Dwight Silverman

From expanded power stations to satellite texting, here’s how Houston residents are modernizing hurricane preparation.

Airlines are tightening rules on power banks. Here’s what travelers need to know before flying with portable chargers.

A look at four new Anker charging accessories, including a tiny smart charger, a wireless travel station and a docking hub for laptops.

Plaud Note Pro proves an AI recorder can capture accurate transcripts in loud settings.

We revisit Ottocast Mini, Baseus Free2Pull, Anker MagGo and AT&T Fiber to see what held up after months of daily use.

Find four early holiday tech gifts — Sony Bravia soundbar, Echo Dot Max, Pixel 10 and a slim desk organizer — with deals worth grabbing now.

Reviewer praises Logitech’s MX Master 4 mouse for comfort and controls, but the Signature Slim Solar+ K980 keyboard’s lack of Touch ID disappoints.

A guest column by Dwight Silverman.

The Ottocast Mini wireless CarPlay adapter delivers a reliable, cable-free CarPlay experience for older vehicles, outperforming previous models.

Learn how to keep your devices charged and stay connected during Houston storms with the latest power banks, UPSes, and satellite features.

Discover the top multi-device chargers for powering laptops, phones, tablets and more at home or work, including high-wattage and travel-friendly options.

These device chargers from Anker and others are compact and affordable and full of information.

Amid all the AI infused products featured at CES, there are some that could be worth your money.

These affordable gift ideas from Twelve South, Amazon, Apple, Anker, Creative Technologies and Pixelmator can be had before Christmas.

I take a look at the current state of AT&T’s 5G mobile network; the latest version of the Apple Pencil; a power bank from UGreen; and a low-cost USB-C adapter with a built-in power meter.

Chargers designed to juice up multiple laptops, phones, tablets and other gear all at once keep getting more powerful and smarter. It’s an evolution that makes sense: People who use mobile devices that need charging tend to have more than one, and…

When Hurricane Beryl tore through the Houston area, it knocked out electricity to nearly 85% of CenterPoint’s customers. While plenty of Houston residents have turned to home generators as a backup, that’s not possible for those who live in a condo…

Alongside non-perishable food and water, changes of clothes, and medication, an important part of most Houstonians' hurricane season emergency kits these days are battery banks and other power supplies. The Houston Chronicle's Dwight Silverman wrote…

Tropical Storm Alberto may not have been a haymaker in the Houston area, but its mid-June emergence reminds us that it pays to get ready now for the long (and predicted-to-be active) 2024 hurricane season. That includes getting your tech affairs in…

One of the things I love about iPhones is how, even after 16 years of owning them, I still run across apps and accessories that make them more fun and useful. All smartphones, not just those made by Apple, are infinitely extensible. What follows is a…