And it's not just smartphones -- most modern chargers can handle heavier loads such as tablets and laptops. With the transition from silicon transistors to gallium nitride (GaN) transistors ...

[Brian Dipert] looked at what this means in a practical sense by tearing down a GaN phone charger. The charger in question is a 30 watt USB-C charger produced by Voltme. It cost [Brian] just $10 ...

The 100W USB-C GaN charger can help you out in a pinch, and it can currently be yours for only $59.99 (reg. $119). This tiny but mighty power solution is less than the length of a credit card ...

A USB charger that uses gallium nitride (GaN) components rather than silicon. GaN chargers are more efficient and smaller than USB chargers, and they can contain more ports per square inch.

No matter which type of USB charger you’re looking for, these are the ones I think you should buy. The Anker Prime 67W GaN is an efficient and powerful charger. It supports all the key standards ...