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It’s Apple Watch season, as you may have heard following this week’s big virtual keynote. So we’re turning our attention to some of the best third-party alternatives out there. You see, Apple’s pricing for its own alternative Watch bands have always proven to be a tough pill to swallow. Thankfully, there are plenty of alternatives out there from various manufacturers. Today, we’re taking a look at the Nomad Modern Strap. It undercuts Apple on pricing at $70 and delivers a sleek approach to a leather band. Full hands-on and a brief overview can be found after the jump.

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A month ago, Anker introduced its PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Gaming Controller, which is a sort of hybrid accessory that checks many boxes. It’s a battery pack while also serving as a controller. There’s also a universal build, which makes it a suitable companion for iPhones and various Android devices. Being that it covers so much ground, the PowerCore Play 6K is a unique offering that differs from other gaming-first controllers we’ve seen on the market. A brief overview and a few hands-on thoughts await below in the latest Tested with gadgetnewsonline.

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Each year that we get a fresh batch of iPads, you can just about bet on a flood of new takes on the classic folio case. We’ve seen affordable options to keyboard-equipped models and everything between. Longtime purveyors of luxury leather accessories Nomad is out with a handful of new cases for Apple’s latest iPad Pro. For today’s Tested with gadgetnewsonline, we’ll be checking out the Nomad Rugged Folio for the 4th-generation 12.9-inch Pad Pro. Hit the jump for a brief overview and a few hands-on thoughts.

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Joby’s Gorillapod lineup has long been known as one of the best ways to safely secure your iPhone, Android, or DSLR while filming on-the-go. We’ve waxed poetic about its various releases before, but one of the more recent options of note has been upgraded with an even more robust build. The Joby Gorillapod 5K now features a “rig upgrade” which allows it to handle even more weight along with additional accessories for the ultimate video setup. At $125, it’s a pricey add-on given its size, but the portability is what makes it a particularly intriguing accessory for capturing footage wherever your adventures take you. Like previous versions, it arrives with bendable legs and arms, which make it all the more flexible. Hit the jump for a quick overview, hands-on thoughts, and more in the latest Tested with gadgetnewsonline.

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When Apple made the move to include a 96W wall charger with its 16-inch MacBook Pro, it suddenly became more obvious than ever that our EDC needed to expand. While the bundled wall charger delivers the power, it’s certainly quite beefy in size. Aukey is amongst a host of other manufacturers that have begun to roll out 100W power adapters with smaller footprints. The new Omnia USB-C Charger with GaN technology arrives as a notably smaller alternative that also costs much less at around $50. Our latest Tested with gadgetnewsonline tackles the question of whether or not this third-party alternative should become the star of your mobile power setup.

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With nearly every smartphone on the market today supporting wireless charging in one way or another, it makes more sense than ever to have a Qi-powered solution on your nightstand. There are plenty of options on the market, of course, at varying price points from uber affordable to high-end. Aukey’s Graphite Qi Charger arrives in the middle at $40 with a metal design, fast 15W charging speeds, and an illuminating LED light. There’s a lot to like here as a mid-range option that won’t break the bank. Hit the jump for some quick hands-on in the latest Tested with gadgetnewsonline.