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Self-coiling charging cable solves the smartphone industry’s biggest headache

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Apple’s embrace of wireless charging technologies eased one of the most common annoyances for mobile devices: tangled charging cables. With MagSafe and magnetic wireless charging, charger designs have become more varied and interesting, but the technology still pales in comparison to wired charging in terms of speed. Unfortunately, USB cables are still a critical part of modern computing, whether it’s for charging or data transfer, which means that tangled cables, plural, are also a necessary evil. This seemingly futuristic solution may have taken inspiration from the infamous “self-lacing shoes” from the Back to the Future film, but the innovation and convenience that this self-coiling cable offers is far from being just science fiction.

Designer: Design 1st for lūp

It is the cursed nature of any loose, long, and flexible material to get tangled with itself as well as other similar objects. There is no shortage of cable organizing accessories and designs to alleviate that headache, but these solutions exist outside of the cables themselves, which means they could either get lost or have to be left on your desk. It would definitely be great if these cables could organize themselves or, at the very least, stop getting mixed up with other cables or other things in your bag or pocket.

lūp delivers that kind of feature by using the same technology found in wireless chargers today: magnets. With a flat design, the cable can easily wind itself, creating a compact coil that won’t become loose by jiggling in your bag or pocket. It might sound like a simple solution, but the actual implementation was anything but. Just like with wireless charging, magnetic fields can actually interfere with those electrical charges, especially ones that are carrying data across the wire. lūp, thus, needed to make extra sure that those magnets wouldn’t make the cable pretty useless.

The magnetic cable is already great on its own, but it also behaves well when used with others of its kind. Rather than having cables jumbled and tangled when charging multiple devices, the flat cables can neatly stack on top of each other, making it look like a single thick cable splitting off into two or more plugs. lūp also conveniently stays coiled in your pocket, making it the perfect partner to take with you anywhere. It’s not exactly cheap, though, but the peace of mind that lūp offers might very well be worth that price tag.

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Pocket Cable EDC is a compact tangle-free charging cable disguised as a Swiss Army Knife

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EDC essentials are trending for the right reasons and they can range from pocket knives and multitools to pens and personal care items. USB cables have also become an important everyday carry item that needs to be handy all the time for power-hungry gadgets or transferring big files across multiple devices.

This cool EDC brings both worlds together into a form that’ll be pocketable, utilitarian and essential to have in your arsenal. The Pocket Cable by Native Union wins us over for its clever design that most of us needed but never knew could exist. There are many other charging cable management solutions but this one stands out for its compact design that keeps the function at the forefront.

Designer: Native Union

The Pocket Cable is inspired by pocket knives, and the design proves it all right. The USB-C to USB-C charging cable works pretty similar to the popular EDC, keeping everything well disguised and managed. That’s something that inherently can be a problem with charging cables. At first glance you might mistake it for a Swiss Army Knife enclosure but on the inside resides a 7-inch-long cable for all your tech needs. The 60W power ensures you are covered for transferring big data in a jiffy and fast charging needs. You can juice up your fast-charging Android devices as well as MacBook and iPad without any problem.

Durability is also not ignored here as the highly-resistant cable is crafted from 100 percent recycled PET reinforced braiding, enclosed in a 100 percent TPU closure. There’s another layer of aramid fiber core that gives the Pocket Cable a whopping 30,000-plus bend lifespan. Most charging cables give away at the joints of the connectors, so Native Union has included an O-Flex strain relief layer that’s almost two times more robust than a normal strain relief design.

If you are wondering whether the cable is certified for compatibility with all USB-C devices, then the answer is a loud yes. It has a chip with an E-Marker to regulate power depending on the requirements and limitations of the connected device. For $30 the Pocket Cable is a useful EDC to have handy since it measures just 4 inches when winded up. The only thing that is a bit of a downer is the cable length which could have been longer, but we have to consider how compact this thing actually is.

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Magnetic Charging Cable with a Built-in Power Bank might be the most GENIUS Smartphone Accessory

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Ever had a charging cable but nowhere to plug it? Or a power bank but no charging cable to connect it to your phone? The IVYCable Gen2 is an oddly brilliant product that solves both those problems. Designed like a relatively thick charging cord, the IVYCable Gen2 actually has four separate power banks built into its design. They’re all connected together, giving you up to 2800mAh of storage, and boast a clever magnetic design that lets the entire cable snap into a rectangular shape for easy, tangle-free carrying no matter where you go. Either use it as a charging cable by connecting it to a power brick/outlet… or just plug the cable into the phone on its own – the IVYCable Gen2 doubles as either a pass-through charging cable, or a power bank. Isn’t that simply genius?!

Designer: Matt Chang

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The IVYCable Gen2’s design sits at the unique cross-section between cables and power banks. It’s thicker than your conventional cable, yet much thinner than any power bank, with a magnetic design that lets it snap together or apart, depending on whether you want a compact portable mass, or a long cable for charging your devices. The highlight, however, is the five mini power banks that connect together to form the IVYCable Gen2. With a Type-A port at one end, a Type-C port at another, and flexible TPU connectors in between, the IVYCable Gen2’s five power banks have a max capacity of 2800mAh – enough to charge your phone from 0-100. The magnetic snapping action of the individual power bank modules also gives the IVYCable Gen2 the appeal of a fidget toy with how effortlessly (and satisfyingly) it shapeshifts from compressed to extended formats.

The IVYCable Gen2 solves a unique problem by bridging the gap between charging cables and power banks in a fun, addictive way

This unique shapeshifting design allows the IVYCable Gen2 to be used both as a charging cord, or a power bank. As a charging cord, the IVYCable Gen2 works with both Android and iOS devices thanks to its USB-C to Lightning connector that lets you swap between the two ports depending on what device you have. The cable works as a pass-through charging apparatus, outputting 10.5W of max power. That may not be a lot compared to the kinds of superspeed cables that go as high as 120W to fast-charge your devices, but the IVYCable Gen2’s 10.5W is a comfortable balance between speed and safety, ensuring your phone’s battery doesn’t degrade too fast. Meanwhile, when used as a pass-through charging cable, the IVYCable Gen2 charges its own batteries too, knocking two birds with one stone.

Disconnect the cable from a power source and it BECOMES the power source. The IVYCable Gen2’s built-in power bank immediately kicks into action, giving you battery backup for your phone or any other device just when you need it. The magnetic snapping feature then comes in hand, allowing you to bunch the cable up into a rectangular mass that you can then carry around with your phone easily (or slip it right into your pocket along with your phone). The fact that it has its own built-in charging ports means you don’t need a separate cable (which you would with regular power banks), and the best part is its ability to extend into a ‘long’ power bank if you want to keep the IVYCable Gen2 in your handbag but have your phone in your hand.

The unique design format, however, is the IVYCable Gen2’s most impressive feature. It solves a problem that not many people ever thought of solving, by creating a charging cable with a built-in battery that also has the ability to charge your phone on its own without being plugged in. It’s convenient to carry, easy to use, and the magnetic feature works both as a great organization tool (ensuring your cable never gets bunched or knotted up) to keep your desk and bag clean, as well as a fidget toy that your hands will want to play with all the time!

The IVYCable Gen2 comes in two color options – a classic silver version, and a stealthy anodized black variant. Both start at $43 (discounted from the original $69) and ship internationally starting April 2024.

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This innovative 6-in-1 cable is the one charging and data cable to rule them all

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It’s easy to underestimate how much time we lose each day looking for the things we need, whether it’s our glasses, writing instruments, or charging cables. All those little pockets of time add up, costing us precious moments and making us miss important opportunities. Making matters worse is how we seem to need two or more cables for different devices that use different technologies, and we end up losing even more time trying to untangle them from each other. You’d think that at this point in time, someone would have thought of a better solution that meets all of those needs. Fortunately, someone finally did, and now you can enjoy a hassle-free digital life with a single cable that not only replaces six cables but can also hang nicely on your keychain.

Designer: Jia Jun Teh (Alex)

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Although it would seem that our world is slowly moving towards a universal USB-C connector, it’s moving very slowly to the point that we now have to contend with four different connectors rather than just three. That’s not even considering how there are different kinds of USB standards with different charging and data transfer speeds, and you’re pretty much cornered to bring a matching cable for each of your devices. Admittedly, there have been attempts to have a single cable that can “switch heads” to fit any device, but their implementations leave plenty to be desired.

Whether it’s a MacBook that uses USB-C, an iPhone with Lightning, or a Kindle with Micro-USB, Zeus-X Go has it all.

With Zeus-X Go Keychain, carry the right cable for every device, always.

Enter the Zeus-X Go Ultra, which, like its namesake, is a god among charging cables. Its innovative swiveling and rotating mechanism lets you easily change the connector type to mix and match what you need, whether it’s USB-C, Apple Lightning, or old-school micro-USB. It practically replaces six cables of different combinations, so you need to bring only one and be confident that you can connect any of your devices to any charger or computer in a snap. You can even connect one phone to another to share your phone’s battery in an emergency.

Most adapters obstruct your hand or the charging port.

Most 2-in-1 Lightning/Micro Adapters tend to be loose or even damage your charging port.

What makes the Zeus-X Go Ultra different from the hydra-like designs of the past is that the adapters don’t take up more space than normal cables, making sure they can fit even in the narrowest of charging ports without connectors dangling off to the side. At the same time, the adapters lock securely in place, so you don’t have to worry about loose connections and falling devices.

180° swivel mechanism & 360° rotatable.

The Zeus-X Go Ultra isn’t just a 6-in-1 cable, though. It’s also the fastest 6-in-1 cable, delivering 5 times faster charging speeds thanks to its 240W Power Delivery (PD) capability. That means it can charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro to 50% in just 30 minutes and support some of the fastest chargers in the mobile market to date. Even better, its support for the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard not only means fast data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, it also means that you can use this same cable to connect a laptop, a tablet, or a phone to a USB-C monitor.

The Zeus-X Go Ultra doesn’t skimp on aesthetics and design quality, either, with a zinc alloy construction that ensures the longevity of the adapters while also giving it a stylish, futuristic appearance. The two ends clip together with magnets, so you can easily hang one from your keychain and never worry about forgetting or misplacing your charging cable again. And for those with longer needs, there are options that can reach up to 10ft! Never lose time again looking for the right cable for your device with the Zeus-X Go Ultra, the single cable solution you’ll ever need.

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An ingeniuos charger designed to let you wrap charging cable around the head is the life-hack we want in 2023

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Arguably, ninety in every hundred people have the habit of wrapping a charging cable around the charger head. It’s perhaps the most convenient way to keep the charger and cable secure.

Despite this being one of the most casual activities, it is not the best for the cable, which generally breaks on ends where the twisting of the cable creates the most pressure. No smartphone maker or an accessories manufacturer, for that matter, seems to have taken heed of this pain problem.

Designer: Blond

Wrapping the cable around the head clips the wire over time, which leads to multiple purchases in a lifetime and also increases e-waste. As a solution, never ideally thought of before, Blond Ltd has come up with Nolii Wrap, a single statement charger that’s designed to live with you.

The nifty little gadget, ditches the square/rectangular form factor of a smartphone charger, and replaces it with a tiny drum-style design. The round silhouette makes Nolii Wrap essentially important for the nomadic and work-from-anywhere generation that does not have the luxury of staying organized on the go.

Nolii Wrap helps people keep the chargers and cables organized by offering grooves (on the two ends) to ensure the cables can be wrapped around the body, without the fear of breakage, to last for a lifetime. By wrapping around, the cable tangles lesser, it’s easier to transport, and it does not break. Neatly wrapped, the cable also doesn’t add to the mess on a work desk.

The cable while being attached to the charger can wrap around its body. The Nolii Wrap is provided in soft-touch casing and comes in a range of bright, almost neon colors, that give the device its bold and playful aesthetic. It features a duo of USB-C ports and allows the cable wrapped around the charger to remain secure by locking it into place.

The lock is achieved through a soft-touch silicone casing that allows one to push the cable end into the groove. While for me it is still not the most streamlined way to wrap the cable around the charger (perhaps grooves in the middle could add substance), however, as long as it allows the cable to remain tangle free and not clip off on ends, I’m still partly satisfied.

 

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This 6-in-1 fast-charging cable is so ridiculously tiny, it literally fits on your keychain

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Dubbed as the smallest and most portable 6in1 fast-charging cable, High Six is roughly the size of your zipper tag, turning your charging cable into a handy bit of EDC that you can carry about with you. No more entangled cables in your laptop bag, no more worrying about forgetting cables at home, and more importantly, no more cables cluttering your desk. High Six comes with a classy stainless steel housing inside which sits the tiny cable. Pop it out, unfold it, and the tiny little contraption can fast-charge and transfer data for Apple as well as Android devices in a heartbeat.

Designer: Vonmählen

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Designed by the same folks who created the compact pocket-friendly High Five charger, High Six pushes the constraints even further, with a design that’s smaller yet just as functional… and throws in a neat metal bottle opener built into the outer stainless steel case. On the inside, the USB-C fast-charging cable sits neatly folded up thanks to a pair of magnets, and comes with two Lightning and USB-A adapters that let you connect a variety of gadgets together.

Unlike High Five’s cable which could only handle power delivery, the new USB-C cable built into High Six lets you transfer data too, aside from just your regular charging. Along with the adapters, High Six lets you work with smartphones, tablets, computers, seamlessly transferring power or data between them all… and while that’s happening, the bottle opener on the stainless steel case lets you pop open a brewski.

Along with the stainless steel case, High Six measures just over 60mm in length (2.4 inches if you hate the metric system) and weighs a paltry 17 grams or 0.59 ounces. The USB-C cable inside can deliver power at a pretty impressive 60W (although that’s just limited to the cable itself, without the adapters), and transfer data at 480Mb/s. You can grab a High Six on Kickstarter for a discounted price of $25, and the tiny 6-in-1 cable and bottle opener will begin shipping in February 2022.

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This 6-in-1 fast-charging cable is so ridiculously tiny, it literally fits on your keychain

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Dubbed as the smallest and most portable 6in1 fast-charging cable, High Six is roughly the size of your zipper tag, turning your charging cable into a handy bit of EDC that you can carry about with you. No more entangled cables in your laptop bag, no more worrying about forgetting cables at home, and more importantly, no more cables cluttering your desk. High Six comes with a classy stainless steel housing inside which sits the tiny cable. Pop it out, unfold it, and the tiny little contraption can fast-charge and transfer data for Apple as well as Android devices in a heartbeat.

Designer: Vonmählen

Click Here to Buy Now: $25 $35 (30% off). Hurry, for a limited time only!

Designed by the same folks who created the compact pocket-friendly High Five charger, High Six pushes the constraints even further, with a design that’s smaller yet just as functional… and throws in a neat metal bottle opener built into the outer stainless steel case. On the inside, the USB-C fast-charging cable sits neatly folded up thanks to a pair of magnets, and comes with two Lightning and USB-A adapters that let you connect a variety of gadgets together. Unlike High Five’s cable which could only handle power delivery, the new USB-C cable built into High Six lets you transfer data too, aside from just your regular charging. Along with the adapters, High Six lets you work with smartphones, tablets, computers, seamlessly transferring power or data between them all… and while that’s happening, the bottle opener on the stainless steel case lets you pop open a brewski.

Along with the stainless steel case, High Six measures just over 60mm in length (2.4 inches if you hate the metric system) and weighs a paltry 17 grams or 0.59 ounces. The USB-C cable inside can deliver power at a pretty impressive 60W (although that’s just limited to the cable itself, without the adapters), and transfer data at 480Mb/s. You can grab a High Six on Kickstarter for a discounted price of $25, and the tiny 6-in-1 cable and bottle opener will begin shipping in February 2022.

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The Cascade Cables Are The USB-C To Lightning Cable Gives Your Apple Device Superpowers

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that the USB-C standard is one of the biggest and best things to happen to consumer gadgets. The port is universal and is capable of doing quite a lot, including both power and data transfer. USB-C can power anything from a smartphone to a laptop, is capable of much higher data transfer speeds, and probably the most important feature yet… fast charging.

Companies are eager to jump onto the USB-C bandwagon, with big players like Griffin, Belkin, and Anker making announcements at CES of their future plans to release their own cables, but I see no point in waiting for them, because the Cascade USB-C Cable to Lightning Cable is Apple MFI approved, and more significantly, it’s here.

The Cascade Cable is a conveniently long, rugged, woven cable with a Lightning connector at one end and a Type C connector at the other. It may seem like quite a simple cable, but it’s capable of a lot. For starters, unlike the USB cable that comes in the box along with the iPhone, the Cascade Cable lets you connect your phone directly to your MacBook by plugging it into the Type-C port. This allows you to charge your iPhone without having to look for a spare plug point (a legitimately difficult thing in my household), and also lets you perform data transfers between your MacBook and your iPhone. However, if you’re intent on looking for a plug point, and you will want to at some point, the Cascade Cable comes with an optional adapter that lets you conventionally plug the iPhone into a power outlet and harness the cable’s fast-charging property that promises to top off your entire phone in just above an hour. That’s twice as fast as the out-of-the-box charger you get with the iPhone.

The Cascade Cable’s USB-C connector gives it a rather interesting third advantage. You can now plug your iPhone directly into the new iPad Pro. The iPad Pro 2018 boasts of a ‘charge your iPhone’ feature, allowing your phone to draw power from your iPad, so whether you’re at a coffee shop, a bus, or anywhere without a power outlet, your iPad Pro, in its infinite uses and capabilities, also serves as a power bank for your iPhone.

Designed to serve its purpose to the best of its ability, the Cascade Cable is a whopping 6 feet in length and has a rugged woven exterior that promises to last MUCH longer than most Apple cables. The woven design also prevents the Cascade Cable from getting tangled up, a problem smartphone users are all too familiar with. To ensure they’re the kind of cables that aren’t just about function, the Cascade Cable come in a variety of eye-catching colors, making them vibrant, great to look at, and incredibly easy to spot in a crowded backpack. And with that, I rest my case.

Designer: Eastern Collective

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Cascade Cable – fast charge your Apple Devices with Apple MFI Lightning to USB C Cables. They make dongles redundant!

The Cascade Cable features Apple’s brand new c94 Chip, which allows third party manufacturers to now produce Lightning to USB C cables. The new chip c94 also now enables Fast Charging through USB C for select iPhones and iPads. This means you will be able to charge your device up to twice as fast when using a Cascade Cable and 18w charger compared to the cable and charger that comes with your iPhone.

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Whether you are heading out the door in 15 minutes or you have an hour to grab a charge, get more out of your battery with the Cascade Cable.

Since Apple switched their Macbook line to strictly USB C ports, thousands of Apple users were forced to use dongles to connect their iPhone when using the cable that came in the box. It’s time to ditch the dongles!

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The Cascade Cable withstands more bending as you use it with your devices. The wear and tear during your daily routine is minimal and they remain tangle free unlike the white plastic chargers!

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The Cascade Cable features the signature rugged woven design. Each cable is wrapped in a tough nylon fabric material to add additional durability.

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The Cascade Cable is 6-feet long, which is two times longer than the Lightning Cable that comes with your iPhone.

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Whether you are on the go, charging at home, or powering up at the office – always have the perfect size cable for any situation!

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Protect your iPhone with your favorite case and still fit your Cascade Cable without having to remove it to keep charging!

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The Cascade Cable features four vibrant colorways with unique patterns. Pick the colorway (Admiral, Galaxy, Anchor and Black Magic) that best fits your style or simply get one of each.

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A Cable That Can Take All You Can Give It

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I have this habit of charging my phone in the car and placing it my cupholder (the only convenient place to put it) while I’m driving. It doesn’t matter if I use a stock cable or aftermarket edition, it inevitably ends up wearing down because of the stress placed on the connector. The internal wiring becomes exposed and voila! I eventually have to replace it a few times a year.

If you’re like me and have a similar problem with wearing down your charging cables, you too could use a USB93 in your life! It’s the world’s first unbreakable USB cable. It also features a uniquely designed rotating-ball connector that swings 90° in 3 directions so you never have to worry about stress being placed on the delicate ends. This in combination with its nylon braiding ensure that it’s long-lasting and that you never have to waste time and money replacing worn out cables!

Designer: Alisa Miroshnyk

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World’s first Unbreakable USB cable. 90° rotation in 3 directions, fast charging & tangle-free.

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USB93 uses a unique rotating ball design inspired by robots used by NASA, Boston Dynamics and world over. The simple yet extremely functional design allows full range of movement which takes the stress off the cable connection hence prolonging cable life and providing options to use your device in the most comfortable way possible.

USB93 uses nylon braiding so you get a tangle-free experience, giving you more time on untangling things that really matter.

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Say Goodbye to Frayed Cables Forever with the Syncwire UNBREAKcable

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If you’re a tech user, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of frayed cables and broken wires. Say goodbye to flimsy wires with the Syncwire UNBREAKcable.

This cable has definitely earned its “UNBREAKcable” moniker. This heavy-duty, hardy cable is equipped with a tinplate interior, TPE jacket exterior, and wrapped internal wires. Not even the 30,000 90-degree bends they tested this thing with can fray this cable. That’s why you won’t experience any friction or fraying, as the cable is roughly 30 times stronger than traditional ones.

Charge your devices without ever having to deal with snags and frayed fires. The Syncwire UNBREAKcable is available in Lightning, MicroUSB, and USB-C versions in the Technabob Shop, with prices ranging from $8.99 to $10.99 – a 33% to 42% savings.

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