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June 17, 2026
 
 
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ReelCharge Enters Charging Category With Factory-Direct Strategy, Premium Feature Set
ReelCharge Enters Charging Category With Factory-Direct Strategy, Premium Feature Set
A new player is entering the increasingly competitive mobile power and charging category with a strategy aimed at balancing premium performance with mainstream pricing. Seattle-based ReelCharge officially launches May 19 with a portfolio of more than 30 charging products spanning power banks, GaN wall chargers, wireless charging accessories, travel adapters and portable power solutions.
The company’s launch lineup focuses heavily on simplifying charging for both travel and everyday use through integrated and retractable cable designs that reduce cable clutter and eliminate the need for multiple chargers. The approach taps into growing consumer demand for portable, all-in-one charging solutions that support laptops, smartphones, tablets and wearable devices from a single accessory ecosystem.
 
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Vanco Owner And CEO Brad Corbin Has Passed Away
 
Vanco Owner And CEO Brad Corbin Has Passed Away
Vanco International owner Brad Corbin has passed away at the age of 78. Brad studied engineering at Georgia Tech and joined Vanco as President in 1999, and acquired the company in 2007, where he spearheaded its transition from a regional distributor to a trusted global provider of professional audiovisual equipment.
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SimpliSafe Announces Three New Strategic Appointments
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Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
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The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
The 2026 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The thirteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

Every VIP Award Winner will receive:
  • Coverage in the September VIP Issue of TWICE, as well as on TWICE.com and the TWICE eNewsletter
  • A press release, social graphics, and digital banners, as well as a fully licensed winner’s badge to aid in-house promotion
  • All of the winners’ assets will be fully licensed and can be used both indefinitely and internationally on marketing materials, packaging, displays, etc
The entry deadline is Friday, June 19, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Product discovery has shifted to AI platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot. Human-centric copy is no longer sufficient. Join our June 30 webinar to audit your catalog health and enrich data at scale without tech stack disruption. Register now »
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Apple Home adds new smart lock with auto-unlock that's hands-free
 
Apple Home adds new smart lock with auto-unlock that's hands-free
Earlier this year, Schlage unveiled its Sense Pro smart lock with HomeKit and Ultra Wideband support for auto-unlocking and locking. And today the company announced it's launching this month, details below.
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These are the 3 best smart thermostats we've tested to control your home's temperature and bring down energy costs
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