https://www.scmp.com/rss/501931/feed The latest news, analysis and opinion on Anker. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com June Lai and Josh Wright wished they could take their iPhones with them wherever they went. But the outdoor enthusiasts knew the devices wouldn’t survive the places they regularly visit… like mountains, canyons and beaches.  “We’re using our iPhones for our route guides for rock climbing. They are obviously used for navigation and communication, but we really couldn’t use them in the climbing cracks,” Wright told me in their office in Hong Kong.  The potential hazards ranged from dropping the... https://www.scmp.com/tech/how-two-outdoor-adventurers-built-accessory-apple-didnt-know-it-wanted/article/3108616?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/how-two-outdoor-adventurers-built-accessory-apple-didnt-know-it-wanted/article/3108616?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:39:29 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS June Lai and Josh Wright wished they could take their iPhones with them wherever they went. But the outdoor enthusiasts knew the devices wouldn’t survive the places they regularly visit… like mountains, canyons and beaches.  “We’re using our iPhones for our route guides for rock climbing. They are obviously used for navigation and communication, but we really couldn’t use them in the climbing cracks,” Wright told me in their office in Hong Kong.  The... https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3108617/how-two-outdoor-adventurers-built-accessory-apple-didnt-know-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3108617/how-two-outdoor-adventurers-built-accessory-apple-didnt-know-it?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Oct 2019 02:30:00 +0000 June Lai and Josh Wright wished they could take their iPhones with them wherever they went. But the outdoor enthusiasts knew the devices wouldn’t survive the places they regularly visit… like mountains, canyons and beaches.  “We’re using our iPhones for our route guides for rock climbing. They are obviously used for navigation and communication, but we really couldn’t use them in the climbing cracks,” Wright told me in their office in Hong Kong.  The potential hazards ranged from dropping the... https://www.scmp.com/tech/how-two-outdoor-adventurers-built-accessory-apple-didnt-know-it-wanted/article/3030994?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/how-two-outdoor-adventurers-built-accessory-apple-didnt-know-it-wanted/article/3030994?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:00:14 +0000 When shared power banks first popped up in China a few years ago, there was no lack of skeptics. These battery packs, which can be grabbed and dropped at charging stations as small as a mini fridge, can be rented through apps. They target urbanites who need to power up their phones on the run, but critics questioned why anyone would want to rent a portable charger when they could simply carry their own. Well, it turns out plenty of people like the idea. Around 150 million people in China are... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3024998/how-power-bank-sharing-startups-defied-skeptics-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3024998/how-power-bank-sharing-startups-defied-skeptics-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Aug 2019 01:37:13 +0000 When shared power banks first popped up in China a few years ago, there was no lack of skeptics. These battery packs, which can be grabbed and dropped at charging stations as small as a mini fridge, can be rented through apps. They target urbanites who need to power up their phones on the run, but critics questioned why anyone would want to rent a portable charger when they could simply carry their own. Well, it turns out plenty of people like the idea. Around 150 million people in China are... https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/how-power-bank-sharing-startups-defied-skeptics-china/article/3024855?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/how-power-bank-sharing-startups-defied-skeptics-china/article/3024855?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:58:19 +0000 Anker made a name for itself by creating high-quality power banks, headphones, and mobile accessories at acceptable prices. Now it’s doubling down on home gadgets as well. This week, the China-based manufacturer unveiled a new smart robot vacuum and an improved smart speaker at Berlin’s IFA 2018 -- a consumer electronics trade show.   The RoboVac 30C, introduced under Anker’s home appliance brand Eufy, is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant -- an upgrade from its predecessor. The... https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/ankers-new-robot-vacuum-has-alexa-and-google-assistant/article/2162253?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/start-ups/ankers-new-robot-vacuum-has-alexa-and-google-assistant/article/2162253?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:07:05 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Anker made a name for itself by creating high-quality power banks, headphones, and mobile accessories at acceptable prices. Now it’s doubling down on home gadgets as well. This week, the China-based manufacturer unveiled a new smart robot vacuum and an improved smart speaker at Berlin’s IFA 2018 -- a consumer electronics trade show. Anker, the Chinese startup behind Amazon’s most popular power banks The RoboVac 30C, introduced under Anker’s home... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028782/ankers-new-robot-vacuum-has-alexa-and-google-assistant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028782/ankers-new-robot-vacuum-has-alexa-and-google-assistant?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:07:05 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS If you’ve ever searched for a portable charger on Amazon, chances are you’ll see one name appearing over and over again: Anker. The Chinese brand, founded in 2011, is a favorite among reviewers. Other brands might have more advanced features, but Anker’s power banks are known for providing just the right amount of goodies at an acceptable price. BestReviews endorsed the PowerCore 26800 as “Best of the Best.” Tom’s Guide called the PowerCore 20100 “an... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028223/anker-chinese-startup-behind-amazons-most-popular-power-banks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028223/anker-chinese-startup-behind-amazons-most-popular-power-banks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:42:59 +0000