{
  "id": 18038538,
  "title": "Peak Design built a compact travel wireless charger that still has 15W of power when away from an outlet – and a new tiny wall block",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/peak-design-built-a-compact-travel-wireless-charger-that-still-has",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T19:08:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/chargers-power-banks-and-batteries/peak-design-built-a-compact-travel-wireless-charger-that-still-has-15w-of-power-when-away-from-an-outlet-and-a-new-tiny-wall-block"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peak Design, a brand known for camera bags and travel tripods, has recently launched a line of charging essentials. The most notable product is the Kickstand Travel battery, which serves as both a wireless charger and a portable battery. When not connected to a power source, the kickstand offers 15W of charging power with a 5000mAh battery. However, when plugged in, the power increases to 25W. The device can also serve as a smartphone kickstand compatible in both horizontal and vertical orientations with MagSafe. It can also operate as a slim MagSafe backup battery when folded, and the USB-C port allows for charging another device from its built-in battery. Peak Design claims the Kickstand Travel Battery as the world's first Qi2.3-certified wireless charger. The company also introduced a 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station, which replaces the built-in battery of the Kickstand Travel Battery with two wireless charging pads. This unit folds flat for travel and includes a USB-C port for wired charging for a third device. The two charging pads launch alongside a new wall block, named Dual Slim Charger, which measures just 1.3 cm thick. This block has two USB-C ports with equal power allocation, ensuring no fast or slow side. The Dual Slim Charger is accompanied by new cables featuring a woven jacket for durability, a lifetime guarantee against fraying and breaking, and a clip for packing. These cables come in various lengths and versions for 60W and a more expensive 240W option for high-draw devices like laptops and gaming consoles. Peak Design has a history of launching charging accessories, including a folding wireless charging stand, MagSafe car mounts, and accessories designed for use with their own phone cases. Pre-orders for several of these accessories are open on Peak Design's online store, with the Kickstand Travel Battery and 2-in-1 charging stand priced at $99.95 / £84.99 / AU$199.95 / CA$139.95 each. Bundles that include a cable and wall block are priced higher.",
  "summary": "Peak Design just built a portable wireless phone charger that doubles as a travel battery, along with a new 2-in-1 charger",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Gadgeteer",
        "title": "Peak Design’s new chargers fold down for your travel bag",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/peak-designs-new-chargers-fold-down-for-your-travel-bag",
        "published": "2026-11-03T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}