have in your bag.

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This smartphone kickstand doubles as battery bank with wireless charging capability

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There’s no denying the fact that mobile devices, especially smartphones take up a major chunk of our time, be it for killing time or productive tasks. Placing the phone ergonomically for a better viewing position while consuming multimedia content or working at the desk is where a stand comes in handy.

Of course, you need to charge your phone if binge-watching is your thing, and this is where a power bank is useful. If you get both in one accessory then it’s even better.

Designer: 白底图

Dubbed Solove, this ergonomic kickstand for both Apple and Android smartphones is a simple yet useful accessory for work-from-home regimes or content consumption while sitting back comfortably. The stand is loaded with a wireless charging pad to juice up your phone, and can be charged with a USB cable too. For Apple devices, the MagSafe-compatible wireless charger sticks to the base, so you can carry it around. When in the standing position the accessory’s own weight (it’s a battery bank, remember) makes it more sturdy and less prone to accidentally toppling over with a slight nudge.

The kickstand comes with clips on the front to hold the phone in place while sitting on a desk or table. On the back, there’s a retractable kick-stand that can be concealed in the battery bank when not needed. When the battery bank’s power starts to deplete it can be charged via the wall outlet just like any other battery bank. Although this accessory is still a concept, it could easily make for a viable real product that people would love buying, since it fuses two useful accessories into one without compromising on the form factor.

Solove comes in a pearl white finish that lends it a premium character and keeps all the indicators and icons in clear view. Making it in matte black would be another feasible option for people who have black-colored devices, still, I would go for the color that the designer chose!

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Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank 5K gets a Colorful Refresh

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Belkin, a global leader in mobile accessories, has recently announced new color options for its BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank 5K. The new colors add a fresh and vibrant look to the already popular power bank, providing users with more options to suit their personal style. The Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank 5K is a versatile and portable charging solution that can keep your devices powered up on the go. It comes with a magnetic attachment that securely attaches to the back of your phone, eliminating the need for cables and making it easy to use while you’re on the move.…

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This aesthetically designed hand crank power bank will never let you down

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Smart gadgets rule our lives for the most part, and they need to be juiced up constantly to make our life seamless. In mind-boggling research, Forbes has found out an average US home has 20.2 smart devices. Now, because of changing lifestyles, these smart devices need frequent charging.

Relying on a power bank for active outdoorsy life can only go to a limit, and itself can go out of charge. Having no juice left in the mobile devices and your power bank in a secluded location can be tricky, and there’s got to be the last resort to save the day.

Designer: Pelin Özbalcı

Into the picture comes a hand-cranked power bank that comes loaded with a dynamo to charge the battery slowly when no other option is there. A smart accessory that fulfills the intended purpose without losing out on the minimalistic aesthetics of carrying it in your pocket. Last Resort power bank has a hand-crank mechanism hiding tactically in the power bank itself – ready for use whenever desperate situations arise.

The gracefully hidden hand crank blends into the design – giving off a slight peek to remind the users what it can do. Once taken out, the gadget transforms into a working dynamo as soon as the arm is reattached to the keyhole. Spinning the crank starts the charging indicated by the flashing orange lights. The battery percentage is indicated by the white lights on the power bank.

The front of the accessory has soft-to-touch material, and the back surface has a high-grade non-slip surface. This ensures you can crank Last Resort by keeping on the edge of an object without making it topple over. While there are many such accessories out there, this one edges ahead in terms of aesthetics and functionality. I just hope, the power bank can crank up enough charge to fuel high-end mobile devices of the current era.

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This super-thin MagSafe power bank has a trick to keep your iPhone standing

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Although it was terribly late to the wireless charging party, Apple managed to one-up everyone else by adding something that it already had a lot of experience with. Adding magnets to the equation sounds almost trivial, but it’s a small change that made the technology not only more convenient but also more flexible. Now there are dozens of magnetic wireless charging accessories, including those certified for Apple’s MagSafe branding, that take advantage of this development. Unsurprisingly, some are better designed than others, especially when it comes to both appearance and usability. This power bank concept, for example, is designed not only to keep your phone alive before you reach home but also to keep it standing so you can watch your favorite videos in comfort.

Designer: Eli Lan

Power banks are old news, of course, but they have always carried with them some level of inconvenience in exchange for their portable batteries. Most require you to wrestle with cables to charge your phone, making it difficult to use the phone at the same time. Others do come in cases that enclose the device, but it’s an all-or-nothing situation with these. Magnetic wireless charging thankfully mitigates some of those problems, leaving enough room for innovation and creativity in design.

This STRICKERS concept, for example, utilizes an ultra-thin power bank that magnetically attaches to the back of a phone, most likely an iPhone. Current technologies do allow such a small pack to have a 10,000mAh battery capacity so that it won’t add too much bulk to your phone’s back. It could actually be thicker in reality, but at least you don’t have to stick it to the phone if you’re not using it, unlike bulky battery cases.

What makes STRICKERS really special, however, is the sheet of bendable silicone material that turns the power bank into a smartphone stand. Most accessories of this kind utilize awkward rings or kickstands, but this design allows the stand to stay flat and stay out of the way when you don’t need it. And since the power bank uses magnets, it is possible to use the stand in both vertical and horizontal positions, breaking the mold of limited phone stands.

Despite this mix of convenient features, the power bank remains visually simple. The power bank’s form itself is almost like a mirror of the iPhone’s current design, while the silicone stand brings not only a contrasting material but also a better grip compared to slippery glass or metal. The design also leaves plenty of room for different colorways to match available iPhone options. This sadly remains in the realm of ideas, though, but it’s a shining example of the kind of designs that are now possible, all thanks to the addition of a few small magnets.

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This MagSafe power bank can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at once

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We’ve come to rely on a lot of gadgets in our lives today. From smartphones to smartwatches, we surround ourselves with battery-powered devices that often need to be charged every now and then. That’s especially true if you’re knee-deep into Apple’s mobile ecosystem, owning an iPhone and the accessories that go along with it. Keeping these devices charged at home is no longer a problem, thanks to a variety of multi-functional chargers that try to accommodate all of them at the same time. When you’re on the go, however, it’s an entirely different matter, especially because they have different ways to charge. This new portable battery pack from Momax, however, solves all of that and is the only power bank you’ll need to top up your Apple gadgets all at the same time.

Designer: Momax Design

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Apple’s new MagSafe for iPhone opened the doors to a new breed of accessories that could take advantage of the magnet-aligned wireless charging technology. Many docks for home or office use incorporated these wireless technologies to create a haven for iPhones, Apple Watches, and compatible AirPods cases, many of which can charge all three devices simultaneously. While convenient, the problem with these docks is that you can’t bring any of them outside, let alone use them when there’s no power outlet to plug into.

MagSafe-compatible power banks do exist, but those are designed only for iPhones, leaving no room for its accessories. That’s where the Momax AirBox Go comes in, providing a home away from home for your Apple devices. Even more importantly, you don’t actually have to choose between those devices which to charge first because you can charge them all at the same time. Even if you don’t actually need to charge them simultaneously, it’s still reassuring that you can use the same power bank for your iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods.

The AirBox Go uses a rather ingenious design to make this possible. There is a small circle that flips up in order to support charging an Apple Watch even in Nightstand mode. There is a cover that reveals a nook for an AirPods wireless charging case. And, of course, there’s that telltale circle for MagSafe for iPhones. In addition to ensuring a precise alignment every time, the magnet is also strong enough to hold an iPhone in place, even while holding the power bank upside down.

The Momax AirBox Go is also no slouch when it comes to actual power output. With a 10,000mAh battery inside, the battery pack can charge an iPhone three times over at a fast 15W output. That’s twice the output of most aftermarket MagSafe power banks. And for everything else, there’s still a 20W USB-C port that can be used to juice up other devices, such as an iPad mini. Of course, it can also be used for any USB-C device, like that odd Android phone you might have lying around.

Portable, powerful, multi-functional, and convenient, the Momax AirBox Go offers the ultimate flexibility in charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods wherever you go. Mixing the best of Apple technologies with innovative design, this power bank might very well be the only one you’ll ever need. For just $136, you no longer have to worry about your Apple devices running out of power, especially when you need to charge them all at the same time.

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This MagSafe-compatible power bank concept is dressed to go camping with you

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Although wireless charging has been around for years now, it was only when Apple joined the fold that it really became more widely known and used. In typical Apple fashion, however, its implementation goes beyond the bare minimum to support wireless charging. Reusing a familiar name, Apple’s new MagSafe implementation brings the power of magnets to make life easier for many iPhone users. Of course, that new technology also gave rise to new products and accessories taking advantage of this magnetic feature to introduce creative new designs or ideas. One such concept isn’t exactly radical in that regard, but it does pay close attention to how it can blend in with the surroundings and a person’s chosen lifestyle.

Designer: Zhao Hu

After being cooped indoors for months, people have started enjoying and appreciating the great outdoors. Some have even taken to camping, or the trendier glamping, to reconnect with nature or just spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of city life. What people can’t get away from completely, however, is their smartphones, which means having a power source always within arm’s reach. Portable power generators have become en vogue because of that new outdoor lifestyle, but if you need something more portable and more stylish, this SHARGE concept is something you’d wish was an actual product already.

Power banks or portable batteries have been around for years now, but most of the ones we see in the market are designed to really look the part of power bricks, almost literally. Some are compact and good-looking, but few are designed to meet the diverse lifestyle choices and tastes of people. If you’re a camping fan, for example, you might want something that doesn’t exactly look like rugged tanks but at least has ties to your favorite hobby. It’s not by coincidence, then, that the SHARGE was designed to mimic the ridges you’d find on camping boxes. While the design is already visually appealing in itself, the structure also helps diffuse the force of impact, giving it a bit of ruggedness as well.

The opposite face of the power bank also has some ridges but are finer ones compared to the backside. The most important detail here is the large circle that today has become associated with Apple’s MagSafe charging tech for iPhones. It often indicates where the magnet is located on a charging accessory, though the magnets are also meant to align charging coils anyway. When attached to an iPhone, SHARGE gives the stylish phone a more rugged, outdoor personality, even if only for a brief period.

The power bank is supposed to have a battery capacity of 10,000 mAh, making it sufficient for a few rounds of charging to top up a phone for a day or two. Despite that spec, the aluminum block is thin enough to slip into pockets, and the edges are flat and plain, so it won’t snag into fabrics or other items. There is, however, a power button that extrudes a bit from the body, and it’s likely it will be accidentally pressed when the power bank jiggles in pockets and bags. Regardless, SHARGE has a simple yet distinctive appearance that shows how it was designed to appeal to a very specific audience rather than presenting something plain and ordinary.

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This cyberpunk transparent power bank should pair rather wonderfully with the Nothing phone (1)

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With 4 Tesla-grade battery cells giving the Storm 2 Slim a capacity of 20,000 mAh and the ability to output 130W of power delivery, the Storm 2 Slim can even charge your laptop, tablet, and drone.

Transparency as a hot tech trend may be new, but it’s been used in the watch industry extensively to captivate audiences. The trick, however, is to structure your product on the inside to look immersive and hypnotic – something watches already have going for them. It’s also been dabbled with by Apple and their colorful iMacs, and with the Nintendo GBA, but transparent electronics took a hiatus until Carl Pei’s Nothing brand was founded. Here to bring transparency back is also Shargeek’s STORM2 Slim, a slick, powerful power bank that comes with a transparent housing, an IPS display that lets you toggle through the power bank’s dashboard and features, and even a supplemental set of solar panels for charging your power bank on the go. Armed with a USB-A and USB-C port that can both be used as outputs, the STORM2 Slim lets you charge a whole variety of devices… even your laptop.

Designer: Shargeek

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The STORM2 Slim comes with four 21700 lithium-ion battery cells (the same used in Tesla’s EVs) packed within a heat-distributing aluminum chassis and finally covered with a sealed transparent enclosure. While most power banks have a battery interface, the STORM2 Slim has its own tiny 1.14-inch IPS TFT LCD display (comparable to something you’d find in a tiny fitness band) that gives you a complete overview of your charging, from the power bank’s current battery levels to its voltage output, current, battery temperature, PCB temperature, and even charging time.

At a staggering 20,000 mAh, the STORM2 Slim is one slick power-station, capable of juicing all your portable devices and maybe a few other DC appliances with the ability to charge via USB. It can roughly charge an entire MacBook 1.2 times over, an iPad 2.5 times over, and your phone up to 7 times from 0 to 100. It handles power requirements internally (although it’s worth noting that the USB-C port outputs up to 100W while the USB-A does 30W), balancing between laptops, phones, and tablets, while giving you all the information you need on the dashboard. It’s also airline-compliant too and can be carried on board in your cabin luggage, and the use of flame-retardant materials like the aluminum chassis and polycarbonate case make the STORM2 Slim great at heat dissipation and flame-proof.

Charging your STOMR2 Slim is rapid, and can be done by the USB-C port on the device (the USB-C delivers power both ways). You could plug the power bank into an outlet for conventional charging, or conversely, opt for Shargeek’s fold-out solar panel which lets you use solar energy to juice your devices – a feature that makes the STORM2 Slim extremely handy while on outdoor trips. The solar panels are available as an add-on purchase on the STORM2 Slim for an extra $70.

For its abilities, the STORM2 Slim is a pretty sleek, lightweight, backpack-friendly device. It measures 6 inches wide, 2 and a half inches in depth, and just 1.4 inches in height. The gadget weighs less than a pound (0.99 lbs to be precise, or 450 grams for the metric folk), and comes with a nifty carrying case, a charging cable, and 12 months covered under the warranty.

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This portable wireless charger is a handsome example of form and function in harmony

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Portable chargers or power banks are a dime a dozen these days, including the new breed that sports wireless charging capabilities. They might come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing that most have in common is that they look no better than plastic bricks inside your bag. Some even weigh like bricks, too. Granted, some people couldn’t care less about how their portable batteries look, but that is a frame of thinking that takes for granted the importance of a well-designed and well-made product. It also presumes that you can’t have both functionality and aesthetics in the same thing, which couldn’t be farther from the truth. That is what makes the NOA Daytripper stand out, not just for its dashing good looks but also for being a witness in the marriage of beauty and technology.

Designers: Martin Boehnel, Arvin Bayat & Christel Hadiwibawa of NOA

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A lot of people don’t give a second thought to the tools that they use. Some might even scoff at those who fuss over beautiful stationery or stunning apparel. Sadly, this betrays a mindset that equates design with superficial qualities or even vanity, that something that looks good is immediately less functional compared to plain-looking tools. Worse, it also views tools and products as short-lived objects that you simply throw away without a second thought, adding to the world’s growing landfill and pollution problem.

The Daytripper stands in defiance of that way of thinking by delivering a portable wireless charger that will make you feel good about owning such a stylish accessory. The 5,000 mAh battery inside is, of course, critical to its function, but it almost plays second fiddle to the overall design of the power bank. Make no mistake, it will get the job done without breaking a sweat, whether you need to charge a phone wirelessly or with a cable. You can even do both at the same time or charge both the power bank and your phone with one cable if you’re pressed for time.

Charging Configurations – Charge however you like. Base to base, perpendicular, or on an angle.

Universal Compatibility – Compatible with all Qi-enabled devices.

Charge 2 Devices at the Same Time – 2-way USB-C port can be used to charge another device.

Charge while Recharging – Simply plug Daytripper in and place your phone or device on top, and both will be ready to go for the next day.

It’s hard to deny that the portable wireless charger’s appearance is also an important part of its appeal, but its beauty isn’t only skin deep. The Daytripper doesn’t just use materials that look good and feel good in your hand; its creators also chose those materials for their longevity and sustainability. In a small way, it is yet another example of how function and form go hand in hand.

The body, for example, is made from a single block of aluminum, reducing waste and providing durability to the power bank. The genuine leather that serves as the charging pad not only protects our device from scratches but also develops a unique patina over time to add to the charger’s timeless beauty. Even the ABS core structure underneath the leather that provides the rigidity it needs can be separated from the rest of the body to be recycled when its end of life finally does arrive.

Versatile, functional, and beautiful, the NOA Daytripper portable wireless charger embodies what a well-designed piece of technology can be like. Its durable and natural materials encourage you to develop a personal attachment to the product, giving it more attention and more care than you would a regular power bank. And because it is designed to last and to be kept for far longer than its peers, it won’t be finding its way to a landfill any time soon.

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