WIRED recommends choosing portable solar generators by brand rather than focusing on individual models, highlighting Jackery as a reliable, easy-to-use option for camping, RV travel and home backup. The guide matters because these battery systems, paired with portable solar panels, can provide independent electricity where mains power is unavailable or disrupted. Jackery performed consistently well…

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed entire neighbourhoods and forced hundreds of people into emergency shelters, illustrating the increasing scale and severity of modern fire seasons. The crisis matters because it has displaced vulnerable residents, including older people and carers, while emergency officials warn that such events are likely to begin earlier, last longer and…

Nitecore has launched the NB10000 Gen 4, a 10,000mAh power bank aimed at backpackers, cyclists and endurance athletes who prioritise low weight and small size. The Verge found it to be the lightest and most compact power bank in its capacity class, though its £84-equivalent price and some unnecessary design choices limit its appeal. The…