Amazon Drops Anker Portable Power Station SOLIX C300 to a New Record Low to Clear Out Stock
When you're out camping, on a long road trip, or just trying to keep your gear charged during a power outage, having a dependable power source is absolutely essential. You've got to have electricity, and when it's unavailable, you know exactly how frustrating it can be to not be able to use things like laptops, phones, tablets, cameras, even small appliances. And if you need a light in the dark during an emergency, let's just say you'll be grateful you've got something that generates power. If you need something to do just that for you, head on over to Amazon to take advantage of an excellent deal.
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Right now, Amazon has the Anker Solix Portable Power Station for $239, down from its usual price of $299 — a discount of 20%.
A portable power station that works incredibly hard
This portable power station offers 288 watt-hours of power and delivers up to 300 watts of continuous output, with a 600-watt surge capacity. That's more than enough to charge your phone dozens of times, keep a laptop going for hours, or run a mini fridge for the day. It's got the ports to match, too. There are 11 if you need them, including USB-C, USB-A, AC outlets, and a car socket. All that power and connections are designed to handle a lot without feeling bulky or too complicated.
And you'll definitely appreciate how fast the power station recharges. You can fully power it up in under five hours thanks to its dual input sources. That's important if you happen to be short on time. It's also surprisingly easy to carry, weighing just over 18 pounds with a built-in handle and compact design that doesn't hog space in the backseat or tent.
There's a built-in LED light for dark conditions and a smart LCD screen that gives you real-time info on battery life, input/output wattage, and estimated runtime. Whether you're prepping for a storm or just want some peace of mind on your next outdoor getaway, this little powerhouse has you covered.
If you've been thinking about adding a backup battery to your gear list, this 20% off deal makes a strong case. Anker is known for being reliable, and its Solix power station is well worth making an investment in. Just make sure you keep it good to go now that it's summer and all the storms are rolling in. You never know just when you might need it right now, and it's good to have peace of mind.
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Travel + Leisure
41 minutes ago
- Travel + Leisure
Amazon Is Kicking Off Summer With Travel Deals Up to 89% Off This Month—Prices Start at Just $8
Amazon is kicking off the official start of summer with a slew of deals on travel essentials that'll prep you for all your upcoming trips. If you've been looking for an excuse to refresh your luggage collection, packing gear, or walking shoes, take advantage of Amazon's thousands of summer travel deals, with discounts up to 89 percent off. You can score massive savings on top-rated brands, like Samsonite, Gap, Vionic, Eddie Bauer, and Skechers. Check out our top picks, with prices starting at $8. Only for Prime members: Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX Hardside 25-inch Checked Luggage, $152 (originally $240) Samsonite Winfield 3 DLX Hardside 25-inch Checked Luggage, $152 (originally $240) Flight attendant-approved: Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Carry-on Luggage, $145 (originally $170) Travelpro Maxlite 5 Softside Carry-on Luggage, $145 (originally $170) Doubles suitcase space: Bagail 8-set Packing Cubes, $18 (originally $25) Bagail 8-set Packing Cubes, $18 (originally $25) Under-$10 find: Athmile Relaxed T-shirt, $8 (originally $20) Athmile Relaxed T-shirt, $8 (originally $20) Shopper-loved: Etronik Weekender Bag, $26 (originally $40) Etronik Weekender Bag, $26 (originally $40) 89% off: Foxotin Wireless Earbuds, $23 (originally $200) Foxotin Wireless Earbuds, $23 (originally $200) Podiatrist-approved: Vionic Amber Backstrap Sandals, $57 (originally $90) Vionic Amber Backstrap Sandals, $57 (originally $90) Rare deal: Unp 6-person Camping Tent, $121 (originally $170) Unp 6-person Camping Tent, $121 (originally $170) In-flight must-have: EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow, $30 (originally $35) EverSnug Travel Blanket and Pillow, $30 (originally $35) Perfect airport outfit: Anrabess Linen Matching Set, $32 (originally $45) You can find practically everything you need for travel on sale this month, including luggage, comfy outfits, walking shoes, and more. Some of the highlights include a Samsonite suitcase that has a TSA-approved lock for extra security, as well as a six-person camping tent that's double-layered and has mesh windows. No matter where you're jetting off to, make sure you have a sturdy set of luggage to keep your belongings secure. Travelpro's carry-on is a flight attendant-approved bag with a spacious interior that can fit up to three weeks' worth of stuff, according to one shopper. For shorter trips, this top-rated weekender bag has a separate shoe compartment to keep your clothes fresh, and a built-in USB port that'll let you instantly charge your devices. You can take advantage of massive discounts on travel-friendly outfits for the plane and beyond. Gap has an elegant midi dress with a pleated fabric and twist-front design that's perfect for formal dinners, winery tours, and more. This matching linen set is lightweight and breathable, so you can walk around tropical destinations without overheating. Athmile Relaxed T-shirt, $8 (originally $20) Tankaneo Oversized Cap Sleeve T-shirt, $15 (originally $20) PrettyGarden Smocked Tiered Maxi Dress, $31 (originally $46) Steve Madden Tori Dress, $50 (originally $99) Gap T-shirt Dress, $25 (originally $35) Yincro Flowy Maxi Skirt, $19 (originally $23) Anrabess Linen Matching Set, $32 (originally $45) Heymoments Wide-leg Shorts, $20 (originally $30) PrettyGarden Two-piece Maxi Skirt Set, $25 (originally $36) Anrabess Jumpsuit Overalls, $20 (originally $30) Columbia Freezer Tank Dress, $45 (originally $60) Hotouch Short-sleeve Linen Button-down, $28 (originally $36) Amazon dropped prices on comfy sneakers and sandals that will support your feet during long travel days and while you're sightseeing. Brooks' walking shoes come with a cushioned insole and are approved by avid travelers. Plus, podiatrist-approved brand Vionic marked down a pair of elegant arch-supporting sandals that have a memory foam sole for extra cushion. 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CBS News
an hour ago
- CBS News
Supreme Court halts lower court orders requiring DOGE to hand over information about work and personnel
Elon Musk on DOGE and his work in and out of government Elon Musk on DOGE and his work in and out of government Elon Musk on DOGE and his work in and out of government Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday halted lower court orders that required the White House's Department of Government Efficiency to turn over information to a government watchdog group as part of a lawsuit that tests whether President Trump's cost-cutting task force has to comply with federal public records law. The order from the high court clears DOGE for now from having to turn over records related to its work and personnel, and keeps Amy Gleason, identified as its acting administrator, from having to answer questions at a deposition. Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. "The portions of the district court's April 15 discovery order that require the government to disclose the content of intra–executive branch USDS recommendations and whether those recommendations were followed are not appropriately tailored," the court said in its order. "Any inquiry into whether an entity is an agency for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act cannot turn on the entity's ability to persuade. Furthermore, separation of powers concerns counsel judicial deference and restraint in the context of discovery regarding internal executive branch communications." The Supreme Court sent the case back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit for more proceedings. Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily paused the district court's order last month, which allowed the Supreme Court more time to consider the Trump administration's bid for emergency relief. A district judge had ordered DOGE to turn over documents to the group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, by June 3, and for Gleason's deposition to be completed by June 13. The underlying issue in the case involves whether DOGE is subject to the Freedom of Information Act. CREW argues that the cost-cutting task force wields "substantial independent authority," which makes it a de facto agency that must comply with federal public records law. The Justice Department, however, disagrees and instead claims that DOGE is a presidential advisory body housed within the Executive Office of the President that makes recommendations to the president and federal agencies on matters that are important to Mr. Trump's second-term agenda. DOGE's agency status was not before the Supreme Court, though the high court may be asked to settle that matter in the future. Instead, the Trump administration had asked the justices to temporarily halt a district court's order that allowed CREW to gather certain information from DOGE as part of its effort to determine whether the task force is an advisory panel that is outside FOIA's scope or is an agency that is subject to the records law. The judge overseeing the dispute, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, had ordered DOGE to turn over certain documents to the watchdog group by June 3 and to complete all depositions, including of Gleason, by June 13. Mr. Trump ordered the creation of DOGE on his first day back in the White House as part of his initiative to slash the size of the federal government. Since then, DOGE team members have fanned out to agencies across the executive branch and have been part of efforts to shrink the federal workforce and shutter entities like the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Institute of Peace. DOGE has also attempted to gain access to sensitive databases kept by the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration and Office of Personnel Management, prompting legal battles. In an effort to learn more about DOGE's structure and operations, CREW submitted an expedited FOIA request to the task force. After it did not respond in a timely manner, CREW filed a lawsuit and sought a preliminary injunction to expedite processing of its records request. The organization argued that DOGE was exercising significant independent authority, which made it an agency subject to FOIA. Cooper granted CREW's request for a preliminary injunction in March and agreed that FOIA likely applies to DOGE because it is "likely exercising substantial independent authority much greater than other [Executive Office of the President] components held to be covered by FOIA." He then allowed CREW to conduct limited information-gathering, which the watchdog group said aimed to determine whether DOGE is exercising substantial authority that would bring it within FOIA's reach. A federal appeals court ultimately declined to pause that order, requiring DOGE to turn over the documents sought by CREW. In seeking the Supreme Court's intervention, Solicitor General D. John Sauer said CREW is conducting a "fishing expedition" into DOGE's activities. He warned that if Cooper's order remains in place, several components of the White House, such as the offices of the chief of staff and national security adviser, would be subject to FOIA. "That untenable result would compromise the provision of candid, confidential advice to the president and disrupt the inner workings of the Executive Branch," Sauer wrote. "Yet, in the decisions below, the court of appeals and district court treated a presidential advisory body as a potential 'agency' based on the persuasive force of its recommendations — threatening opening season for FOIA requests on the president's advisors." But lawyers for CREW told the Supreme Court in a filing that the Justice Department's position "would require courts to blindly yield to the Executive's characterization" of the authority and operations of a component of the Executive Office of the President. They said adopting the Trump administration's approach to DOGE would give the president "free reign" to create new entities within the Executive Office of the President that exercise substantial independent authority but are shielded from transparency laws. "Courts would be forced to blindly accept the government's representations about an EOP unit's realworld operations, unable to test those representations through even limited discovery," CREW's lawyers wrote. "It is that extreme position, not the discovery order, that would 'turn[] FOIA on its head.'"
Wall Street Journal
2 hours ago
- Wall Street Journal
How the Cybertruck Came to Embody Tesla's Problems
The bromance between Elon Musk and President Trump is ending at a difficult time for Tesla TSLA 3.67%increase; green up pointing triangle. The electric-vehicle maker lost roughly $150 billion of market value Thursday—its biggest ever drop—after the Tesla CEO and Trump traded insults. Sales of Teslas have slumped this year. Tariffs could disrupt the supply of key components. The sprawling Republican tax-and-spending bill would end tax credits for EV buyers. And Tesla's Cybertruck has been a disappointment. Musk set high expectations for the Cybertruck, telling investors it would be Tesla's 'best product ever.' The angular, stainless steel pickup was supposed to generate buzz for Tesla by showcasing new technology and unlocking the lucrative truck market. Instead, it has become synonymous with Musk's polarizing stint in politics, exposing some owners to graffiti or middle fingers from other drivers. And its reputation has been tarnished among Tesla fans because of a spate of recalls and manufacturing issues that have resulted in cycles of repairs. In the U.S., the company sold fewer than 40,000 Cybertrucks in 2024—well below Musk's ultimate goal of 250,000 a year. In the first quarter of 2025, Tesla sold around 7,100 Cybertrucks in the U.S., according to registration data from S&P Global Mobility. Ford's F-150 Lightning pickup outsold it. In an effort to boost sales, Tesla has rolled out lower-price versions of the truck and started offering buyers incentives such as 0% financing and free upgrades. Almost as soon as the $100,000 Cybertruck hit the road, quality problems began to multiply. Reports on social media cited cracked windshields and spotting from so-called rail dust, orange discoloration similar to rust. In its first year, Tesla recalled the truck seven times to fix dangerous defects. In March, with large metal panels falling off the trucks, the tally rose to eight. Some of the quality problems were known and documented internally before the truck went on sale, including issues with the accelerator pad and windshield wiper that later triggered recalls, said former employees who worked on the Cybertruck. But there was pressure inside Tesla to get the truck to market quickly, according to these employees. Tesla didn't respond to requests for comment. 'Elon Musk will tell you the biggest professional mistake was the falcon doors on the Model X,' said David Fick, a longtime Tesla owner who got his Cybertruck in March. He referred to the complex door design that opens upward and hinges at the roof. 'I believe that the Cybertruck is going to go down as an even bigger corporate stumble.' The retired banker in Boynton Beach, Fla., chose to wait more than a year to buy his Cybertruck, hopeful that many of the biggest issues would be identified before he drove his off the lot. 'They do a lot of bleeding-edge stuff where they rush to the market and then you're a beta tester as an owner,' Fick said. He paid about $72,000 for the car, plus $7,300 for window tinting and a custom wrap for exterior trim panels known as cant rails, covering his new car in a metallic maroon color. Soon after, Tesla recalled cant rails because they could become unglued. 'I've had tons of recalls on my Teslas over the years,' said Fick, who added that the cars are worth the hassle. 'Eighty percent were fixed by [software] updates, but these are physical things we are dealing with now.' Musk unveiled the prototype for the Cybertruck in 2019. At the time, he said it would cost $39,900, with a battery range of up to 500 miles—an ambitious combination that would be a stretch for any EV maker. Work on the vehicle was delayed a couple of years, leaving engineering and manufacturing teams with only a few months to do final testing before the trucks went to customers, former employees said. Musk tried to temper expectations around how quickly Tesla could increase production, given its unique design. 'There is always some chance that Cybertruck will flop, because it is so unlike anything else,' he wrote on social media in July 2021. Still, he promoted some of its most unusual features, including his dream of making the car amphibious. Former employees said they took Musk's social posts as orders, but the engineering proved difficult. By 2022, it was clear internally that Cybertruck wouldn't be able to meet all Musk's criteria, so engineers scrapped an early design and started over—developing a smaller, landlocked version of the truck, the people said. After about a year and a half of testing, Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks to a dozen or so customers in late November 2023. An early version of the truck started at $100,000 and had an estimated range of 318 miles. Two months later, Tesla issued its first recall on the vehicle: a software update that required the company to increase the size of the font on a warning system used across its fleet. It was the first of three recalls that Tesla addressed on the Cybertruck through over-the-air updates to its software. Cybertruck's problems couldn't be fixed by software updates alone. In April 2024, Tesla issued a recall for the accelerator pedal. The company had received a notice from a customer complaining that the accelerator had gotten stuck. Tesla found that the pad attached to the long pedal could dislodge and get stuck in the trim above the pedal, causing the car to accelerate. An internal investigation found the issue was the result of an 'unapproved change,' in which Tesla employees used soap as a lubricant to attach the pad, according to the recall notice. Inside Tesla, the accelerator pad had been a known issue starting with the prototype, according to an employee who worked on the part. The manufacturing team also identified the part as problematic, this person said. Tesla also had problems with the Cybertruck's expansive windshield, which measured nearly 6 square feet. Sometimes the heavy glass would break, two employees said. The glass either arrived cracked from the supplier in Mexico or from handling at the Austin, Texas, facility, they said. Some owners took to social media to describe the glass cracking as soon as they drove off the lot, or while they wiped the inside of their windshield. The windshield required a large windshield wiper measuring 50 inches long. In June 2024, Tesla issued a recall on the wipers, whose motors Tesla found had been overstressed by testing. The wiper had been flagged nearly a year before, two people who worked on the Cybertruck said. It was one of the first issues identified on the vehicles, at which point it was classified as a 'gating issue,' which meant that it needed to be resolved before production could move forward. Reid Tomasko, a 25-year-old YouTube creator, took his Cybertruck on a cross-country trip, during which it performed perfectly, he said. Then came winter in New Hampshire. He was driving near his home in Lebanon, N.H., in February when a metal panel flew off the side of his truck. In March, Tesla issued a recall affecting most of the Cybertrucks it had produced—more than 46,000. The problem involved adhesive that could become brittle in extreme weather, causing exterior trim panels called cant rails to dislodge. Inspecting his truck, Tomasko said he found loose connections on almost every panel that used the adhesive, including the large pieces of stainless steel over the rear wheels, the front fender and the front doors. 'I was wondering, why are they not recalling the other panels?' Tomasko said. After replacing several panels, Tesla offered to buy back Tomasko's truck for nearly all of the $102,000 that he paid, he said. He accepted. 'I am planning on getting a newer one for cheaper soon,' he said. Write to Becky Peterson at
