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Everything you need for your first apartment: The best TVs, lighting, vacuums, and more

Buying the tech you need for your new apartment can get pricey and overwhelming. To help, we rounded up all the best products that won't break the bank.

First look: Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro Portable Power Station

Power for all your devices, wherever and whenever you need it -- and get $240 off the price.

February 10, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy

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

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

John Deere rolls out new battery-powered farming and construction equipment

John Deere, an innovator in automation, sustainability, and robotics in the farming and construction industries, unveiled two new technologies to kick off CES 2023.

January 5, 2023 by Jada Jones in Innovation

Samsung launches SmartThings Station to elevate your smart home experience

At CES, Samsung debuted its brand-new smart home hub that doubles as a charging pad.

January 4, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Smart Home

The 5 best electric mowers: Top alternatives to gas-powered

What is the best electric mower? Our pick is the Ego Power+ LM2101 with its push button start, allowing you to start your mower easily. By using either a rechargeable battery or extension cord, you can ditch the gas can for a greener way to care for your lawn.

January 3, 2023 by Taylor Clemons in Yard & Outdoors

Traveling for the holidays? Save $30 on the Anker 737 portable power bank

If you're traveling and need some extra battery life, you can get an excellent Anker power bank at Amazon for $30 off with a coupon.

December 19, 2022 by Rebecca Isaacs in Mobile Accessories

Dirty websites: The worst URLs for the environment, ranked

The internet uses a lot of energy. These sites use a lot more than most.

December 14, 2022 by Greg Nichols in Energy

The 5 best solar gifts for the holidays (including a piece of art)

What better way to light up someone's life in an era of climate change than a gift powered by the sun? We found the best solar gifts this holiday season.

December 13, 2022 by Rajiv Rao in Smart Planet

The 4 best home generator deals to prepare this winter

With savings of up to $900 on EcoFlow, Sportsman, and DuroMax, these power generators will protect your home from weather emergencies all year-round.

December 2, 2022 by Taylor Clemons in Energy

The best Cyber Monday Jackery power station deals: Save up to 40%

Power stations are the perfect off-grid or blackout power source. Get up to 40% off Jackery power stations and solar panels.

November 28, 2022 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Energy

Score up to 20% off Ugreen GaN chargers for Cyber Monday

Need a new charger for your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or another device? Ugreen has you covered with a range of chargers, from the tiny to the huge! And they are cheaper than ever!

November 28, 2022 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories

Sense's home energy monitors are $80 off and a must-have for winter

Simply connecting this device to your home's electrical panel will let you monitor your whole-home energy consumption, giving you more power to save money on your electric bill.

November 25, 2022 by Maria Diaz in Smart Home