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The 12 best Black Friday portable power station deals 2024: Early sales live now

Portable power stations are pricey -- don't miss these great early Black Friday deals so you can snag one at a discount.

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The best flashlights you can buy: Expert tested
Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 with the included accessories
The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert tested
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The best rechargeable batteries you can buy
EV charger plugged into a car and glowing green
The best home EV chargers: Expert tested
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The 12 best Black Friday portable power station deals 2024: Early sales live now

Portable power stations are pricey -- don't miss these great early Black Friday deals so you can snag one at a discount.
20 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy
Black flashlight against a pink background

The best flashlights you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best and brightest flashlights, from farthest beam distance to highest lumen output, that won't leave you in the dark.
2 weeks ago by Allison Murray in Energy
Ugreen PowerRoam 1200 with the included accessories

The best portable power stations you can buy: Expert tested

Going off the grid or need power in a pinch during a power outage? I tested the best portable power stations to keep your devices running.
2 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy
The process of charging AA-type Ni-Cd batteries in a charger connected to an outlet.

The best rechargeable batteries you can buy

The best rechargeable batteries let you say goodbye to disposable ones and replace them with modern, more sustainable and long-lasting cells.
3 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy
EV charger plugged into a car and glowing green

The best home EV chargers: Expert tested

We tested the best home EV chargers for your electric vehicle based on amperage, durability, and smart features, to help you choose the right one.
3 weeks ago by Jason Perlow in Energy
EcoFlow River 3 portable battery

One of the newest EcoFlow portable batteries is only $159 now

If you need a lightweight portable battery that won't break the bank, check out the EcoFlow River 3, especially at only $159 right now.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Power banks and batteries
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This Bluetti power station is ideal for road-tripping - and now it's 46% off

The Bluetti AC70 is portable and delivers enough power for your basic energy-intensive devices. Right now you can get it for $320 off on Amazon.
3 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Home & Office
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

One of the most versatile power stations I've tested is only $799

The Bluetti AC180 delivers up to 1800W of output, with 11 ports for ultimate flexibility, and now you can grab it for $799.
4 weeks ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Power banks and batteries
Echo Hub

The best smart home devices you can buy: Expert tested

We've tested the best smart home devices that can help make your life easier. Here are our top picks.
4 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra

The best home battery and backup systems: Expert tested

We tested and researched the best home battery and backup systems from EcoFlow, Tesla, Anker, and others to help you find the right fit to keep you safe and comfortable during the hurricane season.
4 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in Energy
DELTA 3 Plus with 400W Solar Panel

EcoFlow portable power stations are over 50% off with these amazing Amazon Prime Day deals: Last chance to save

Some of our favorite portable power stations from EcoFlow are on sale now for Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale. Be sure to act fast because the sales event ends tonight.
1 month ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off right now

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus can pull in sunlight and distribute power across your home, and you can save hundreds on one during Amazon Prime Day.
1 month ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Power banks and batteries
Damage from Hurricane Helene in Asheville North Carolina

I'm a tech pro - but when a hurricane hit my mountain home, the disconnection shocked me

While I'm among the luckier Asheville residents who didn't lose lives or homes, I didn't anticipate how powerless I'd feel without any means of communication in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Ironically, here's the tech that could have helped me.
1 month ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Networking
Anker MagGo Power Bank

Anker recalls three power banks due to fire risk - stop using them now

Design defects in three popular models spur Anker's second recall this year. Here's what you should do right away.
1 month ago by Cesar Cadenas in Power banks and batteries
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)

One of the best smart thermostats I've tested is not made by Ecobee or Amazon

The latest Google Nest Learning Thermostat is the perfect example of a gorgeous piece of tech that works and promises to remain relevant.
1 month ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
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