Accessories

These cute cubes charge your phone ~and~ back up everything

I found the tech that protects your memories while charging your phone!

Published

May 28, 2025

MJ Jucutan

I walked into COMPUTEX ready to be wowed by the usual suspects: gaming rigs, new laptops, and AI-powered everything.

Walking along TaiNex 2, I didn’t expect a backup cube to catch my eye. Yet somehow, here I am, raving about little tech blocks that might just save your memories, your data, and your peace of mind.

Let’s talk about Maktar, the tech company quietly turning everyday gadgets like chargers and flash drives into low-key lifesavers. I got a first look at their newest lineup and I think I’m hooked.

Qubii Power: When fast charger meets data backup

Looks like a charger. Works like a personal memory vault.

Qubii Power is that tiny cube you plug into the wall and forget, except this one’s busy auto-backing up your photos, videos, and contacts while juicing up your phone.

No wires, no pop-ups, and no prompts. All you have is seamless, behind-the-scenes backup while you charge. It works with iOS and Android and supports microSD cards up to 2TB. Yes, 2-freakin’-terabytes!

Oh, and it’s fast. Thanks to GaN tech, it can charge your phone from 20% to over 70% while you’re browsing your photos from a trip last year.

If you’re going on a trip abroad, Maktar’s got an adapter set so this tiny cube works in over 200 countries. It’s giving “back up your life, then catch your flight” realness.

Qubii EX & Qubii Duo: The power cubes with brains

If you want more control — say, backing up your Facebook photos, your 4K videos, or even your iCloud files — Qubii EX and Qubii Duo are your upgrade options.

These cubes go deeper than just saving your camera roll.

The Qubii Duo supports both USB-C and USB-A (perfect for bouncing between your phone and older laptops), and has password encryption, Face ID/Touch ID support, and even 2-factor authentication.

I tested it with my iPhone 13 and the OPPO Find X8, and it worked flawlessly on both. Plus, the backup is incremental.

Plug it in again and it picks up right where it left off.

Nukii: The smart flash drive that knows when to lock itself

This one genuinely surprised me.

Nukii looks like your regular flash drive until you unplug it. Then it automatically locks all your files. No one can open it until you tap your phone via NFC.

You don’t even need passwords. It’s like a secure handshake between your drive and your phone.

It even has a read-only mode to protect you from sketchy computers (you know the ones). And if you lose it, you can just do a Remote data wipe. Yes, you can nuke your Nukii from anywhere!

I know flash drives aren’t the sexiest gadget at a tech show, but this? This is brilliant.

Piconizer 4: The easiest way to free up your iPhone’s storage

You know that “Storage Almost Full” notification that haunts iPhone users? Piconizer 4 is the fix. It’s a flash drive that auto-sorts your photos by year, month, or day, lets you back up albums with one tap, and supports both iOS and Android.

It’s light, fast, and even lets you password-protect your albums. At their booth, they showed me how to transfer a gig of 4K video from my phone to the Piconizer in minutes.

I wish I had this during that beach trip when I ran out of storage mid-sunset.

These might be your next must-have travel accessories

I came for the cool displays and crazy concept tech, but Maktar’s accessories were the kind of smart, travel-ready, everyday tools that actually solve problems.

These aren’t just “techie things to buy” as they’re memory-keepers, security guards, and stress relievers for digital life. And honestly? After getting hands-on with them, I kind of want one in every bag I own.

Accessories

Jackery SolarSaga series: Free power for small devices

Portable solar panels can charge small gadgets directly

Published

March 22, 2026

GadgetMatch

As fuel prices continue to surge as of late, one of the ways to make up for the additional expenses is to turn to alternative power sources. That’s including solar power.

And Jackery is here to help Philippine consumers, with the availability of their portable SolarSaga panels.

These solar panels are an alternative to traditional and permanently installed rooftop solar panels. They are engineered for modern and mobile life with portable, lightweight, and sleek designs. They are built primarily to be set up and put away easily, and charge small devices directly.

Simply put the Jackery SolarSaga panels where sunlight is available, and it will convert up to 25% of sunlight into usable energy.

To charge small gadgets like phones and portable fans, or even smartwatches, the SolarSaga panels come with a USB-C and USB-A port.

Another way is connecting the SolarSaga to Jackery’s Explorer power stations like the Explorer 300 Plus or 1000 Plus.

From there, users can power up devices, essentially for free. On its own, the Jackery SolarSaga panels are available in 100W and 200W variants.

The panels are also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. This makes them usable outdoors when brought to adventures like camping, picnics, or beach trips.

The panels are already available through Jackery’s Lazada and Shopee platforms, as well as Techroom’s Lazada and Shopee accounts.

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UGREEN adds new Nexode Pro power bank, charger to lineup

Intelligent displays, fast-charging, user-focused design

Published

March 22, 2026

GadgetMatch

UGREEN has expanded its Nexode Pro charging lineup with two new devices designed for the modern user. They are the Nexode Pro 10000mAh 55W Power Bank and Nexode Pro 100W 5-Port Charger.

These new offerings combine intelligent digital displays, fast-charging capabilities, and user-focused designs for reliable power — whether at the desk or on the move.

The Nexode Pro 10000mAh Power Bank is the ultimate travel companion, delivering strong charging performance in a compact and travel-friendly form.

It supports up to 45W single-port fast charge, meeting the industry standard for high-speed portable charging. It can reach up to 55W as well when charging compatible Xiaomi devices.

The accessory is equipped with two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and a built-in retractable USB-C cable. As such, it can power up to three small devices simultaneously without requiring extra cables.

With a rated capacity of 36Wh, the power bank also meets airline carry-on requirements.

Meanwhile, the UGREEN Nexode Pro 10W 5-Port Charger supports workstations. It has four USB-C ports, a USB-A port, and up to a 100W output.

It also has a built-in smart TFT display for easy power distribution monitoring.

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Hermès launches a $5,000 MagSafe charger

The charging brick is sold separately.

Published

March 20, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Paddock Yoyo + Grand Paddock case

How extra are you as an Apple fan? No matter what you say, you’ll probably never be as extra as someone who buys a US$ 5,000 MagSafe charging case for their iPhone and Apple Watch. Hermès has just launched a series of leather chargers and cases specifically made for Apple fans.

Available now, Hermès has three types of MagSafe chargers for iPhone users. The cheapest one, the Paddock Solo, is a simple leather-bound puck that can charge a single device. The charger also has a braided 3.3ft USB cable. It costs an eye-watering US$ 1,250.

Paddock Solo charger

On the other hand, the Paddock Yoyo charger offers two charging zones for two devices simultaneously. Shaped like a yoyo (hence, the name), it allows users to roll the cable into a convenient stack. It costs US$ 1,750.

Finally, the Paddock Duo is a charging pad that allows for two devices simultaneously. It just doesn’t have a pocket for the cable. It likewise costs US$ 1,750.

Paddock Duo charger

Now, if you want to upgrade your pricey charging kit even further, Hermès has two cases for them: the Petit Paddock case and the Grand Paddock case.

The Petit Paddock case, as the name suggest, is a snug leather case that fits only the charger (and a brick, if bundled with the Yoyo). The charger and case combo will set you back by US$ 3,725 for the Solo, and US$ 4,225 for either the Duo or the Yoyo.