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So I've been looking at reviews between the Skullcandy Crusher ANC2 and the Anker Soundcore Space Q45 since both contain active noise cancelling (ANC) with multipoint pairing between 2 bluetooth sources. It will be used between a work laptop to answer Teams calls/meetings and a phone/ipad for Spotify and used primarily foir the entirety while im working. Spotify will mainly be video game lo-fi and occasionally some songs with bass. Or in some cases, it would be nice for the headphone to seamlessly switch from my phone playing Spotify to easily/quickly switch to the work laptop for a Teams meeting ad seamlessly switch back to the phone and resume Spotify. Between the 2, which would be the better headphones overall? Or if neither are a good pair, what other recommendations should I look at?

Hello everyone! I just bought the latest Anker 737 PowerBank (24k/140W) and when I connected it (using the cable it came with, capable of 140W) to my Asus ROG Strix G713QM-ES94 to the USB-C PD port (in the back), it just goes to 9 W and stops, and goes up to 9 W and stops (PC (Armoury Crate) shows a notification that it is charging, and stops, charging and stops), in an infinte loop... I did use the old cable from the previous Anker power bank (26800 PD 45w) I had and it goes up to ~58.5w sustained. Both cables are Anker, they came with their respective power banks. I don't have another PD device capable of 100W or more, but when I charge the power bank with the 140W cable, it charges at around ~89W (using an Anker GaNPrime 120W, capable of 100W in total on any of the 2 USB-C)... I have no idea if I have a driver issue, or what is going on... I did try connecting the computer to the GaNPrime 120W charger and it worked perfectly fine (no idea at what rate it is being charged at). I did also return the power bank for a new one; Anker and I thinking it could be defective, but the same thing happened. I also tried using the old power bank with the new cable and it did work out of the box (of course it is slow but I did not have this weird loop). I also tried connecting the power bank when the notebook is off and it charges at ~30W but goes down to 0w (same loop, just delivers more power). What can I do? Is this a driver issue? (everything is up-to-date, using Windows 11) I have tried uninstalling the "battery" driver that shows up on windows (also by recommendation of ASUS on one of theirs FAQ pages) but still the same issue... Thanks anyone for any insights!

Hi! I am planning to buy a surge protector to plug in my PS5 and one or potentially two 27 inch monitors along with other peripherals like chargers etc. After some research, I landed on these two: - https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Protector-Multiple-Extension-Essential/dp/B09SG2Q23M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3ONSTA74W4L4T&keywords=anker%2Bpower%2Bstrip&qid=1694203135&sprefix=anker%2Bpower%2Bstrip%2B%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HVGKMC/ref=twister_B092ZV6893?_encoding=UTF8&th=1 I was confused which one to go for since APC seems like a more trusted brand in terms of surge protectors but Anker is also good and has better features in this model. Is there any certification to look out for or any other recommendation?

Hello Tech aficionados! I'm after recommendations on a decent beefy power bank. I feel its time to retire my existing Anker relic. Are anker still the way to go do you reckon or are there some other brands I should check out? Thanks in advance! -J

So, you may all know the company Anker. I’ve used their power banks, but that’s all to be honest. So, I’m just going to review the power banks. THE PROS There is a lot to like about the power banks. They have a lot of capacity on the ones that I have. The biggest one that I have, 20,600 mAh, charges my entire phone without losing a dot lol. They are fast, big, and have 1-2 ports on them. They are quite chunky, but it’s fine with me. But, there is 1 issue. THE CONS This issue sounds stupid, but whenever I either charge my phone or the bank, the lights are BRIGHT. Sometimes, I have to flip it so I can sleep. It’s so minor, but so annoying. CONCLUSION They are some of the best power banks I’ve ever had, period. Anker Power Banks Rating: 9.5/10. Please make the light dimmer lol.

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I have recently purchased a Lenovo legion 5 (https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/legion-series/legion-5-15ach6h/82ju/82ju0082us/pf30ljrr). Since the charger is too heavy, I've decided to buy a smaller, lower wattage charger from Anker. I have found the following options: (100W)https://www.anker.com/products/a2145?variant=41867683692694&ref=collectionBuy (120W)https://www.anker.com/products/a2148?variant=41974285172886&ref=collectionBuy (140W)https://www.anker.com/products/a2341?variant=41974288547990&ref=collectionBuy (150W)https://www.anker.com/products/a2340?variant=41974288777366&ref=collectionBuy Can I use these to charge my laptop through USB-PD? Which one would you suggest using? Will it affect my battery life? Will the GPU run when connected to one of these chargers? Has anyone used these? Are there any overheating issues when connected to the the laptop?

I was watching YouTube playing with my charging cable one hand and reaching for my keyboard to skip ahead with the other when I suddenly felt shocked by something. Quickly realized it was from my cable connected to an Anker Powerport Atom PD+ 4 and it happens on all metallic parts (or through my chest I guess) connected to my PC. None of my other AC adapters do this. Good thing Linus doesn't accept sponsorships from them anymore and thank God I don't have a pacemaker. I don't know much about them but I can't imagine this is good for them. Just thought I'd share with you guys so less people buy their products. 20230202_170213.mp4

Would anyone happen to know whether the products affected by the Eufy privacy issue extends to Anker-branded products like their webcams? My Google-fu is weak and all I can find is mention of Eufy's devices but no explicit confirmation if it also affects things like Anker's named line of products. I had set up a few family and friends with Anker's PowerConf C300 webcam in the past year and it is going to be a PITA to have to replace them all. I suppose I should replace them regardless even if there hasn't been an explicit confirmation that it extends to Anker-branded stuff, but it'd be nice to know so I can figure out how urgent I should be getting on this matter.

Yesterday I sent an email to Eufy support expressing how unhappy I was with this privacy issue. I think the response is mid and the security team should be a third party. The response is an obvious copy and paste PR template: Link to the sites post: https://community.security.eufy.com/t/eufy-security-statement-to-our-community/3541186

I just received a delivery of the Soundcore VR p10 after watching Riley's unboxing video. Upon installing the app, I saw that it requires a constant access "to find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices" This makes sense for the ability to switch between dongle(s) and other BTDs. However, I wondered if it the app also sends this data to Anker servers. That would NOT be reasonable for the local functionality. If it does/did then it is theoretically possible for it to use that collected data to built up associations between it's users through overlapping matching devices and their proximity. Privacy Policy verbiage makes it sound plausible, but even if it is not, its not as if that would stop them. It's noteworthy that the app was updated on 24NOV, which was shortly after the Eufy story broke out. The description of the update is: - Bug fixes and user experience optimization. I wonder if the previous version can be acquired from somewhere and tested for what it does. Any thoughts on any of this?

So I have eufy security with homebase 2. With all the news about eufy and being all bad person, my question here is, is it worth keeping what I have or do I plan on getting another security system? Also I got an upgrade code to the homebase3.

I’ve been using this dash cam for a few days now and took it on a road trip totaling 7 hours of driving. There are a lot of pros that make the dash cam great and a lot of the cons can easily be fixed with software. I’ll update as I notice some of the fixes Pros: -Great design. Slim simple design with aluminum sides. Makes it very inconspicuous and not just a camera sticking out of your window on a suction cup. -Meant to be a set and forget kind of camera. -High quality accessories included. -Long length USB cable that can easily be routed through an overhead panel (Which is what I did) -High quality Anker USB car charger that can push 2.4 amps though both port (4.8 total) - 2 stick on mounts so you can use it in multiple cars. -Samsung Evo 32GB Micro SD card -GPS to record your speed / route with the option to turn it off. -1440p Resolution or 1080p / 60fps. Can be adjusted to lower resolutions / higher framerates -145 degree wide field of view. -The button also blinks green / red when recording even when the screen is off so you know. - Video locking, including an emergency record button that will start recording and lock the video so it can’t be deleted unless unlocked. When a video is being locked there’s a key icon letting you know. There is an option on every video to either lock it or unlock it yourself. Locked videos also don’t get overwritten when the micro SD card is full. -Confirmation beeps and vocal notifications for what’s happening (Can be turned off) - Built in battery allows it to have a parking mode that can record 30 second clips when motion is detected. The sensitivity of motion can also be changed. It can also be used normally without the USB cable for shorter trips. - Built in mic with the option to easily mute and unmute on the main screen - Auto locking video based on g-forces with the option to change sensitivity - Built in Wifi allows it to connect to the app and transfer video to your phone quickly -App is easy to use, but not necessary to use the dash cam. All features can be accessed using either or. You can use the app to transfer videos off the dash cam to your phone. The app can also be used to update the firmware on the dash cam. App also shows speeds, g-force, compass and route taken during video playback when GPS is enabled. You can also zoom in on the video during playback. Now that’s a lot of pros, but there are also some cons. I believe a lot of them can be fixed with software though and a lot have to do with the app Cons: -One of the biggest cons I’ve noticed is because of the aluminum sides / button, if you try to take it down after driving in the sun you’ll need gloves or something to protect your hand because it heats up a lot. That also goes for trying to press the power button. -There’s no light or indicator when it is charging and off. -App (I used with Android. Unsure on differences on iOS. There is a feedback option in the app that I used to send this info to them) -Can’t select videos by holding them down, only selecting the checkmark at the top and selecting each video. -You can delete locked videos without any warning. This is only on the app and works normally on the camera itself. - If the camera is all the way in the down position, if you try to press it further it will sometimes change the resolution / record time settings and open the menu. Again most of these cons are with the app, which can easily be updated. As for the heat issue, I live in AZ and it's the middle of summer so I probably should have expected it. These aren’t make or break issues. Overall the pros heavily outweigh the cons. I think it's worth the $120 for all the features and nice design, but it looks like it's no longer available. Still figured I'd post my opinion since the 1080p version is still available and is pretty similar. If you’d like to see the video quality during both day and night, I took a couple of the recordings and uploaded them to YouTube. There’s an example for both day and night time. There's also a picture of it installed in my Ford Focus. The cable is tucked into the headliner and routed down the door to the USB port in the arm rest and was easily hidden behind the door weatherstripping. Day: https://youtu.be/bbdMydUVziE Night: https://youtu.be/TMXa21eWRcE

I have acquired an Anker PowerCore powerbank (20100 mAh, 4.8A,with PowerIQ & VoltageBoost) and I am unsure about one thing. Anker also sell a PowerCore+ version of this powerbank and on the web page for that product (Link) they note that it is not compatible with my phone (SONY Xperia XZ). I've done some research and from what I can gather, the incompatibility is that the PowerCore does not support Quick Charge 3.0. Does the standard PowerCore have the same incompatibility , and if so , does it prevent me from using it with my phone or other devices?

I recently purchased an Anker powerline + and I want to tear the serial number tag off but I read in an Amazon review that I need the tag if there is ever a problem with the cable so I can send it to Anker. Does the tag need to be attached to the cable or can I cut it off and save it? If I ever do have a problem with it i can just include it in the box when I send it to Anker right?

Hello! I bought these Anker Zolo Liberty bluetooth earbuds that are separate from each other just like air pods. The Problem is the left one disconnects or doesn't receive any audio. I've Tried resetting them, forgetting this device and re-pairing, and holding them down to pink light and throwing into the case and pulling them back out to see if that also could reset the connection. I've resolved this issue once and the same method didn't work again. I have had them for less than a week now. The question here is there a way to fix this issue, or are these earbuds effective.

So I have been curious about what charging speeds are supported by the iPhone. I know that in order to “Fast Charge” the iPhone you need a Lightning to USB-C cable and a power brick that supports USB-PD. What I’m curious about is what is the maximum charging speed allowed for a standard USB-A connection. I have an Anker 24W, 2 Port USB-A charger. Does this mean if I have one iPhone plugged in, it will charge at 5V 4.8A or it will charge at 5V 2.4A and the 24W is just so that it can power 2 devices at 5V 2.4A? I also heard about how some Android devices use 12V for “Fast Charging” and would this charger support that? It had PowerIQ but I’m not sure what that does for me. Any info is appreciated ?

So I found this USB C to USB 3,0 Female Adapter on Amazon, and I was wondering if it would be ideal way to plug a wired Xbox One Controller into my phone. I used to have one of those LG Tablets that had the USB 2.0 Port on the side, and after having played that way VS a bluetooth connection I much prefer being wired. I have a Galaxy S9+ https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Technology-Compatible/dp/B01COOQIKU?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Can anyone suggest me a which will be Anker best powerbank for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI? PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger - https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powercore-26800-pd-with-30w-power-delivery-charger/B1375112 PowerCore+ 26800 and PowerPort+ 1 - https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powercore-26800-and-powerport-1/B1374111 i heard that PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger is incompatible with Android devices. Then the other one(PowerCore+ 26800 and PowerPort+ 1) will be perfect for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI? Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI - https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5_ai_dual_camera-9120.php

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are a pair of truly-wireless Bluetooth earphones that at the time of writing cost a wallet-friendly £60, however I was able to pick these up a few months ago for a £10 due to a special offer from Anker, so it was a no-brainer. I was already on the lookout for a pair of truly-wireless earphones, contenders such as the likes of the Apple AirPods & AirPods Pro, Sony truly wireless earphones, and of course, the SoundCore Liberty Air lineup. The most cost-efficient were the Liberty Air due to the offer, so I thought why not and give Anker a chance to please my ears. For those that don’t know me, I’m pretty much your average consumer but with a slight enthusiasm towards audio quality, having bought the FiiO FH5 Hi-Fi in-ear monitors late last year, which have been my daily drivers ever since I got them as they have easily the best clarity, staging, and frequency response I have ever listened to yet. The SoundCore Liberty Air - which I will now refer to as the Liberty Airs for the sake of not bloating up this review with words and getting straight to the point - I didn’t expect to be game-changing, but capable enough for me to take around for convenience especially since it is truly-wireless. Let’s find out how I found listening and using these on a daily basis. The design of these earphones are unapologetically Apple AirPods imitators, with a more angular design, proper silicone replaceable eartips, and a much bulkier case. They are fairly comfortable but the angular design stands out once it’s in your ears, and in my opinion, looks a little cheap compared to AirPods. However, the eartips do hold them in place extremely well, especially since the eartips are replaceable with the silicone eartips that Anker provides in the box. I personally use the smallest set of eartips as I have tiny ear canals, so for them to fit in my ear is not a hard challenge to pass at all. The case is pretty bulky for what it’s meant to store, but can still fit inside the small watch pocket inside your jean pockets, although it still looks a bit bulgy down there. The case is also remarkably slippery and glossy, and I’ve actually dropped it on multiple occasions due to the case being so bizarrely slippery, it also does not help that the case is so very round so it’s exceptionally difficult to get a good grip on it without it slipping out your hands like a bar of soap. These charge through micro-USB down the butt of the case, just like the Apple AirPods. This first-generation model of the Liberty Airs does not support wireless charging, you will have to get the second-generation Liberty Air 2 to get wireless charging, as well as USB-C charging! Anker claims 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, with a further 20 hours of playtime with the charging case. In my experience, that definitely holds up, and then some. I always have my earphones fully charged when I go to use them since my charging case is never depleted, and I typically get around 3 hours of continuous usage before the battery gets down to 50%. The case I have never properly assessed since I can never seem to get them drained down to nothing. So, I’m just going to comfortably say that I can easily get them to last 20 hours and then some if I were to properly assess them. Highs: The highs are fairly competent, although not very special. They’re definitely not as forward as other ranges, but by no means absent or quiet. There is no sibilance nor hissing, but the highs do feel muted and not as punchy as I’d like them to be, being the treble-head I am. Overall however, these do produce a decent amount of treble that is not too piercing nor too quiet, but definitely more on the quiet side as they can be overshadowed by the lows in certain tracks. Mids: The mids are the weakest point of these earphones, and the lack of mids lends the earphones to be fairly V-shaped, and more to the warmer and darker side. The mids fail to make an impact when the highs and lows are so much more prominent. Lows: The lows are in my experience the most capable part of the Liberty Airs. The bass is overbearingly-strong in certain tracks, but does not muddy the other frequency ranges. Bassheads may actually enjoy these due to the strong reproduction of lows. These earphones thanks to their lows being so strong are definitely not neutral. These earphones are great as a travel accessory, although they are not my preferred sound signature. They are excessively warm and dark in the lows which can be kind of unpleasant as it gives a sense of a much smaller soundstage and indeed clarity. Sound aside, these are a great pair of earphones for the money, as they are truly-wireless earphones that last forever thanks to the huge case’s battery. The earphones effortlessly pair with Bluetooth as well. With my iPhone 8 Plus, I can simply open the case, plug in the right earphone - the earphones work on a master & slave system - and they connect seamlessly. That is the kind of convenience that is always welcome when travelling around and I want to spend no more than a few seconds to get music in my ears. I had mentioned earlier that there was a newer model of these, the SoundCore Liberty Air 2, which will be slightly more convenient in terms of charging, and likely be a bit more capable in sound quality, but I am happy with how my Liberty Air first-generation are as a general casual pair of earphones to listen with on the go as I am often using music as background when I am out and about, and thus do not need to focus on audio for the duration of my time outside.

I have this pretty neat wireless charger I got from Anker, and I came up with a clever little system using a spare VeSync smart outlet I had to automatically turn off the wireless charger with phone after a certain time, so it isn't needlessly charging, and ruining the battery. My concern is: does that in and of itself mess up the battery? Like, just leaving the phone on the wireless charger itself? Maybe I'm worrying too much but I don't know how phone batteries work so I'm hoping to get an answer here.

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Nowadays the tech we use relies heavily on data communication and location information and this can certainly be a drain on you phones battery life. I’m talking to you Pokemon go users. Cheap battery banks you may think do the job of keeping your phone topped up but in reality you will be paying for a product with false capacity, dodgy circuitry and just a poor quality product but this is no longer your only option on a budget. For only £21.99 you can pick up the Anker Power Core 10000. What’s so good about this battery? Anker only uses high quality Panasonic cells inside to not only deliver a high amperage output but at a constant rate. High efficiency circuitry that allows you to get the most out of the batteries. Solid construction (found out through a little accident that apparently you can drop this thing off a head height shelf and its total fine) as it is made of durable ,non fingerprint attracting plastic. "Power IQ "technology allows the device to recognize what phone you have plugged in and then supply the phone with the correct amount of amps to charge it as fast as the device is rated to do. Small, very small. This battery pack is the ideal size just to slip into your trousers back pocket and not create must of a bulge and is still comfortable when sitting down. Capacity. This battery is great for power users (pun intended) as it will charge most modern phones around 3 times which is not bad considering most battery banks this price will often do around 2-1 and a half charges Includes handy micro USB cable to charge the device and your phone. What’s not so great? To be honest there is not really anything to say on this matter unless you are being nit-picky and need a small little LED light found on most battery packs but let’s be real who uses them? (Note this product does not support Qualcomm quick charge but Anker offers a variant of this power core that does and only for a few pounds more)

I just bought a Nexus 6p a month ago. Currently I am planning to go to Australia to visit my friend who's studying there. So I am considering to buy a portable powerbank. I know that most of the powerbank that supports Qualcomm's quick charging , (either 2.0 or 3.0). However 6p supports the new USB type c charging standard. I just wanna buy a powerbank that can fast charge my nexus. Currently have a powerbank at home, but it charges super slow.... Which one am I supposed to buy?? Nexus 6P users please help.. Edit: The brand I can think of is either Anker or Tronsmart. Also I wanna ask you guys on a typical 10000 and 20000 powerbank, how many times it can charge your 6p fully???

source: http://www.androidauthority.com/anker-issues-recall-perilous-cable-713222/ what a great little concept, a USB cable that's reversible and can sustain enough juice to be used from charging your smartphone to your laptop .. wrong! cue Anker’s USB-C cable model A8185011 Anker sent a mail to Benson Leung (Google Engineer) regarding this issue: