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The world's brightest flashlight: Top contenders ranked by lumens
March 23, 2023 by Allison Murray
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March 14, 2023 by Sherin Shibu
The best solar Bluetooth speakers you can buy
March 5, 2023 by Rajiv Rao
The best home battery and backup systems (plus how they work)
February 27, 2023 by Taylor Clemons
The best smart thermostats can actually save you money
February 16, 2023 by Lena Borrelli

The best solar lanterns: Price, lumens, and waterproofing compared

When you're sleeping in the wilderness, you need a powerful light source. Ditch heavy, toxic batteries for the best innovative solar lanterns. ZDNET's top choice for lighting up your night is Mpowerd's Luci Pro Outdoor 2.0.

Emporia Energy smart EV charger review: More power telemetry for a lower price

If you're in the market for a smart EV charger with broad integration and detailed energy monitoring, look no further than the Emporia EV Charger.

January 31, 2023 by Jason Perlow in Electric Vehicles

Not just for camping: The top portable power stations you can buy

A portable power station is a great way to keep your devices charged and essential medical equipment running during an outage. Since you don't need to use dangerous fuels like kerosene or diesel, you can keep them inside to protect them from extreme weather conditions and keep them in top working order.

January 27, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Energy

How Schneider Electric plans to help you take control of your energy bills

The company debuted a new line of smart home products at CES 2023. The main focus was helping users be more energy efficient, from smart switches to EV charging, without sacrificing convenience.

January 23, 2023 by Maria Diaz in Smart Home

Scared of the dark? You won't be if you get one of our favorite flashlights

You forget about flashlights until you desperately need one. Stay prepared for anything--including Halloween activities--with the best flashlights on the market. ZDNET also explains why lumens and power matter.

January 13, 2023 by Lena Borrelli in Energy

Beat the blizzard: Save $1000 on portable power stations and generators

Power stations are the perfect off-grid or blackout power source. Pick up amazing holiday deals on backup power stations from top brands like EcoFlow, Jackery, and more.

January 10, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Energy