This $20 keychain accessory is the tech gadget I didn't know I needed (especially for travel)

• Nomad's ChargeKey V2 is on sale for $22.
• This version of the handy accessory provides charging speeds up to 240W for laptops and data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps.
• However, some may find its short length too restrictive.

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As often as I rely on USB-C cables to charge my devices or help with work, I hardly think about them. My mindset has been that they're all mostly the same with negligible differences. I usually throw them into my junk drawer and only take a cable out when needed. Plus, what improvements can you really make to smartphone cables?

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That was my belief until I spent some time with Nomad's latest ChargeKey V2. This compact USB-C accessory is ...