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This Compact Charger Is Great
Summary Ultra-compact design, perfect for tight spaces and on-the-go charging. 40W output suits MacBook Air and iPhone charging needs. Can charge multiple devices simultaneously but not ideal for high-power devices like MacBook Pro. Plugable did it again with its latest 40W Dual USB-C Charger. Delivering 40W from a single USB-C port, or 20W when both are in use, this charger…
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Used Compact Cars With the Best Fuel Economy
To help steer you to the best choices, we’ve assembled a list of the most fuel-efficient nonhybrid compact cars from the 2020 model year. All got 32 mpg overall or better when we tested them, performed well enough in our tests to be recommended when new, and have average or better reliability according to CR’s Annual Auto Surveys, where we…
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Compact SUVs With Standard Active Safety Systems
Below is our list of compact SUVs that cost between $25,000 and $35,000 and have standard AEB with pedestrian detection and AEB that operates at highway speeds. Many of them also have standard BSW and RCTW, though some models don’t offer these two features on all trim levels. All are models recommended by CR, and we’ve listed them in order…
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Volvo announces pricing for delayed EX30 compact SUV
The compact Volvo EX30 is finally arriving in the US — and with it comes some more clarity about its price. When it was first announced in 2023, the EX30 was positioned as a smaller, more affordable electric vehicle in a market overflowing with expensive, luxury models. And it seemed poised to win over a lot of converts, with a…
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Most Satisfying Compact and Luxury Compact SUVs
The models below are the compact and luxury compact SUVs that most satisfy our members, according to their responses in our latest Annual Auto Surveys. They are ranked in order of their owner satisfaction rating, starting with the best. All performed well in our tests, and except where noted, all are recommended. Each vehicle comes standard with automatic emergency braking…
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Google Chrome Gives up on ‘Compact Mode’ Experiment
Google has ended development on a ‘Compact Mode’ for the Chrome web browser. It would have reduced the size of the browser’s toolbars and controls to fit better on smaller screens. Google started testing a Compact Mode in July 2024 behind an experimental feature flag. It was intended to shrink the vertical height of the bookmarks bar and tab bar,…
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UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 MagSafe Charger Review: Affordable, Compact, and Effective
Summary At under $50, the UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger offers a decent amount of bang for your buck. The charger is sturdy and compact enough for easy travel, and can charge both and iPhone and compatible AirPods within the average for wireless charging speeds. It does not include a power adapter (only a USB-C cable), which limits available…
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Xiaomi 15 Impressions: A Solid Compact Flagship Contender
Compact flagships that were once seen as underdogs are now flexing their muscles, big time. The Vivo X200 Pro Mini (first impressions) that I recently tested out was a testament to this, and now, the Xiaomi 15 is here to possibly raise the bar. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and sporting a massive battery, this little powerhouse promises big…
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Leaks reveal a new DJI drone with a compact folding design
DJI’s current folding drones, including the Mini 4 Pro and Mini 3, feature collapsing propellers and arms that fold towards the sides of each drone’s body. The guarded propellers on the DJI Flip appear to instead fold downwards in the leaked animation, resulting in all four of them being neatly stacked to help make the drone smaller and easier to…
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Best Compact Vacuums for Small Apartments
“If you live in an apartment with all hard-surface flooring, you could get one of the stick vacuums that are very compact,” says John Galeotafiore, who oversees CR’s vacuum testing. “If you have a lot of carpeting, then you’re going to need a vacuum that can deep clean, but you could get by with a bagless upright, which tends to…
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