Sharge’s Macintosh-inspired 67W charger is nearly half off right now

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Sharge’s Macintosh-inspired 67W charger is nearly half off right now

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There’s also still time to save on Sonos speakers and a number of slick Grovemade accessories.

By Brandon Widder, a senior editor overseeing deals, gift guides, and commerce. He spent six years spearheading buying guides and consumer tech coverage at Digital Trends.

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They look like tiny Macintosh computers plugged into a power strip. — Earlier this week, we published a guide rounding up an assortment of last-minute Father’s Day gifts for those who celebrate. However, if you need a Hail Mary and your dad is the nostalgic type with a penchant for all things Apple, the Sharge Retro 67 is currently on sale for an all-time low of $39 ($30 off) at Amazon and direct from Sharge.

In February, my colleague Sean Hollister penned a personal ode to the Sharge’s three-port USB-C PD and PPS charger (and for good reason). The palm-sized Retro 67 measures 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches — which is relatively small for what it offers — and can output 67 watts from a single UL-certified port or 45 watts via the primary port while supplying 20 watts across the remaining two. That’s enough juice to charge a combination of devices (phones, earbuds, handhelds, etc.) or a lightweight laptop like the most recent MacBook Air. It can even slow-charge a beefier machine like the MacBook Pro using the main port, assuming you’re not in any particular hurry.

Wattage is only part of the appeal, though. What makes the Retro 67, well, retro, is that it takes its design from the original Macintosh. The travel-friendly charger also sports foldable prongs and a built-in dot-matrix display, which shows you what kind of power your gadgets are receiving at any given moment. The fact it displays the iconic “digital rain” pattern from The Matrix when not in use is just a plus.

This tiny Mac is powerful enough to charge a Mac — well, a MacBook Air anyhow. It advertises 67W from one port, 45W + 20W from two, or 45W + 15W + the remainder with three. Its Matrix-esque dot readout changes to the number of watts that are currently in use.

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I’m still lamenting Jabra’s exit from the earbud business, but there are still plenty of budget-friendly earbuds that nail the basics. Take Sony’s WF-C500, for example. The entry-level wireless earbuds — which are on sale at Walmart right now for an all-time low of $59 ($41 off) — offer a great fit, 10 hours of continuous playback, and well-dialed sound for the price. The big caveat is they don’t offer active noise cancellation or wireless charging, though, at the current sale price, it’s hard to complain. Read our review.

Grovemade makes some truly excellent desk accessories, many of which use metal, wood, and felt for a more premium touch. They’re definitely pricey, but, thankfully, Grovemade is running an anniversary salethrough June 29th, allowing you to save on shelving, succulent planters, and other gear. I personally use the Wool Felt Desk Pad (now $48) and Wood Laptop Stand (now $160), both of which I’ve found to elevate the look of my workstation.

This weekend is your last chance to save on Sonos speakers and soundbars, many of which are discounted up to 25 percent through tomorrow, June 16th. The Sonos Era 100 ($199) is your best bet if you’re looking for a smart speaker to get you started with the Sonos ecosystem, though, you can also pick up entry-level soundbars like the latest Sonos Beam ($399) and portable options like the Sonos Move 2 ($336), the latter of which is Sonos’ best speaker dollar for dollar sound-wise. Read our guide to the best Sonos speakers.

Earlier this week, we published a guide rounding up an assortment of last-minute Father’s Day gifts for those who celebrate. However, if you need a Hail Mary and your dad is the nostalgic type with a penchant for all things Apple, the Sharge Retro 67 is currently on sale for an all-time low of $39 ($30 off) at Amazon and direct from Sharge.

In February, my colleague Sean Hollister penned a personal ode to the Sharge’s three-port USB-C PD and PPS charger (and for good reason). The palm-sized Retro 67 measures 2.2 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches — which is relatively small for what it offers — and can output 67 watts from a single UL-certified port or 45 watts via the primary port while supplying 20 watts across the remaining two. That’s enough juice to charge a combination of devices (phones, earbuds, handhelds, etc.) or a lightweight laptop like the most recent MacBook Air. It can even slow-charge a beefier machine like the MacBook Pro using the main port, assuming you’re not in any particular hurry.

Wattage is only part of the appeal, though. What makes the Retro 67, well, retro, is that it takes its design from the original Macintosh. The travel-friendly charger also sports foldable prongs and a built-in dot-matrix display, which shows you what kind of power your gadgets are receiving at any given moment. The fact it displays the iconic “digital rain” pattern from The Matrix when not in use is just a plus.

This tiny Mac is powerful enough to charge a Mac — well, a MacBook Air anyhow. It advertises 67W from one port, 45W + 20W from two, or 45W + 15W + the remainder with three. Its Matrix-esque dot readout changes to the number of watts that are currently in use.

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I’m still lamenting Jabra’s exit from the earbud business, but there are still plenty of budget-friendly earbuds that nail the basics. Take Sony’s WF-C500, for example. The entry-level wireless earbuds — which are on sale at Walmart right now for an all-time low of $59 ($41 off) — offer a great fit, 10 hours of continuous playback, and well-dialed sound for the price. The big caveat is they don’t offer active noise cancellation or wireless charging, though, at the current sale price, it’s hard to complain. Read our review.

Grovemade makes some truly excellent desk accessories, many of which use metal, wood, and felt for a more premium touch. They’re definitely pricey, but, thankfully, Grovemade is running an anniversary salethrough June 29th, allowing you to save on shelving, succulent planters, and other gear. I personally use the Wool Felt Desk Pad (now $48) and Wood Laptop Stand (now $160), both of which I’ve found to elevate the look of my workstation.

This weekend is your last chance to save on Sonos speakers and soundbars, many of which are discounted up to 25 percent through tomorrow, June 16th. The Sonos Era 100 ($199) is your best bet if you’re looking for a smart speaker to get you started with the Sonos ecosystem, though, you can also pick up entry-level soundbars like the latest Sonos Beam ($399) and portable options like the Sonos Move 2 ($336), the latter of which is Sonos’ best speaker dollar for dollar sound-wise. Read our guide to the best Sonos speakers.

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