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ChargerLab's Power-Z KM003C USB-C meter. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETUSB testers have gone far beyond just testing the output voltages and power of ports, and can now test and check for counterfeit Apple chargers and cables.I have dozens of different testers, but undoubtedly the most powerful is ChargerLab's Power-Z KM003C USB-C meterZDNET RECOMMENDS ChargerLab's Power-Z KM003C USB-C meter A powerful USB-C tester that includes all the normal functions you'd expect of a USB-C meter (such as the ability to measure…

A new report says that a tester with inside hands-on experience using Apple's upcoming virtual reality headset has gone from being underwhelmed by the experience to "blown away" by the new device. In June, Apple is expected to debut a mixed-reality headset at its annual developer's conference, WWDC 2023. We've been hearing about the headset for years, and its now expected to debut in just a few short weeks. Rumored features include a whopping $3,000 price tag, apps for fitness, watching TV, gaming, video conferencing,…

MakerHawk Type-C USB-C meter tester. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETIf you're thinking about taking your tech toolbox beyond screwdrivers and pry tools, then a tool that I recommend adding to your arsenal is a USB port tester. And as ports are making the shift away from USB-A to USB-C, I recommend going for a USB-C port tester.The MakerHawk Type-C USB-C meter tester (a number of my older USB-C meters didn't do this), and having a ceiling of 150W also means that this meter can work with Apple's 140W USB-C MagSafe charger…

Last updated: November 11th, 2022 at 06:44 UTC+01:00 Google has launched a new way for ChromeOS users to test new features of the operating system. As per the official community post, Google has introduced the ChromeOS Beta Tester Hub, where not only will you get to experience new ChromeOS features on your Samsung Chromebook, but you can also engage with the developers directly. As per Google, the “goal of this platform is to provide a space where ChromeOS Beta features are easily visible and accessible to all…

The parties have reached a nearly $26,000 settlement A former Nintendo game tester has agreed to a settlement with Nintendo and contracting agency Aston Carter. Via Polygon, Aston Carter will take liability and pay $25,910 in back pay, damages, and interest, according to the documents. The bilateral settlement agreement also entails an additional action. Nintendo must post notice, in email and on-site at its office, informing workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. This is the notice that…

While beta testers are usually expected to report bugs and problems with any feature, Elon Musk was left unpleased by a Tesla owner’s complaint about the car’s self-drive feature. The electric automaker is set to launch its Full Self Driving (FSD) feature as a paid service in future and has been testing it with a group of Tesla owners at their request. One of the members of this beta tester group complained about the feature on Twitter and said that it still needed a lot of work. “Unfortunately, I have to say I’m still…

If you spend a lot of time around malfunctioning and misbehaving tech, having a USB tester can save you a lot of time and hassle when it comes to diagnosing problems.I use a number of different USB meters, but lately, I've been turning to ChargerLAB's POWER-Z KM002C USB-C meter more and more. Physically, I like the KM002C USB-C meter. It's a small, tidy setup. The screen is clear and easy to read. The four buttons make controlling it a lot easier than some of the other meters I've seen that have rotating dials and tiny…