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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?The Bluetti AC240 portable power station More

Jackery Explorer 1000 Jackery What’s the deal? Right now, you can save a huge $360 when you buy the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 on Amazon<!–>, bringing it down to just $839, a massive 30% off. Want a bundle that comes with a 200W solar panel? Now you can save even more and get […] More

Image courtesy of @michaelnicollsx, VP of Starlink Engineering at SpaceX SpaceX’s satellite internet is getting a lot more portable and a lot more available. The startup known for its space-powered Starlink internet program has introduced a mobile mini antenna that’s small enough to fit in a backpack. In announcing the product on X in June, SpaceX CEO […] More

Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 sale is a great time to pick up a new TV at a great price. Whether you’re looking to invest in a high-end OLED with best-in-class picture and sound quality, or you just want to pick up a cheap-but-reliable model for streaming or as a second screen, you can find deep discounts from brands like Samsung, Sony, and Hisense. You can also find a variety of screen sizes on sale, from modest 48-inch to truly cinematic 98-inches. To help you find the best deals on TVs ahead of the official Prime Day sale, I gathered a list of current offerings from Amazon More

The AC240 thrives in any environment and joins its predecessor, the AC60P, in being a power station that is just as comfortable braving the rain, snow, and relentless dust as it is in the comfort of your home or office.When it comes to power stations, the AC240 is as well-made and flawless as they get, and it lives up to all the claims on the spec sheet. As part of this review, I tested the capacity, power outputs, and charge times — and everything passed with flying colors.Most of the ports are located on the front of the unit: three buttons for controlling the AC, DC, and USB outputs, and a bright, feature-packed display with important information at a glance. Review: Need backup power for when the lights go out? Check out the Bluetti AC200MAXThe unit weighs over 70 pounds, so it may not be easy for most people to carry it around for long distances. However, it does have handles on either side — resembling an ammo crate — allowing for easier movement by two people if needed. The user reviews are pretty much what I’d expect to read after using this for a few months. It’s a solid unit, a great performer, but heavy and can be noisy when charging at full power.Bluetti AC240 tech specs: Capacity: 1,536Wh | Power: 2,400 watts/3,600 watts surge | Weight: 72 pounds | Connectivity: 9 outletsOutputs3x AC Outputs2x USB-C2x USB-A12V/30A DC12V Output1 x NEMA TT-30 More

The Kindle Scribe is perhaps the perfect example of part e-reader, part tablet to satisfy your reading and note-taking needs. It has the same functions you’ve come to know and love in a Kindle, like 300 ppi glare-free screen, weeks of battery life, and adjustable warm light. It’s also compatible with Amazon’s Basic or Premium Pen, so you can take handwritten notes or underline important quotations within the book you’re reading. Your notes are automatically organized in one place for every book, so you can browse, review, and export them via email. The Kindle Scribe also comes with preset templates to help you create notebooks, journals, and lists, and you can can create sticky notes in Microsoft Word and other compatible Word documents. Review: Amazon Kindle ScribeZDNET contributing writer, Matthew Miller, went hands-on with the Kindle Scribe and called it “close to perfect.” “I use my Kindle Scribe daily as my primary note-taking device, and the habit of carrying it has also resulted in me reading more books than I have in years,” Miller wrote. “It’s an excellent ebook device while also serving as a capable working tablet.”The Kindle Scribe comes with the Basic pen, but for the more advanced features like a dedicated eraser and the shortcut button, you’ll need the Premium pen, which costs $30 extra. However, Amazon customers who have reviewed the Kindle Scribe say that the premium pen is worth paying extra for, especially since it has an eraser and a button that lets you switch the nib from writing to highlighting.Kindle Scribe specs: Display: 10.2-inch 300 ppi Paperwhite display| Battery life: Up to 12 weeks (at 30 minutes per day) | Weight: 15.3 ounces | Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB More

Artie Beaty/ZDNETIf you’re a Google One subscriber, you probably know that one of the benefits included with your subscription is dark web monitoring (along with additional storage, access to Magic Editor, AI Premium, and more). The dark web monitoring feature keeps track of the dark web — sites not indexed by search engines and only accessible via specialized browsers — for personal information such as your Social Security number, address, email, phone number, and birthday. If Google finds your information, you’ll receive an alert and advice on what to do next.Also: 5 ways to improve your Chrome browser’s security (and why you should)Since the service’s debut, Google has limited dark web monitoring to customers who pay between $2 and $20 a month depending on their plan. But Google is soon rolling out the service to all its consumer accounts.First spotted by 9to5Google, subscribers who log in to their Google One accounts have started seeing a message that dark web monitoring is going away in late July with a link to learn more. Clicking the link leads to an explanation from Google that says, “Dark web report will no longer require a Google One membership. All users signed into their Google Accounts can use the feature as it’s made available.” More

The problem with Apple products, such as MacBooks, iPads, and the Apple Watch range, is that they usually carry a hefty price tag and are rarely on sale. But there are deals and discounts, even outside of sales events including Prime Day and Black Friday, if you know where to look. Also: Everything Apple unveiled at its ‘Let Loose’ iPad eventApple frequently refreshes its product ranges — one of the latest being the iPad lineup — and this can open the path to discounts in the form of new, promotional deals for the latest gadgets alongside price reductions for older designs as companies seek to move old stock. Typically, third-party retailers, such as Walmart, Best Buy, Newegg, or Amazon, are the places to find a discount on your new MacBook, iPad, and other Apple products. This month, Best Buy is offering a three-day sale on Apple products, including smartwatches, AirPods, Apple TV, iPads, and more, starting June 7.Also: The best iPhone dealsBelow, you will find the best sales and discounts on Apple products, including MacBooks, Apple Watch, AirPods, and accessories, for the month of June.Best Buy Apple Sales Event dealsApple MacBook Air 13.6-inch laptop More