Belkin Launches New 2-in-1 MagSafe Charging Pad Belkin today announced the launch of a new accessory in its BoostCharge Pro lineup, debuting a 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe integration. Priced at $80, the ‌MagSafe‌ Charging Pad has a ‌MagSafe‌ puck for charging a compatible iPhone at up to 15W. iPhones have supported ‌MagSafe‌ since the iPhone 12, and all models will work with 15…

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro will reportedly feature new charging port, titanium edges The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be compatible with USB-C charging in order to comply with regulation from the EU, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Verizon and AT&T are charging a new fee to customers on older unlimited plans Verizon would very much like you to switch to its new Unlimited Welcome plan. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeThe carriers are at it again: Verizon and AT&T are both notifying customers on older unlimited plans to expect a new fee on their bill soon. Customers on Verizon’s 5G Start and AT&T’s Unlimited Elite plans are affected, and the …

Seven Automakers Just United To Fix The EV Charging Hell That Is North America If seven automakers decide to join forces on something, you’d figure it’s got to be for a good reason. Today, it’s the need for a functional, accessible electric vehicle charging network that has united BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. On Wednesday, the manufacturers announced a… Read more…

Seven major automakers are teaming up on a North American EV charging network Image: Umar Shakir / The VergeA new group of automotive super friends is banding together, promising to build the next big North American electric vehicle charging network. These worldwide automakers — BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — announced a planned joint venture today to erect easy-to-activate DC fa…

This 6-in-1 Charging Cable Is $22 Right Now Carrying a separate cable for each of your smart devices is impractical, and cables that split into multiple connectors often get tangled just as easily. The InCharge X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable folds to reveal different types of connectors, so you can use one cable for USB-C, Micro, USB, and Lighting devices,… Read more…

T-Mobile’s charging an extra $5 plus tax for paying your phone bill in-store Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeT-Mobile has started charging customers who pay phone bills in-store a new $5 “Payment Support Charge,” plus tax. According to The Mobile Report, the new fee went into effect on July 19th, though prepaid customers will be charged the fee later on. In a flier shared with The Mobile Report announcing the chan…

Nissan is on board with Tesla’s charging revolution Photo by Roberto Baldwin for The VergeNissan is announcing support for Tesla’s winning charging connector for the North American market. The automaker is not only the first Japanese brand to agree to add the charger but also the first Asian one. Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is the port that many major automakers, including For…

Nissan Barely Gave CCS A Shot Before Committing To Tesla’s Charging Standard Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 19, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more…

Hertz/Platepass charging me for tolls I did not go through. A couple months ago I rented a car from Hertz at Newark airport. Every rental car has an ezpass through a company called Platepass, enclosed in a box on the windshield. If you open the box, the ezpass transponder will work. When the box is closed, it should not work. Additionally, when renting the car you have the option to sign up for all inclu…

Charging for corporate shoots as a student Hello! I’m a third-year photography student and I also have many years of experience in the field of photography. I have done many types of photography in the past (mainly artistic/ fashion photography-focused work). However, an academy reached out to me and ask me to shoot for them. I was wondering what would be an appropriate hourly range or p…

Adt is charging me constantly. Can I do anything Canceled my ADT the beginning of last month by paying the hefty cancellation fee. They stated everything was good your account is canceled and that you have the security system until 1 of July because it’s prepaid. After that. It won’t work. Starting in July: July 3rd they charged me The normal equipment rate 22. I called and questioned this af…

An Elon Musk-Controlled Charging Network Imperils The EV Revolution It’s becoming increasingly clear that the EV transition is a lot more fragile than automakers and policymakers are letting on. True, demand for electrified cars and trucks is generally up, but automakers, both legacy and new are struggling with selling electric vehicles profitably and overcoming the very real concerns… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is going to use Tesla’s EV charging too Image: Mercedes-Benz AGMercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to commit to adopting Tesla’s electric vehicle charging connectors for its vehicles, bringing Elon Musk’s company one step closer to total EV charging dominance. Starting in 2024, the German automaker will offer adapters to its customers so they can access Tesla Supercharger stations,…

VW in talks to adopt Tesla’s EV charging plug, but Toyota is staying silent Image: GettyTesla has racked up a series of EV charging wins in recent weeks, with Ford, GM, Volvo, Polestar, and Rivian all announcing plans to adopt the company’s charging connectors for their vehicles. But there are still a number of notable holdouts — although that could shift dramatically in the days to come. Volkswagen, one of the world’s…