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Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro review: A power station you may never plug into a wall
Why waste a plug when the sun is free and just as fast?
Jackery has been the big name in power stations for a while, and is probably the first company that comes to mind when anyone mentions the words. That's even more impressive when battery brands like Duracell and Energizer are in on the competition.
Growatt makes its immense power station VITA 550 available for pre-order
This article is sponsored by Growatt
If you’ve been looking to add to your anti-winter arsenal or live in a warm climate where January means outdoor adventure, you may want to forgo any post-Christmas sales and hold out for the VITA 550, which was just released by Growatt at the U.S. Consumer Electronics Show on January 5, 2023. An early-bird sale has also kicked off through January 31, giving you plenty of time to take advantage of what will surely be an exceptional product from a top global brand. The VITA 550 is originally marked at $529, but the early-bird sale offers a $100 discount, knocking the price down to just $429. Plus use coupon code GroVita550 for an extra $30 in savings, making the final investment a mere $399.
These headphones could finally deliver on the dream of endless solar charging
With a built-in solar charger, the company hopes you'll never run out of juice
Although some of us still mourn the loss of 3.5mm jacks, the truth is that wireless headphones and earbuds offer a whole lot more convenience. Without a cable, the days of having buds ripped from your ears as you innocently pass by a door handle are long gone. Of course, wireless audio introduces another gadget you have to keep charged up, and that can be a pretty frustrating experience. Urbanista's new ANC-equipped headset looks to ensure you never lose out on your favorite tunes again, all through the power of solar.
Save yourself from blackouts with huge savings on huge portable batteries for Prime Day
Jack in and power up
Power accessory maker Jackery is loading up its big banks and slashing prices for Prime Day happening today and tomorrow. You need something that will last you a couple of cold nights in the dark? We've got hints on when the Lightning Deals are so you can stock up and keep lit.The Explorer 160 portable power station provides 167Wh and comes with one 110V AC outlet (100W max typical, 150W peak), a 12V DC port, two full USB ports, and one USB-C port. You'll be able to snag it for as low as $97 ($43 off current pricing) with a Lightning Deal starting tonight at 5:24 p.m. PDT.
Omni's crowdfunding campaign for its giant $2,099 battery is now live
The Omni power station is also an off-grid communications hub
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Even the most sophisticated technology is rendered useless without power. In a roundup of our favorite USB-C charging banks, Omni's 20+ portable power bank made the top 5. Now Omnicharge is back with the Omni Off-Grid. It's being billed as the world's first power station with integrated off-grid connectivity — and it costs over $2,099, though interested buyers can save some money by backing the crowdfunding campaign.
Amazon has made a busy day for the consuming public: we've just parsed our way through the Echo speakers, the smart oven, other smart ephemera, and a raft of booster shots to Alexa. Now, we're covering the Amazon subsidiaries that have products coming out this fall. For eero, it has revamped its mesh Wi-Fi base station while Ring has a pair of cameras and a bridge between its Alarm hub and older alarm systems. Both are putting price pressure on their respective marketplaces.
Google announced plans in late 2016 to increase its spending on renewable energy. In fact, Google intended to go 100% renewable. Today, Google announced it met the goal last year of matching all of its global energy usage with purchases of renewable energy.
Hey, you! Did you know there's a gigantic ball of burning plasma in the sky that's literally giving away free energy right this second? It's true, there is! Unless it's night time where you live. Then you have to wait for free energy. Unless you have the foresight to store it away during the day with, say, a big honkin' battery. A battery not unlike these huge portable ones from ZeroLemon, those folks who make improbably huge battery replacements for every Samsung and LG phone. They're on sale today over at Newegg.
All over the world, countries and the people who live in them are looking for ways to tap into renewable energy. Solar power seems like one of the more obvious ways to reduce our environmental impact and maybe even save money, but the process of getting started serves as a deal-breaker for many of us. How much does installation cost, and will it even be worth it?
There's a deal over at StackSocial you might want to take advantage of, but you'll have to hurry. The ZeroLemon SolarJuice 10000mAh Battery is on sale for $26, down from a regular price of $50. The deal on this solar-powered battery is only good for the rest of the day, though.
Touch of Modern's site is a place where only the cool gadgets are allowed to hang out, and to do so they have to offer some sort of a discount. In the corner of the room there are currently three Braven speakers all vying for attention, and they're discounted by up to half.