Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Modern power banks have long provided enough power to reliably charge not only smartphones but also laptops. But not every model is suitable for laptop charging. To make sure you don’t spend money on ...

There are two main rules about flying with power banks, and they’ve been in place for several years now: Power banks must not ...

Southwest Airlines has implemented new portable charger flight rules to maximize flight safety. The updated policy focuses on lithium-ion battery safety, a growing concern for the airline industry due ...

Know the rules before you pack. Last month, while flying out of Denver, I was surprised to see my carry-on luggage pulled aside at the TSA checkpoint. A security agent opened it up and pulled out my ...

Accessories maker Anker is recalling five more models of power banks. Some units with these models (A1257, A1647, A1652, A1681, or A1689) are prone to faulty batteries, which may cause fire or ...

Editors' note, Sept. 18: The Consumer Product Safety Commission today issued a notice about the Anker recall, but there have been no new products added to those cited earlier. Anker said this in a ...

ESR is recalling the HaloLock power bank over fire concerns. Affected power banks were sold on Amazon and other retailers. You can email ESR a photo of your device for a refund. Get more in-depth ...