After years of teasers and preliminary announcements, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) confirmed at IFA 2024 that its wireless charging standard for kitchen appliances will launch in 2024. Ki aims to be for households what Qi became for smartphones.
If you’re in the market for a portable power station as a backup supply this fall and coming winter, now might be the best time to pick up one. The Labor Day sales have brought some of the popular entries on discounts. For instance, the Ecoflow Delta 2 returns to $499 after a huge 50 percent cut. It’s the second-best price and $20 shy of the record-low.
In the world of consumer electronics, design is all too often placed on the back burner in favor of technical specifications. Samsung plays the piper’s tune and wants to create a synthesis of both with the Music Frame. This speaker was designed to impress both in terms of aesthetics and sound. However, can real sound quality be found behind the elegantly designed façade? Find out what the $399 Samsung Music Frame can do in nextpit’s review.
Jackery has refreshed its popular Explorer 1000 portable power station with the new Explorer 1000 V2, adding a more efficient and safe battery as well as extra ruggedness. If you’re up for a power station upgrade, the Explorer 1000 V2 SolarSaga 200W plummets near to all-time low price at $929 after a $370 coupon is applied.
The Bluetti AC200L is the latest in the company’s AC series, featuring a 2 kWh capacity and a constant output of 2,400 W. This versatile power station is great for both indoor and outdoor use. Despite one minor drawback for outdoor use, we found the AC200L to be one of the top portable power stations with a solar option on the market. Find out why in our detailed review.
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With summer already in the rearview mirror, we’re now in back-to-school season. This time of year is also great for shopping for a new robot cleaner to help you tidy or wipe your floors with minimal effort. Currently, the well-regarded brand Yeedi has its best-selling M12 Pro+ and C12 Pro Plus models on sale, offering discounts of up to $230.
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Those seeking a great deal on an all-in-one robot cleaner do not need to look much further. Roborock’s robot vacuums are now on sale on Amazon, with our favorite Q7 Max+ dropping to the all-time low price of $379 after a jaw-dropping 56 percent discount is applied.
Portable power stations come in different capacities and forms. And if you’re in the market for a tiny but capable model, Bluetti’s EB3A is now on sale on Amazon. It has returned to $198, which is the best-recorded price, slashing the usual listing by $101 (34 percent).
Jackery is known for making some of the most rugged portable power stations. It also refreshed its Explorer catalog by adding new features and upgrading the existing ones. Following the launch of the new Explorer 1000 v2 in the US, the company announced it would debut the portable power station alongside the new Explorer 240 v2 and Solar Saga 100 in Europe.
The increasing networking of household appliances not only brings convenience to our everyday lives but also raises serious security issues. In the latest case, the Chinese manufacturer Ecovacs, known for its robot vacuums, has revealed a serious security vulnerability that allows attackers to access the integrated cameras and microphones. These findings, presented by security-focused researchers at a specialist conference, have caused quite a stir and could have far-reaching implications for users. Here we take a look at the situation and the appropriate measures.