Plug a microwave into a wall outlet. That’s legal. Plug a solar panel into the same outlet, and until 14 months ago, you’d have been breaking the rules in all 50 states. Utah flipped that switch in March 2025, and as of May 15, 2026, four more states have followed. That’s the real story behind […]
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The 2026 portable power station class is the first generation built squarely for renters. EcoFlow, Anker, BLUETTI, and Jackery have all refreshed their 1kWh-tier units over the last 18 to 24 months, swapping in LiFePO4 cells, dropping weight, and pushing UPS passthrough times that used to live only in pro-tier hardware. The category has quietly
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April finished with a smaller, weirder set of launches than usual, and somehow that’s where the good stuff hides. We pulled the 10 that kept showing up in real pockets and on real desks, not just in press kits. A few of these you’ve probably scrolled past, which is exactly why they’re on the list.
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The last couple of weeks in gadgets weren’t loud. No Apple keynotes, no Samsung Unpacked, no trade show floors packed with press badges. And yet the stuff that actually shipped or got announced during that quiet stretch is wilder than most of the products fighting for stage time at CES. A desktop PC shaped like
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Spring has a way of reminding everyone that reliable power isn’t optional. Between unpredictable storm seasons, the first camping trips of the year, and the growing reality that grid outages can hit any neighborhood without warning, portable power stations have turned into one of the most popular product categories heading into warmer months. The latest
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There’s a phone at MWC 2026 that can start an actual fire. OUKITEL’s WP63 hides an electric igniter behind a tiny trap door on the top of the phone, and that’s only one of five products the rugged device maker brought to Barcelona last week. The full lineup spans phones, a tablet, a laptop, and
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ARTICLE – Portable power stations weren’t supposed to get better by getting smaller. The whole category started because people needed more capacity, not less bulk. But that’s the tension DJI is now betting on with the Power 1000 Mini, a 1,000 Wh lithium iron phosphate battery that weighs 11.5 kg and measures 314 x 212
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REVIEW – My wife is very creative and eco-conscious. Some time ago, she launched her own business, making eco-friendly candles, diffusers, Room Sprays, and more from all-natural products. Sh usually sets up at Fairs and other pop-up events, and on most occasions, the Host provides no power, or power is provided for an extra cost.
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REVIEW – Is “retro cool” a thing? Meet the 7711 Nomad Backpack from Backpackbeats! While this bag has throwback vibes, it also has all the things you need for modern commutes and travel. Let’s learn more. To the review! ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $163 Where to buy: Go to the Backpackbeat web site! What is
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REVIEW – As Gadgeteers, we need power to use many of the products we review. Portable power banks are ubiquitous and considered a staple of many EDC users. The KUXUI S2 Qi2 MagSafe Solid-State Power Bank is different in its battery technology. What are the advantages and differences of using a portable power bank built
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