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It took way too long for someone to make USB-C cables that say what they can actually do [Gallery]

Life with USB-C is great, except for the one nagging problem that’s been there since the beginning – you never really know what you’re getting. While it’s not quite the “Wild West” anymore, I was thrilled to see that someone finally made a collection of USB-C cables that not only do what they say they’ll do, but literally have their specs printed on the cable itself.

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 $250 off + Buds 4 Pro for $25, metal smart display power bank $50 off, Find Hub card, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by even more super notable deals on Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro bundled at just $25 (or massive $530+ off open-box units). We also have Sharge’s impressive metal 300W smart display power bank back to all-time low pricing at $50 off, KeySmart’s translucent Ghost Google Find Hub wallet tracker card at its lowest Amazon price yet, and UGREEN’s liquid-cooled Qi2.2 MagFlow Pro 25W Qi2.2 power bank at $50 off. Head below for a closer look and even more.

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Apple on wide Android foldables beating iPhone Duo; ‘they got the aspect ratio’

If it feels like it’s been a quiet week for Android news, it’s not just because Monday was a holiday in the US. As is often the case, pretty much everyone got out of the way of Apple’s latest iPhone announcement, which saw the company launch its first-ever foldable. Joining the party this late is down to lead to some questions towards the company’s leadership, but a new interview with Apple’s fresh-faced CEO helps shine some light on how the brand views its Duo competitors.

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Comu’s Action Pro is a great meeting recorder that struggles to justify its AI premium

As my house becomes increasingly strewn with the detritus of parenting, I’ve made the inverse effort to eliminate excess, physical and digital, from my life. As much as it is about control, it’s also about mental health; I already use my phone too much, so adding yet another thing to the backpack, to the pocket, feels anything but additive.

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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold 8 + Galaxy Watch 8/Ultra 2 up to $520 off, Pixel 11 models up to $322 off, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Samsung offering Z Fold 8 with Galaxy Watch 8/Ultra 2 at up to $520 off right now (you can also score the phone on its own via Best Buy open-box at up to $500 off right here). Speaking of which, we also have even lower open-box pricing on Google Pixel 11 series phones at up to $322 off, as well as HP’s 2K OLED Snapdragon X 16GB/512GB Copilot+ PC down at $650 (Save $150), and the ongoing all-time low on the new
Moto Tag 2 down at $17.50 per tracker. Head below for a closer look at the details.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 needs battery banks that actually fit; iPhone Duo might help

Magnetic battery banks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s hard to argue with the convenience factor they deliver. Samsung’s camera design already makes these difficult on Galaxy devices, but Galaxy Z Fold 8 only makes matters worse with a short form factor that leaves battery banks hanging way over the edge. iPhone Duo might help matters here, but the same old problem remains.

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