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Tested: Hands-on with the new Baseus PicoGo Air – Wildly thin MagSafe power bank for iPhone at just 0.27 inches [Deal]

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0.27-inch/$40

A lot of brands have launched slim power banks recently, but Baseus may have just unleashed one of the thinnest MagSafe power banks yet for iPhones at just 0.27 inches. I was pleasantly surprised to see just how thin the PicoGo Air is in real life, and it still packs a 5,000mAh battery, unlike some competing models that top out at 3,000mAh. It can also deliver up to 22.5W over USB-C, which is great. Baseus’ official Amazon storefront is offering it for $39.99 shipped right now with promo code EHYGXRMR as part of a launch deal – 42% off the usual $70 price. Head below for some of my hands-on thoughts.

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SANDMARC debuts new 96mm Tetraprism iPhone Lens: 4x optical magnification/32x zoom [Exclusive deal]

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32x zoom/Tetraprism

SANDMARC has recently expanded its professional-grade iPhoneography ecosystem with the new Tetraprism Telephoto 96mm Lens. Working right alongside, and snapped directly onto the back of, the iPhone already in your pocket, it delivers 4x true optical magnification, expanding your “zoom capabilities up to 32x.” You can also use code 9TO510 at checkout to land an exclusive deal on it. 

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Tested: UGREEN’s tiny new ultra-slim 45W Nexode Air charger is the thinnest one in my EDC, and it supports fast charging too [Deal]

Image showing UGREEN's Nexode Air 45W charger.
Ultra-slim/$35

UGREEN’s new lineup of Nexode Air chargers has managed to stand out in the market with its compact design – and how! We took a look at the brand’s 65W Nexode Air ultra-mini USB-C GaN charger a few weeks back, and we’re now checking out the ultra-slim 45W Nexode Air model. This is easily the slimmest charger I have in my EDC right now, and it’s compact enough to slip into just about any of my pockets or bags. While it doesn’t quite match the 65W charging speeds of the other variant I tested earlier, I’ve found myself reaching for this slimmer one more often over the past few weeks simply because it’s so easy to carry around. Head below for a closer look and more details.

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Nomad debuts vibrant new Find My card and 25W Stand One MagSafe charger to match your Cosmic Orange iPhone

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Stellar Orange/Debut

Nomad is expanding its stellar orange accessory lineup today to match your Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro. Earlier this year it debuted its new Stellar 240W USB-C ChargeKey tool, and today it is bringing its vibrant orange treatment to its Tracking Card Pro with Find My and its Qi2 25W Stand One MagSafe charger with some launch promotions. Details below. 

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Official Google Pixel 10 Pixelsnap cases down as low as $23 (Reg. $50), Pixel 10a at $24

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Reg. $50/From $23

The Google Pixel 10 deals are still flying as we move into a new work week, and we also have ongoing discounts on open-box units with as much as $420 slashed from the new list prices. But those deals are also joining a series of ongoing price drops on Google’s latest slate of official Pixel 10a and Pixelsnap cases for the Pixel 10 lineup for folks who might have just secured themselves a handset at a discount. Head below for a closer look. 

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SANDMARC debuts ‘first precision-machined aluminum bike mount’ for iPhone creators [Exclusive launch deal]

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Exclusive/Launch deal

Today SANDMARC is expanding its iPhone accessory expertise to the handlebars with its new Creator Bike Mount – “the first precision-machined aluminum bike mount built for riders who demand more from their handlebar.” And we have an exclusive launch deal for you using code 9TO510 at checkout. 

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New aerospace-grade metal Arc Pulse for AirTag debuts today

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Arc Pulse/AirTag

Arc’s unique aerospace-grade metal iPhone bumper cases have been making headlines for a few years now. It has since introduced a special brand of functional design to the Samsung Galaxy lineup, Google Pixel Pro devices, and even wrapped your AirPods case in its aluminum frames, but today it is taking its “design-led” accessory approach to your AirTag. 

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9to5Toys Travel Kit – The gear I’m packing for my spring trip to Japan

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EDC/Travel kit

I’ve upgraded my kit since the last time I posted one of these, and I’ve added a few new pieces to my setup just in time for an upcoming trip to Japan, where I’m hoping to capture some beautiful cherry blossoms before the season ends. That makes this a great time to run through what’s making the cut this time around. I’m yet again keeping things relatively light while still covering the essentials to stay charged, keep track of my gear, and have a camera ready instead of relying on my iPhone camera. Below is a quick look at the tech I’ll be packing into my EDC this time, along with why each item earned a spot in the bag.

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Nomad’s Tracking Card Air is one of the best, and it just debuted a Google Find Hub edition [Launch deal]

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Find Hub/Nomad

Nomad makes some of, if not, the best Find My Tracking Cards on the market if you ask, and it just unleashed its first Google Find My Hub model, as first spotted by the squad over at 9to5Google. Now available for purchase, you can also land a nice launch dealBuy 2 save 10%

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Tested: This Baseus Picogo Qi2 15W 5,000mAh MagSafe power bank is the smallest one in my EDC [Deal]

Image showing Baseus' Picogo Qi2 15W power bank.
Qi2 15W/$30

While there are plenty of newer Qi2.2 25W chargers on the market now, the standard Qi2 15W models are still very relevant and widely used. This is particularly true in the case of portable power banks, as many prioritize convenience factors like compact size and portability over the absolute fastest charging speeds. That’s where the Baseus Picogo power bank we’re checking out today stands out. It’s one of the more popular options available, and honestly, the smallest one I carry in my EDC these days. The compact form factor alone often makes me reach for it over other options I own. That said, there’s more to this model than just its size, and you can read more about my experience using it below.

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Journey’s new Qi2 25W SUMMIT ULTRA MagSafe station debuts with touch-activated lighting [Launch deal]

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25W/SUMMIT ULTRA

It has been a minute since we checked in with the accessory makers over at Journey, but the brand has now unleashed its all new Qi2 25W SUMMIT ULTRA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. Now available for purchase, you can also land a solid 20% launch discount simply by adding it to the cart. 

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Tested: ORICO’s K20 Mini – A reliable portable magnetic SSD to shoot and save 4K Apple Pro Res from your iPhone [Deal]

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2TB/$228

ORICO makes some pretty neat compact smartphone gear, including docks, SSDs, and enclosures, and the K20 Mini we’re looking at today is one of its newer drives on its catalog. It’s a portable magnetic SSD that snaps onto the back of a MagSafe-compatible iPhone and connects via a short USB-C cable to add quick extra storage. I’ve actually replaced the Crucial X9 I used with my iPhone and MacBook with this drive, and you can learn more about the experience of using this drive below.

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New aerospace-grade metal Arc Pulse bumper case for Galaxy S26 Ultra now live

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Arc Pulse/Galaxy S26 Ultra

It is Samsung Galaxy S26 launch day with pre-orders set to go live any minute and the new Arc Pulse Galaxy S26 Ultra bumper case is now live. The brand makes some of, if not, the nicest bumper-style cases out there no matter which phone you use, but its latest metal Galaxy S26 Arc Pulse models are now available on the official site for pre-order. 

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Dbrand debuts new magnetic Samsung Galaxy S26 case lineup, launch deals now live

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Galaxy S26/Cases

The official launch and debut of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is now set for next week, and we are already starting to see accessories hit the market. You can indeed secure some early pre-order deals for the new phones right here, but today we are taking a lot at the new Samsung Galaxy S26 case lineup from Dbrand

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SANDMARC debuts new Tetraprism 72mm iPhone Lens – up to 24x zoom w/ ‘true image quality’ [Exclusive deal]

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Exclusive/24x zoom

SANDMARC – one of our absolute favorite iPhoneography brands – is back again today with all-new lens for iPhone users. Looking to take your zoom prowess up a notch (or 24), the new SANDMARC Tetraprism 72mm Lens for iPhone has arrived with “up to 24x zoom on iPhone 17 Pro models while maintaining true image quality.” Best of all, you can use code 9TO510 at checkout to score an exclusive pre-order deal you won’t get anywhere else. 

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New Belkin Qi2 25W UltraCharge Pro Convertible MagSafe Charger w/ active cooling now up for sale

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Convertible/Wi2 25W

Update: The new Belkin UltraCharge Pro 2-in-1 Convertible Magnetic Charger is now available on Amazon in both the black and cream colorways

Belkin updated its lineup of wireless magnetic charging stands last summer headlined by the 3-in-1 Belkin UltraCharge Pro 25W. We came away mostly quite impressed with that model after review, but we have just spotted the new Qi2 25W 2-in-1 variant with a foldable design and the brand’s ChillBoost active cooling technology up for sale at Amazon.  

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Twelve South debuts new magnetic PowerCapsule with cactus leather inlay and dual charging

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Today Twelve South is stepping in to the portable charging game again with its new PowerCapsule. The new MagSafe-ready power bank lands with a special Twelve South design touch featuring a sort of cactus-based leather inlay and will be available for purchase today in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh capacities. 

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Tested: Anker’s latest foldable 25W Prime charging station might be my new go-to travel solution [Launch deal]

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As you might have seen in our launch coverage, Anker has now unleashed its new Prime Wireless Charging Station. This time featuring the 25W Qi2 MagSafe action in a 3-in-1 setup for your entire Apple kit, it can fold down into a palm-sized unit that might be my new go-to travel charger. Scope out some hands-on impressions below.

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Anker launches new 3-in-1 Qi2 25W foldable Prime Wireless Charging Station today [Hands-on]

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Qi2 25W/Foldable

First spotted during at CES, today Anker is releasing its brand new foldable Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. The weighted palm-sized charger unfolds to deliver a 3-in-1 charging solution with Qi2.2 25W MagSafe, a pop-out Apple Watch charger, and a nice launch dealclip the on-page coupon via the brand’s official Amazon store. 

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KeySmart debuts new dual-network SmartCard w/ wireless charging for Apple’s Find My or Google Find Hub

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Gen 3/SmartCard

We have featured a number of those super handy tracking wallet cards around here – I am a big fan if these things and carry one with me at all times. Today, however, KeySmart is launching its new ultra-slim dual-network tracker card known as the SmartCard (Gen 3) – it works with either Apple Find My or Google Find Hub. 

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Tested: RayNeo X3 Pro glasses give a glimpse of AR in 2026 with a lot of compromises for the price

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AR/$1,299

Today’s smart glasses generally fall into two camps: ones that put a big, wearable display in front of your eyes purely for entertainment, gaming, and media like Viture’s Lumar Ultra, and there are others like the RayNeo X3 Pro we’re checking out today – that aim to deliver practical, everyday AR experiences. I’m already a heavy user of the first kind for daily entertainment, but I’ve yet to see anything truly compelling in the “real” AR space for day-to-day use. I’ve been using the RayNeo X3 Pro as my primary pair of glasses for the past few weeks, and they offer a glimpse into where AR is in 2026 – full of potential, but still weighed down by deal-breaking compromises. Head below for a closer look and my full experience.

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Bluetti’s Elite 10 Mini power station can accompany you anywhere and it’s now at a $113 Amazon low (Reg. $199)

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$86 off/$113

Bluetti’s official Amazon storefront is offering personal device support in the form of its recently released Elite 10 Mini Portable Power Station at $113 shipped, beating out its current direct-website pricing by $6. This highly-compact model only hit the market in November with a $199 price tag, which has mostly been dropped to $139 or $119 with discounts, though there was a recent prime-exclusive period at this rate before it opened to everyone, as well as the one-time 48-hour $109 flash sale low from mid-December. Jumping on this deal today gives you $86 savings to the best Amazon price we have tracked, landing only $4 above the all-time low. You can also find several more of the brand’s power stations at discounted rates in the official Amazon storefront here.

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SANDMARC’s new cold shoe-equipped magnetic Active clip mounts iPhone just about anywhere [Launch deal]

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Launch deal/Active Mount

SANDMARC – one of our favorite iPhoneography and content creator brands – is debuting its all new Active Mount System for iPhone creators. This robust and versatile magnetic solution is designed to help creators dial in the right shot and “unlock perspectives that traditional supports simply cannot reach.” We have also secured an exclusive pre-order/launch discount for readers using code 9TO510 at checkout. Hit the jump for more details. 

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New wrist lanyard-style keychain with Apple Find My debuts with launch deal at $25.50 or less

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Find My/$25.50

ExtreLife has a number of small Apple Find My-equipped accessories available on Amazon, but we just spotted a new one in the form of this sort of wrist lanyard-style keychain. The new ExtreLife Lanyard Find My Keychain comes in four different colorways and you can land one with some launch deals via Amazon at $25.49 or less. Details await below. 

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Tessan officially launches Ultra Thin 4-in-1 Travel Adapter to power worldwide adventures at $16 Prime shipped

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4-in-1/$16

There are a massive number of travel adapters and charging solutions out there, but Tessan is regularly found on best of lists and generally comes in at affordable prices too. Today the brand is officially announcing its new Ultra Thin Universal Travel Adapter PD 20W and delivering a deal on Amazon at $16.14 Prime shipped too. 

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New Macintosh-inspired case wraps your iPhone 17 Pro/Max in vintage Apple vibes

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Update: The new Macintosh-inspired case features a nice like lanyard strap connection, and Spigen has now unleashed a new matching wrist strap to go along with it. Now available on its official Amazon storefront, it carries a $19.99 Prime shipped list price. 

Some 40+ year ago, Apple introduced the Macintosh, and today Spigen is celebrating with the release of its Macintosh-inspired iPhone 17 Pro/Max case. Complete with ’80s vibes and small details harkening back to Apple’s first Mac, the new Spigen LS MagFit iPhone 17 Pro case is now available for purchase at $39.99 via its official Amazon storefront. Details await below. 

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CES 2026: Check out the 6.8mm SolidSafe Air – the ‘world’s slimmest semi solid-state power bank’

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SolidSafe Air/CES 2026

Power banks can, often times, feel a bit dime a dozen these days, and while that largely remains true despite some of the more flashy models from brands like Anker as of late, the new SolidSafe Air did catch our eye. Now on display at on the show floor at CES 2026, the company behind this new mobile power solutions claims it is the “world’s slimmest semi solid-state power bank.”

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Anker debuts tiny new 45W iPhone Nano charger with Smart Display, 180-degree foldable prong, more [Launch deal]

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Live!/$30

Anker is kicking off 2026 with a brand-new charger that builds upon its existing 45W model with some notable new features. The new 2026 45W Nano charger sports a built-in “Smart Display” which, according to the brand, “recognizes your iPhone and adjusts charging for better battery longevity.” You can get it in Aurora White, Black Stone, Misty Blue, and Orange finishes, and they’re all available now with a nice $10 launch deal down at $29.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.

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All-new Anker 13-in-1 Nano Docking Station with built-in removable hub from CES 2026 is now up for grabs [Launch deal]

Image showing renders of Anker's new Nano Docking Station with removable hub.
20% off/$120

Alongside its new 45W Smart Display-equipped Nano USB-C charger, Anker has unleashed a handful of other gear as part of its CES 2026 announcements. The brand has debuted a new 13-in-1 Nano Docking Station with support for triple displays and a removable hub. This particular dock is now up for grabs at Amazon for $119.99 shipped with a 20% off launch deal that drops it down from its $150 price. There’s also a new 3-in-1 charging station and a power strip, and you’ll find more details about them below.

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CES 2026: This tiny SSD adds up to 8TB of storage and is trackable with Apple Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks

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4TB/8TB/$399

ShiftCam unveiled its “world’s smallest” Planck SSD around this time last year, and now the company is back with an upgraded magnetic version that adds a built-in display. The new Planck Studio model is set to hit the scene in March in 4TB and 8TB capacities, with pricing starting at $399. Beyond the headline specs, it packs several other noteworthy features – which you can learn about in detail below.

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CES 2026: Twelve South debuts new leather-clad charging Valet tray to stow your EDC at home

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Valet/CES 2026

CES 2026 is now in full swing with new products all over the the place from many of the biggest names in tech. Next up we are taking a look at the latest from Twelve South – the Valet. While not the most unique implementation of wireless charging we have ever seen, the elegant new Twelve South Valet aims to provide an elegant home for your on-the-go accessories while keeping them powered up in between adventures. 

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Best iPhone 17 cases of the year: Leather, metal, bumpers, kickstands, and sleeper hits

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Best of/2025

It is time for our annual look back at the best iPhone case releases of the year. This year brands were, in some cases, forced to contend with Apple’s new iPhone Air form-factor, but things were largely the same as 2024 otherwise. Our yearly iPhone case awards features some beloved brands alongside some all-new designs and a couple sleeper hits that might have slipped under your radar. 

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9to5Toys Travel Kit – My current go-to tech essentials for long flights and busy travel days

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EDC/Travel kit

Today, on this new edition of our 9to5Toys Travel Kit series, we’re taking a quick look at the gear I’ll actually be carrying with me for an upcoming holiday-season trip. This isn’t a work-heavy trip by any means, so I’m keeping things fairly light, while still covering the essentials – staying charged, keeping track of my stuff, and having a camera ready when I need it. Below is a quick look at the tech I’m packing into my EDC this time around, and why each of these items made the cut for the journey ahead.

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Tested: Nomad Find My Tracking Card Pro – metal build and 16-month battery life, but a touch thicker

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Pro/Tracking Card

I love me some Find My, and perhaps the most useful implementation of it in my life has come by way of those wonderful wallet tracker cards. Nomad’s Tracking Card (now known as the Tracking Card Air) has been a staple in my everyday carry for years and something I never leave the house without. However, the brand debuted a new Pro model this year with a metal build and much longer battery life and I have now had a chance to put this thing to the test, so let’s take a look to see if it is worth the higher price tag?

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Tested: UGREEN’s 25W Qi2.2 MagFlow 3-in-1 foldable charger is a more compact and capable successor to the 15W model

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$50 off/$90

UGREEN’s 15W Qi2 3-in-1 MagFlow charger quickly became one of my favorites when I went hands-on with it earlier this year. The new model we’re checking out today builds on it with faster 25W Qi2.2 charging and a more compact design that fits better on smaller desks and packs easily for travel. I’ve been using UGREEN’s latest 3-in-1 Qi2.2 25W charging station for a few weeks now, and it has honestly been an excellent upgrade – especially since my desk has gotten more crowded with some new gear. Hit the jump to learn more about this charger in detail.

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Exclusive: Twelve South’s Find My PlugBug charger undercuts Black Friday deal from $32 (55% off)

Twelve South PlugBug USB-C Wall Charger with Find My
Exclusive/55% off

Our ongoing exclusive Twelve South sale for 9to5 readers just got even sweeter – the Twelve South site has launched a last minute sale event and the exclusive 9TO52025 promo code will knock an additional 20% off the newly marked down prices. And while Amazon is now offering one of its better prices on the Twelve South PlugBug wall charger with built-in Find My at $39.99, our code will drop it down to $32 over on the official Twelve South site. 

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