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To figure this out, you’re going to need to get a pencil and do some back of the envelope calculations.  You’re going to need a couple of bits of information.First, you need to know what devices you are going to power. List them all, because forgetting that coffee pot or heated blanket could make the difference between the power station lasting all day, or giving up the ghost on you before the day is over.Specifically, you want to know how much power, in watts, each device draws. This information is usually found on a label on the device. For example, a heater might draw 1,000W, while a CPAP machine might draw 60W. This figure represents the maximum power consumption, and you will find that the power consumption of some devices, such as CPAP machines, fluctuates greatly, while for other devices, like the heater, the power consumption remains quite stable.Next, you need to know how long you plan on running your devices during a day, or between recharges of your power station. Your heater might run for two hours, while the CPAP machine could run for eight hours.Power station capacities are measured in watt-hours (Wh). A device drawing 1,000W running for one hour uses 1,000Wh. Therefore, the same device running for two hours will need 2,000Wh. Heaters are some of the most power-hungry devices that people find themselves needing to run.Similarly, a CPAP machine that uses 60W will consume 60Wh per hour, so running it for eight hours would consume 480Wh.Your total energy usage over 24 hours would then be 2,480Wh.Based on this, you might think that a 2,500Wh capacity power station would be sufficient. However, in reality, nothing is perfect, and there are energy losses in the system. The rule of thumb is to add 20% to your total and then round up to the next highest capacity available. So, you’d be looking at a power station with a capacity of around 3,000Wh to ensure you have enough stored power for the day. More

zhengshun tang/Getty Images SAN DIEGO — At its annual FinOps X meeting, the FinOps Foundation announced the launch of “FinOps Certified: FinOps for AI.” The new training and certification program is designed to equip FinOps practitioners with the skills needed to manage and optimize the rapidly growing costs associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in cloud environments. This […] More

Nomad always has an overstock sale option to help offload various products and models. The open box sale is live while supplies last, and plenty of popular products, like limited edition Apple Watch bands are flying off the shelves. However, deals are subject to sell out or expire at any time, although ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We’re sorry if you’ve missed out on this deal, but don’t fret — we’re constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com. More

Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images If you collaborate with other people on the same Google Drive files, a new AI-powered feature will help you stay on top of any changes made while you’re away. Google recently announced a new feature called Catch me up. Starting Wednesday, Google said, Gemini can tell when changes are […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Eufy E15 Robot Mower for yards up to 0.2 acres is available for $1,800, while the Eufy E18 covers up to 0.3 acres and costs $2,000 This robot mower uses visual recognition, AI algorithms, and 3D sensors to distinguish the boundaries of a lawn and avoid obstacles in real time […] More

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery Amazon is offering 31% off the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2<!–> and an extra $50 with an on-page coupon, bringing the price down to $499. Jackery is one of the best brands on the market, and I’ve tested – and relied on for several weeks – many of the company’s units, ranging from […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Hoto 12-in-1 electric screwdriver is typically priced at $60, but is currently on sale for $40. This electric screwdriver has a fast 220 RPM motor, two buttons for screwing in and out for ease of use, three torque settings for different tasks, a circular LED shadowless lamp for better visibility. […] More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETAlmost a year after teasing an AI-powered “Ask Photos” feature for its Photos app, Google says the feature still isn’t quite ready.An official rollout has been going on since October, but Google says it’s pausing the current rollout at least two weeks while it works out some bugs.Also: This new Google app lets you use AI on your phone without the internet – here’s howIf you’re not familiar, the feature helps you find certain photos or bits of information by asking Gemini. For example, you might ask, “Where did we camp the last time we went to Yosemite?” or “Find selfies I took in museums on my trip to New York.” The feature wasn’t exactly reliable, though, often missing photos that were in the folder and running painfully slow at times. Responding to complaints on X, Jamie Aspinall, product manager for Google Photos, said, “Ask Photos isn’t where it needs to be, in terms of latency, quality and ux. Rollout has been paused at very small numbers while we address these issues. In ~2 weeks we’ll ship an improved version that brings back the speed and recall of the original search.” Aspinall didn’t explain specifically how Google was addressing these problems.  More