Technische tips

Your fast charger is only as fast as the cable you plug into it. Two leads can look identical and perform worlds apart — here's how to tell them apart.

It snaps to the back of your phone and charges with no cable, no case off. Here's how magnetic charging actually works, and which size fits your day — from £14.80.

That old white brick is slower, hotter and three times the size it needs to be. Here's what GaN actually means, and how to pick the right one — from £12.85.

Overnight charging isn't the villain everyone thinks it is. Here's what actually wears your battery down — and the two cheap fixes that genuinely help.

Garden, beach or backpack — two ways to bring the sound. One booms across a party with a light show; one clips to your bag and pairs into stereo. Here's which is you.

Wired audio never really died — it just moved to a little adapter. Here's exactly which one you need for headphones, gaming, calls or the car, from £4.19.

Three ways to get sound into your ears, three very different experiences. Here's how each one really performs in 2026 — and the honest answer to which suits your life.

Most "sweat-proof" earbuds quit the first time you get serious. Here's what the waterproof rating actually means, and the pair built to be submerged.

The quiet switch to USB-C turned your iPhone into a hub. Here are 10 things you can actually plug in, and the three Gibutech essentials you'll reach for every day.

USB-C, Lightning, or 3.5mm — which adapter or cable you need depends entirely on the port your phone has and the device you are connecting it to. Here is the complete map.

Two Gibutech outdoor speakers, two very different purposes. One fills a room. The other fills a garden. Here is how to match speaker to space.

Why do some cables last years while others fray in months? The answer is in the jacket — and understanding it is the difference between one cable purchase and many.

The small badge that separates safe, full-speed charging from cables that trigger warnings and degrade your iPhone — explained clearly.

Not all Lightning cables charge at the same speed. This guide explains the difference between USB-A and USB-C Lightning cables, what wattage means for your iPhone, and which cable suits your charger and daily routine.

Both models share identical 22.5W fast charging, three built-in cables, and a digital LED display. Capacity is the one decision. Here is how to make it.

Three cables built directly into the unit. Four simultaneous outputs. 22.5W fast charging. A digital display that shows exactly what is left. Here is what that means in practice.

All USB-C cables look identical, but they are not. This guide explains wattage, data speed and build quality so you choose the right cable the first time.

GaN chargers are smaller, cooler, and faster than the silicon adapter that came with your phone. Here is what GaN actually means, why the wattage number matters, and which charger fits your setup — from 20W single-port to 65W dual-port, all under £30.

Which capacity actually matches your daily routine? A slim 5,000mAh for commuting or a 10,000mAh dual-output for travel and heavy use — with a capacity breakdown to help you decide.

Two over-ear wireless headphones at two very different price points. The premium pick delivers hybrid ANC and Bluetooth multipoint for £49.99. The budget pick delivers solid noise cancellation for £20.59. Here is what each one actually gives you.

Two earbud designs, two very different use cases. One seals out the world for deep sound. The other leaves your ears open for total awareness. Here is how to choose the right pair for your daily routine.