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Belkin recalls Boost Charge Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition, cites possible fire safety hazard

Accessory maker Belkin has issued a recall for its Boost Charge Portable Wireless Charger + Stand Special Edition, which is sold in Apple retail stores as well as online through Apple and Belkin. The unit is being called due to fire and shock hazards, and has been cited by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. […]

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FAA bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handsets on U.S. flights

Ok, if you bring a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handset onto a plane, this may be a viable reason as to why the burly security types are tackling you. The Federal Aviation Administration recently banned the Galaxy Note 7 from being brought onto airplanes. Under a new Emergency Restriction / Prohibition Order, it’s now a […]

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Apple issues recall for Beats Pill XL speaker, cites possible overheating, fire risk

This isn’t the most auspicious beginning to Apple’s partnership with Beats. Also, if you bought a Beats Pill XL speaker at an Apple store, there’s a chance it could catch fire. Apple has issued a rare recall notice on the Beats Pill XL portable Bluetooth speaker sold in Apple Stores and various other retailers. The […]