I was lucky enough to get an early look and hands-on experience with Satechi’s new OntheGo line at CES this year, and I was immediately impressed. Satechi managed to bridge the gap between tech enthusiasts like myself, who appreciate cutting-edge features like Qi2 and MagSafe charging, and everyday users, thanks to their thoughtful material choices and versatile color palette. Here’s everything you need to know! Be sure to check out our video below on Satechi’s OnTheGo 3 in 1 charger! What you get & specs So in the box you get: The 3 in 1 charger itself 1M USB-C to C cable Nice little travel pouch In typical 2025 standards, you do not get a charging brick, and they recommend a 36W charging brick for optimal performance. It will work with other charging bricks but just won’t be optimal. Specs: Charges your iPhone via Qi2 at 15W Fast charges Apple Watch at 5W Headphone charges at 5W (can also place anything else that supports wireless charging. Hands-on review Satechi’s OntheGo 3-in-1 Charger hits the sweet spot for travelers and everyday users at the same time. It can charge your big three: your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. It also easily fits into every aspect of your life. The foldable design makes it super easy to pack away, but what stood out to me is how you can prop up your phone at different angles while charging. So, in theory, it supports Standby and night stand modes! Whether you’re checking notifications, watching a video, or hopping on a FaceTime call, it adds a layer of versatility that most travel chargers miss. The charger feels sturdy when folded into a stand mode, and the magnetic connection keeps your iPhone securely in place without any wobble. Combined with the premium vegan leather finish, lightweight build, and the new sand color, it is a new staple in my everyday carry. Pricing & availability The new 2 in-1 and 3-in-1 OnTheGo chargers are available today directly from Satechi. They come in three different colors: Black, Desert Rose, and Sand. The 2 in 1 is $79 and the 3 in 1 option is $99. I am happy they have two versions for the people who don’t have AirPods or an Apple Watch. Let me know what you think of these. Are these a charger you would use? Let’s discuss below! Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

$45For some people, note-taking is serious, serious business. That’s why your dad’s great ideas, errant thoughts, to-do lists, and appointments deserve a worthy notebook. Traveler’s leather-bound travel journals are great for jotting down all of the above, especially since they come in a slew of sizes.$45 at Traveler’s Company (various sizes)$69Whether your dad is a fan of the Indiana Jones flicks or he digs MachineGames’ excellent Wolfenstein titles, there’s plenty to like in The Great Circle. The first-person exploration game lets you crack the whip, punch Nazis, and traverse the globe to retrieve precious relics. It’s good fun.Anker Laptop Power Bank$110$13519% off$110There are plenty of portable batteries out there, but few are as versatile and powerful as Anker’s 25,000mAh Laptop Power Bank. The handy pack features two built-in, retractable USB-C cables — one of which serves as a lanyard — allowing you to quickly charge most devices on the go.Backbone Pro$170$170The best mobile controller is the Backbone Pro. It retains the same overall design and feel as the company’s cheaper model, only with some comfort-boosting improvements. It also features a built-in battery and Bluetooth support, so your dad can use it for gaming on his TV, computer, VR headset, or handheld PC.$170 at Best Buy$170 at BackboneAncel AD410 OBD2 Scanner Professional Diagnostic Scanner$40$5020% off$40The more ways you know how to diagnose a possible issue with your car, the less time you’ll spend at the mechanic (sorry, mechanics). Ancel’s diagnostic scanner plugs into the OBD2 port found in most US cars dating back to ’96, letting you see exactly why certain lights on your dash keep popping up.$40 at Amazon (with Prime)$50 at AncelSony WH-1000XM6$448$4500% off$448The latest iteration of Sony’s best-in-class noise-canceling headphones has finally arrived. The newfangled XM6 make subtle improvements to every facet, from sound quality to comfort to ANC, while wisely bringing back the foldable design last seen on the last-gen XM4.Hoto SnapBloq System$216$30028% off$216Hoto’s modus operandi is to make svelte, handsome tools, with the SnapBloq being its sleekest yet. Buying all three sets — which, as the name implies, snap together to form a block — nets you a precision screwdriver, drill pen, and rotary tool, all of which are rechargeable. Dad may already own enough tools, but we bet they don’t look nearly as good as these do.$216 at Amazon$240 at HotoSatechi Vegan-Leather Magnetic Wallet Stand$28$4030% off$28Satechi’s MagSafe-ready wallet addresses two specific needs that may make it a must-have for some dads: it’s crafted from vegan leather, and it doubles as a kickstand. That means the durable wallet provides a hands-free way to watch videos or hop on a call, whether you place it in portrait or landscape mode. AirPods 4$119$1298% off$119Most of Apple’s high-end earbud tech can be found in the AirPods 4, which cost significantly less than the latest Pro model. They’re relatively small, offer great sound, and even support USB-C charging, making them a great pick if you can do without active noise cancellation.James$18$2836% off$18Percival Everett’s first work of fiction earned him the Pulitzer this year — and it’s no surprise. The bold 2024 tale serves as a reworking of Huck Finn as told by the enslaved man who travels with him down the Mississippi, and although it’s dead serious at times due to the subject matter, it’s also inventive, poetic, and surprisingly funny.Xiaomi Sound Pocket$27$3010% off$27Xiaomi doesn’t have as much of a presence in the US as it does globally, but thankfully, the classy Sound Pocket is readily available. The compact Bluetooth speaker supports hands-free calling with its built-in microphone, and its IP67 rating means it can even handle some water — so long as you don’t submerge it for too long.$27 at Amazon (with on-page coupon)$30 at Walmart (with on-page coupon)$35While writing Cat’s Cradle, Kurt Vonnegut needed to pay the bills, so he tried his hand at making board games. His creation, a tactical war-themed tabletop game called GHQ (General Headquarters), never saw the light of day — that is, until recently. Needless to say, the two-player game is a great title for Vonnegut fans and scholars alike.$35 at Barnes & Noble$35 at Kurt Vonnegut’s GHQ Museum and Library$550The Forerunner 570 has no business looking as good as it does for a running watch. Garmin’s new wearable features a bright OLED display, a slick translucent band, and several new features, including skin temperature sensors and a built-in speaker / mic. The only real question is what size to get for dear ol’ dad: 42mm or 47mm?$70Magic: The Gathering isn’t as difficult to get into as you might think, and the Final Fantasy-themed expansion might be the perfect place to start. The upcoming collection has sent the internet into a proverbial spiral, with many products selling out as a result of a very dedicated fan base. Lucky for dad, the entry-level starter kit is still readily available.Nitecore BB21 electric blower$65$707% off$65All of dad’s precious tech is prone to dust and other debris, which can impact usability if left unchecked. Fortunately, with Nitecore’s rechargeable air blower as a companion, he can easily rid his mechanical keyboards and other tough-to-reach crannies of unwanted grime, ensuring all of his gadgets are in tip-top shape.$31Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon has come a long way from the fabled Wisconsin cabin where he supposedly holed up to record his debut. Sable, Fable, his latest LP, is a welcome kaleidoscope of sounds and feelings, from familiar strummers and beat-heavy ballads to the kind of sultry, R&B-flecked tracks that would make Prince swoon.$450Telepathic Instruments’ retrofuturist keyboard is a vibes machine, one designed for people who want to easily produce cool sounds. It only houses a few piano keys, but it has dedicated major, minor, and other inputs that let you get creative without necessarily having to know how to play.$450 at Telepathic InstrumentsChef’n S’mores Roaster$50$7432% off$50You can effortlessly replicate the magic of making s’mores while camping with Chef’n’s small, safe machine. The contained flame on the tidy indoor / outdoor roaster is built to toast marshmallows, while its ceramic dome can melt chocolate onto graham crackers. All you’ll need to supply is a fuel can, plus all the s’mores ingredients you can muster.Panasonic 4K Blu-ray player (DP-UB420-K)$245$2502% off$245Like all of us, your dad deserves to watch movies at the best possible resolution, which is where a 4K Blu-ray player comes in. Panasonic makes some of the best models you can buy, and when paired with the right TV, 4K Blu-rays look and sound better than even the most high-res streaming apps. Plus, it’s still fun to collect discs.$125If your dad’s shaving gadget repertoire is outdated, try treating him to a fantastic — and customizable — beard trimmer. Panasonic’s washable, wide-tipped model comes with 19 adjustable settings and can cut hair, too, just in case dad wants to keep a short ’do or touch up his sideburns.$125 at Amazon$125 at PanasonicOntel Battery Daddy storage system$15$2025% off$15Most modern gadgets are rechargeable via USB-C, but many households still rely on traditional batteries for all sorts of things. Your dad is sure to be impressed with your moxie when you gift him this deluxe battery organizer, which has dedicated compartments for coin cell batteries, large D-cell batteries, and all of the smaller sizes in between.Baseus Free2Pull Retractable USB-C Cable 100W$10$2255% off$10Most people don’t want to wrangle cables… and who can blame them? Not us, which is why several folks at The Verge own Baseus’ handy, retractable USB-C option. The Free2Pull comes in two sizes, each of which conveniently pulls the excess cable into a small puck that’s far tidier and easier to manage than a loose cord.$200Most Lego creations occupy some desk or table space, which can be annoying if you’re trying to tidy up. However, every item from Lego’s Vincent van Gogh collection, which consists of several brick-ified paintings from the artist’s late-1800s heyday, can be assembled and then mounted to your wall.$220A massage gun is a gift that keeps on giving. When muscles and tendons are tight or sore, the Theragun Mini serves as a quick and easy remedy, allowing dad to get on with his day with less discomfort. The third-gen model is just a little smaller, making what was already an ultra-portable device even more compact.Birdfy Feeder 1$120$22045% off$120Looking at birds is cool, and we’re all better off spending more time doing it. And while birdwatching typically requires patience and a decent pair of binoculars, you could summon birds with Birdfy’s entry-level smart feeder, which features a 1080p camera and an app that lets you view birds up close as they munch on seeds.Xreal One smart glasses$499$499The Xreal One aren’t the most affordable augmented-reality glasses available, but they are some of the best for displaying movies and games on the go. You can connect them via USB-C to your smartphone, tablet, or handheld gaming PC, making the 84-gram spectacles the ultimate upgrade for both plane flights and your commute.$499 at Amazon$499 at XrealTime Timer MOD (Home Edition)$20$2520% off$20A basic timer may seem like a thoughtless gift, but there are many tasks we procrastinate on every day that could be more easily managed if we dedicated a little bit of time to them. A visual Pomodoro timer, such as the colorful MOD (Home Edition), is key to helping break tasks into manageable chunks or take them on all at once.Nintendo Switch 2$449$449The Switch 2 could make for a stellar gift for any dad — that is, if you can manage to preorder one ahead of the console’s arrival on June 5th. Nintendo’s latest hybrid console packs a larger 7.9-inch 1080p display, magnetic Joy-Con controllers, and a host of other minor but welcome improvements that build upon what was already a winning formula.

Macworld One of Apple’s great competitive advantages is the way its products work so smoothly together as an integrated ecosystem. Your iPhone pings your AirPods. Your Apple Watch pings your iPhone, and unlocks your Mac. Apple Music is optimized for the HomePod, and Apple Arcade for nearly everything else. Fall in love with just one of the company’s devices or services and, like a dinosaur dipping its toe in a peat bog, you’ll be sucked in and never escape. In a good way. Watch the average WWDC keynote, however, and you’d think Apple had, not a deep and mutually beneficial network of interoperable products, but a single flagship plus some accessories. Sure, you’ll hear about new software features coming to the Mac and the Apple Watch (which got 12 and seven minutes of stage time respectively at WWDC 24). You might even catch some interesting news related to the iPad (nine minutes) and Apple TV (two minutes). But it will be clear that the star of the show (clocking in at a full 16 minutes last year) is that most golden of geese: the iPhone. I’m hopeful that WWDC 25, which starts on June 9, might be different. In fact, I think that, within reason, Apple should ignore the iPhone and focus on other more interesting product lines. Perhaps this year the iPhone should have to manage with two minutes. WWDC 25 comes at a difficult time for Apple, which has been hit by delays and controversies over the past 12 months: Apple Intelligence has been a conspicuous failure and the iPhone 16, which was sold off the back of that feature, proved so disappointing that some customers filed lawsuits. Next month’s event represents an important opportunity for Apple to draw a line under such issues and reset. And you don’t do that by repeating the process with boasts about the upcoming iPhone 17. Instead, Apple could start by giving some proper attention to the Apple Watch, which analysts tell us has been in significant global decline for two years. The time is ripe for Apple Intelligence to arrive on the wrist (albeit likely piggybacking off the processing power of a nearby iPhone) ahead of new hardware in the fall. A younger and less commercial product than the iPhone, the Apple Watch has far more room to grow. It needs the attention far more than the iPhone does. Pundits also predict that macOS 16 is going to see a thorough redesign this summer, with a new redesign inspired by Vision Pro, and the Mac itself could get new hardware in the form of the M4 Ultra Mac Pro. All of which feels a lot more interesting and relevant than generative AI and Siri learning to understand natural language at… some… point. Let’s give the pro Mac users some love. We iPhone owners will survive a bit of neglect. The iPhone has had most of the attention for the best part of two decades, and it feels like Apple is running out of interesting things to say. So let’s hear instead about the smaller and less commercial projects going on in the background at Apple Park. I want to know more about Apple’s vision for the post-smartphone future, which of course means visionOS 3 (and hopefully progress on third-party apps and content) but also encompasses the role of other wearables such as the Apple Watch and AirPods. Tell me about the smart home. Tell me about fitness and entertainment. Just don’t tell me anything more about the iPhone. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Your iPhone notifications are ruining your life. Here are 3 easy steps to fix them. Maybe Apple was right about Siri all along, ponders the Macalope. Let’s take a depressing look at the best Apple tech that’s gone forever. Sic transit gloria mundi and all that. WWDC 2025 is only weeks away. Here are 7 announcements I can’t wait to see. After Google IO’s big AI reveals, my iPhone has never felt dumber, says Mahmoud Itani. Here are 26 free macOS apps every Mac user should have. How many have you got? Podcast of the week WWDC is coming soon, and on episode 935 of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the current state of Mac hardware and macOS, and what that tells us about what Apple could be doing at WWDC. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner McAfee Total Protection for Mac review: Not as good as it should be. OnlyOffice for Mac review: The free Microsoft 365 alternative you’re looking for. Soundcore AeroClip review: Clip-on open-ear earphones. Satechi SM3 review: A smooth, responsive mechanical keyboard. The rumor mill The iPhone 17 Air’s battery looks to be exactly as bad as we feared. Apple AI glasses ‘better made’ than Meta’s now on tap for 2026. Apple job posting confirms that a Calendar revamp is in the works. Apple plans to offer AI alternatives as it works to overhaul Siri. Software updates, bugs, and problems Massive data breach exposes swath of unencrypted Apple ID logins. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Firm, responsive mechanical keyboard Competitive price Pairs with four separate devices Can switch between macOS and Windows Cons Modest battery life US-only layout Lighting effects drain the battery Our Verdict Battery life could be better, and the U.S.-only layout option limits the keyboard’s worldwide appeal. However, the SM3 feels smooth and responsive for high-speed typing, and its versatile connectivity features make it a good choice for office use. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Most keyboards these days tend to fall into two main categories, opting either for a slimline, low-profile design similar to Apple’s Magic Keyboards, or larger ‘mechanical’ keyboards that provide a physical switch mechanism inside each individual key. Mechanical keyboards aren’t as elegant, as they tend to look rather chunky compared to their slimline rivals – and the switches inside the keys tend to be noisier too – but many people prefer them as they provide firmer, more responsive keystrokes, both for speedy typing when you’re at work, and for fast reaction times during hectic gaming sessions. As the name suggests, Satechi’s SM3 Slim Mechanical keyboard is an attempt to provide the best of both worlds, with a relatively compact design that also provides the more tactile responses of a mechanical keyboard. The SM3 is also a full-size keyboard, with 108 keys, including a row of Function keys, a separate numeric keypad for number-crunching, and a set of cursor and navigation keys. Available in light or dark colour schemes, the SM3 is sturdily built, with the main body made out of aluminium. It’s still relatively compact for a full-size keyboard, though, measuring 20mm thick, 430mm wide and 119mm deep. Mechanical keyboards can use several different types of switches, but the SM3 uses ‘brown’ switches that are quieter than some other types, so it’s not quite as loud as the ‘clicky’ keys used on some keyboards, but we still found that the keys do travel well and feel smooth and responsive when you’re typing. There are two legs on the base that allow you to adjust the height and angle of the keyboard, along with a series of rubber grips on the base that help to hold it steady on your desk when you’re pounding away at the keys. It’s pretty versatile too, as the SM3 can pair with up to four separate devices – two via Bluetooth, and one using a USB wireless dongle (although the dongle has an ageing USB-A interface, so Mac users may need an adaptor if their Mac only has USB-C). The keyboard does have a USB-C port, with a USB-C cable included in the box, and you can also use it as a straightforward wired keyboard as well. There are also four buttons just above the numeric keypad that allow you to quickly switch between devices using the Bluetooth, dongle and wired connections. Satechi has plenty of experience making accessories for Macs, so the SM3 arrives with Command and Option keys just like a conventional Mac keyboard. However, it also includes a spare set of removable keys for Windows PCs – for the Windows Menu and Alt keys – which you can easily swap over if you want to. It even includes keyboard shortcuts that let you switch the keyboard settings between macOS and Windows operating systems too. When using the macOS settings, the Function keys control general features such as brightness, volume and Play/Pause for music and video, or you can use the dedicated Fn key to switch modes so that the Function keys support Mac-specific controls such as Mission Control for showing or hiding the desktop and application windows. The battery life isn’t going to break any records, though. Satechi informed us that the battery should last for around 20 days with the backlight turned off, and around 15 days with the backlight set at a low level. That’s shorter than rivals such as Logitech’s more expensive MX Mechanical keyboard, but at least you do have the option of using the SM3 as a wired keyboard while it’s recharging via the USB-C cable. The backlight on the SM3 provides three levels of brightness, along with 14 different lighting patterns – most of which are hugely annoying and distracting, although some of them are a little more useful, such as the pattern that lights up individual keys as you press them. The only real disappointment is that the SM3 is currently only available with a U.S. layout. That’s not too much of a problem for English-speaking countries, but obviously limits the appeal of the SM3 outside the U.S. It also seems rather short-sighted, since mechanical keyboards such as this do allow you to replace the keys and change the keyboard layout quite easily. Should you buy the Satechi SM3 Slim Mechanical Keyboard? The firm, responsive mechanical keys of the SM3 will be useful both for gaming and for office work, and the ability to pair the keyboard with four separate devices will be very useful too. See the other Mac keyboards we rate in our round up of the Best Mac Keyboards. You can also use this keyboard with an iPad, see the best iPad Keyboards in our group test.