If you’ve been shopping for wireless power banks, two things probably matter most: how easy they are to carry and how well they actually charge your phone. Baseus has two new slim options that aim at slightly different needs. The Baseus PicoGo Air is the ultra-thin 5,000 mAh model, while the PicoGo AM52 steps up to 10,000 mAh capacity and adds a permanently attached USB-C cable.
I’ve used a lot of portable chargers, some great, some good, and some pretty terrible. One consistent problem, though, is that many older chargers I’ve accumulated don’t have the capacity and output power that phones and tablets now require for fast charging. One of the cool things about the INIU Cougar P63 power bank is that it has multiple USB-C and USB-A outputs and can deliver the higher wattage that newer devices crave. The layout and design are very intuitive and easy to understand. The INIU Cougar P63 power bank has a neat little trick. The lanyard loop attached to the…
The folks at Jackery just announced a massive expansion to their residential backup ecosystem, and they are moving out of the garage and right into your living spaces. Say goodbye to those loud, gas-guzzling generators. Jackery is introducing FridgeGuard alongside three new state-of-the-art HomePower Series battery backups designed to keep your life running completely uninterrupted.
Picture this: a severe summer storm rolls into town, the lightning flashes, and the grid goes down. Your mind immediately races through the checklist of modern tragedies: No Wi-Fi. No AC. And, worst of all, a refrigerator packed with premium brisket, craft beer, and dairy products slowly warming up to room temperature. Instead of scrambling for ice bags, you could just sit back, relax, and let a microwave-sized box save your summer. Enter the Anker SOLIX S2000 Portable Power Station, a clever, “fridge-first” battery backup designed explicitly to keep your kitchen running when the utility company throws in the towel.
UGREEN’s Nexode and MagFlow Air Editions arrive with a simple pitch: Apple gear shouldn’t require a brick-sized charger, a cable nest, and a separate battery just to make it through a long day. The new lineup includes the $39.99 UGREEN Nexode Air 65W Charger, the $39.99 Nexode Air 45W Charger Slim, and the $79.99 MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W, all aimed at people who want smaller charging gear without giving up useful speed, safety checks, or enough flexibility to cover a MacBook Air, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods on a desk, plane, or commute.
The CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station is built for a very specific kind of desk problem. If your setup includes a power-hungry laptop, a phone, a tablet, maybe a handheld gaming device, and a growing collection of chargers that seem to multiply overnight, this new 5-port charger is trying to be the one box that replaces the pile. It launches with up to 300W of total output, dual 140W USB-C ports, a dedicated DC power port, and a small on-device display that shows exactly what’s happening in real time.
Anker sent us five of its latest charging products to test, and they cover every charging situation you can throw at them. There’s an ultra-slim magnetic power bank for daily carry, a tiny wall charger with a screen, a foldable 3-in-1 wireless charging station, a 160W three-port brick, and a 20K power bank beefy enough to keep a family’s worth of devices running on a road trip. We spent a few weeks with all of them to figure out what’s worth the money and what you’d be paying for features you’ll never use.
If you want automatic backup power that kicks in the instant the lights go out, the 4Patriots Blackout Buddy delivers exactly what it promises. Installation is dead simple, the automatic switchover is seamless, and the remote monitoring screen is genuinely useful. But here’s the catch: fridge/freezer combos with ice makers may exceed the 600W max output. Our GE Profile fridge/freezer pulled 620W at peak, which means this may not work for some appliances. For older, lower-power fridges or freezers? It may work, but you’ll need to check the power draw.
Power banks are great for phones, but try plugging a laptop or camera charger into one, and you’ll quickly find their limits. The BLUETTI Elite 10 changes the game by packing 128Wh of capacity and a 200W AC outlet into a palm-sized chassis. Weighing just under 4 pounds, it’s even airline-friendly for your next adventure (most airlines allow batteries between 100–160 Wh with prior approval). With 100W USB-C fast charging, a 10ms UPS mode for seamless backup, and a built-in multi-mode LED light, this mini workstation is built to keep your gear running wherever you roam.
Disposable batteries have a way of quietly multiplying in modern homes, especially once toys, controllers, flashlights, and small gadgets start piling up. The new Statik Rechargeable AA Battery and its AAA counterpart aim to ease that familiar frustration by replacing traditional alkaline cells with rechargeable versions that plug directly into USB-C, eliminating the need for a separate charging dock or specialty adapter.
The Statik SmartCharge Pro is a $99 portable battery and wall charger hybrid designed to consolidate the tangle of cables and power bricks that tend to accumulate in your bag. With a 15,000mAh battery, built-in USB-C cable, wireless charging pad, and international plug adapters, it promises to handle everything from your phone to your laptop in a single, travel-friendly device. That’s an ambitious claim. The real question is whether it earns the space it takes up in your carry-on.
The Nomad ChargeKey has always been one of those quiet, practical accessories that earns its keep without demanding attention. Now it is getting a fresh look with a new Stellar Orange limited edition colorway; it turns out that a small splash of color is enough to make this indispensable pocket-sized cable feel newly relevant again.
Sometimes you need to plan ahead for emergencies. Modern homes rely on electricity for nearly everything, and when the power goes out, the inconvenience can turn serious very quickly. If you want backup power without dealing with gasoline, fumes, or engine maintenance, the 4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2200X is positioned as a premium alternative to traditional generators. It offers a large battery, strong output, quiet operation, and bundled solar charging. This portable power station is heavy and limited to four AC outlets, but for home emergency use, it delivers reliable, predictable power without the usual generator headaches.
Anker is partnering with NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman to revolutionize home energy with “Infinite Power” technology. The Anker SOLIX E10 is built on three core pillars: infinite backup capacity, uncompromising whole-home power, and a streamlined experience. The Anker SOLIX line is quickly becoming one of the industry leaders in portable and whole-home power sources.
UGREEN is kicking off its Black Friday event with a lineup that spans compact GaN chargers, Qi2 wireless gear, and storage systems built to handle everything from a growing photo collection to a full creative studio. The promotion is running now through December 1, and with price cuts up to 40%, it gives anyone in need of a charging or storage upgrade a reason to stop pretending that the old cables, half-working bricks, and overstuffed hard drives are still fine.
The EcoFlow Black Friday rollout begins today, offering the deepest price cuts they’ve had all year. Power stations, solar panels, and bundles are marked down sharply, making this the moment to upgrade your backup power setup. Inventory won’t last, and the best deals never do. If you’ve been waiting for a practical, long-term investment, today is the day to act.
Have you ever had one of those “oh crap” moments where your car battery died, and you had to wait forever for someone to come jump you? Terrible. So when I was offered a WOLFBOX 3000A Jump Starter with Air Compressor to test, I was genuinely interested. Featuring a 3000A peak current jump starter, air compressor, power bank, and flashlight, it’s a great tool to keep in any vehicle.
If you’ve ever wrestled with a cable that frays, bends, or suddenly stops working right when you need it most, the new UGREEN MagFlow Qi2 25W series might feel like a quiet sigh of relief. The company has rolled out a fresh family of magnetic wireless chargers designed for Apple and Android devices, all built around the latest Qi2 standard. This means that UGREEN is offering faster charging, smarter energy use, and magnets strong enough to keep your phone locked in place, whether you’re watching videos on your nightstand or charging on a bumpy commute.
If you’ve ever fought over who gets the charger in your living room, shuffled around your desk looking for the “good” cable, or realized your power bank is dead right when you need it, AUKEY thinks it has the cure. Check out the newly introduced AUKEY MagFusion Ark, a modular wireless charging system designed to juggle multiple devices at once without turning your home into a cable graveyard. On paper, it looks like the kind of gadget that could make wireless charging feel less like a convenience and more like a lifestyle upgrade.
The Zens Charging Cable USB C-C Pro 2 and Pro 3 are here to simplify your chaotic charging life. These compact all-in-one solutions don’t just juice up your laptop or tablet; they also give your phone, earbuds, and even your Apple Watch a seat at the charging table. If you’ve ever found yourself digging through a bag full of mismatched cables and power bricks, Zens is positioning these as the antidote.
When the lights flicker during a summer brownout or vanish in the middle of a winter storm, the difference between chaos and calm comes down to one thing: backup power. Portable power stations have become essential, and the DJI Power 2000 enters this market with the confidence of a small-scale power plant. It may seem odd that a company known for drones is tackling blackouts, but inside this sleek box is unmistakable DJI DNA, with a sharp design, fast performance, and a few quirks. The real question? Is the DJI Power 2000 the backup your home can count on?