Belkin just made charging on the go less bulky — here’s where to buy its new ultra-thin Qi2 power banks
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Semi-solid-state, ultra-thin Qi2 power banks at $69.99–$89.99 show that premium battery tech is quickly consumerizing. Hardware teams building power-hungry AI and AR features on mobile can lean a bit more on external power assumptions—but should still design around users carrying slimmer packs, not bricks.
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