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Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh (arstechnica.com)

2026-09-15 | get Anker PowerCore 10000 portable charger → | tags: volvo, xc60, xc90

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8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): 20+ Models Tested (wired.com)

2026-09-11 | by Simon Hill | get Epicka universal travel adapter → | tags: travel adapters, universal adapters, usb ports

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Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI (theverge.com)

2026-09-10 | by Andrew J. Hawkins | get Lectron level 2 portable EV charger 240V → | tags: volvo xc40, plug-in hybrid, gemini ai

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DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US (theverge.com)

2026-09-06 | by Thomas Ricker | get EcoFlow PowerStream microinverter solar kit → | tags: plug-in solar, balcony solar, solar panels

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California passes bill to make plug-in solar systems easier and cheaper to install (techspot.com)

2026-09-02 | by Skye Jacobs | get EcoFlow balcony solar plug-in kit → | tags: california, sb 868, plug-in solar

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The UK has legalized plug-in solar (but don't rush to buy a kit) (engadget.com)

2026-08-27 | by Daniel Cooper | get EcoFlow RIVER 3 portable power station → | tags: plug-in solar, uk standards, residual current devices

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Will plug-in solar plus batteries solve your power problem? I did the math (zdnet.com)

2026-08-26 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get EcoFlow DELTA 2 portable power station → | tags: ecoflow, solar batteries, microinverter

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Adafruit USB Type C CC Resistor Fixer (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-24 | by Adafruit Industries | get Anker USB-C to USB-C cable → | tags: usb type c, adafruit, cc resistor

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Back-to-back Amazon CPU scam delivers empty Ryzen 5 9600X boxes in 72 hours — $ 10,000-a-month business customer captures fraud on camera (tomshardware.com)

2026-08-22 | by Kunal Khullar | tags: amazon, ryzen 5 9600x, pc plug

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Plug and Pwn attack uses fake USB devices for Windows SYSTEM access (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-08-12 | tags: windows, plug and pwn, usb devices

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The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 is the portable power station I’ve needed for years (androidauthority.com)

2026-08-12 | tags: anker, solix c2000 gen 2, alternator charger

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Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones (theverge.com)

2026-08-07 | by Sean Hollister | tags: charger, monitor, plug

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Plug-in solar is coming. Plug-in batteries should follow (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-08-02 | tags: plug-in batteries, rooftop solar, uk government

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Balcony Solar: $1.74/watt direct plug-in solar (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: balcony solar, plug-in solar panel, watt

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Grab this highly rated travel adapter for just $17 today (androidauthority.com)

2026-07-29 | tags: tessan, travel adapter, amazon

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HomeKit Weekly: The Amazon Basics Matter plug delivers Apple Home support for under $10 (9to5mac.com)

2026-07-25 | by Bradley C | tags: amazon basics, matter support, homekit

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The UK will legalize plug-in solar on August 27 (engadget.com)

2026-07-21 | by Daniel Cooper | tags: plug-in solar, micro-inverter, uk legislation

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The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter is now available in the US (engadget.com)

2026-07-20 | by Anna Washenko | tags: hoymiles, hilow pro, ul 3700

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Arduino Launches Plug-and-Play Modules for Long-Range Sensor Projects (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-07-18 | tags: arduino, plug-and-play modules, long-range sensors

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2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric (arstechnica.com)

2026-07-16 | tags: toyota rav4, plug-in hybrid, atkinson cycle

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Installing plug-in solar at home? Watch for these 6 expert-backed safety concerns (zdnet.com)

2026-07-06 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Solar Power Installation Kit → | tags: concerns, electrical, panels

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Considering plug-in solar at home? Electrical experts say to watch for these 6 safety risks (zdnet.com)

2026-07-02 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Home Solar Safety Kit → | tags: plug-in solar, microinverter, niceic

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Plug-in solar poses 6 safety risks, say electrical industry groups - here's when to call a pro (zdnet.com)

2026-07-02 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Electrical Safety Circuit Tester → | tags: plug-in solar, microinverter, electrical safety

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8 Best Travel Adapters (2026): My Top Recommendations (wired.com)

2026-07-02 | by Simon Hill | get Universal Travel Power Adapter → | tags: travel adapters, universal adapters, plug types

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Here's why you shouldn't plug a power strip into a smart plug (engadget.com)

2026-06-29 | by Cheyenne Macdonald | get Smart Power Strip → | tags: smart plug, power strip, voltage

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8 plug-in gadgets that take your outlets from basic to better (including a lifesaver) (zdnet.com)

2026-06-29 | by Kayla Solino | get Smart Power Strip → | tags: plug-in gadgets, outlets, zdnet

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Years of living with solar power taught me these 12 myths are simply wrong (zdnet.com)

2026-06-28 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Solar Power Beginner Kit → | tags: solar power, solar panels, jackery

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I've lived with solar power at home for years - 12 myths you can safely ignore in 2026 (zdnet.com)

2026-06-18 | by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | get Solar Power Home Kit → | tags: solar power, jackery, solar panels

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How I'm using a $13 smart plug to automate my house appliances - and you can too (zdnet.com)

2026-06-18 | by Maria Diaz | get TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug → | tags: amazon smart plug, alexa, sonos era 100

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How I'm using this cheap smart plug to automate tasks around the house - and it's nearly 50% off (zdnet.com)

2026-06-17 | by Maria Diaz | get TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug → | tags: amazon smart plug, alexa, sonos era 100