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Stuff.tv
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
Get exclusive savings when you visit Acer at the Festival of Outdoor Photography this weekend!
Our friends at Amateur Photographer are hosting a Festival of Outdoor Photography at the Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington, London, UK from May 30 to 1 June 2025. As a special promotion we have a STUFF40 code that gives you access to 40% off the full price of all tickets. And if you visit the festival, you'll also get the chance to visit the Stuff space at the event, presented in association with Acer. It's all about portable power, smart connectivity, and making sure your gear doesn't give up before golden hour. Better yet, you'll get access to some exclusive savings. Acer's range of Portable Power Stations are perfect for photographers who think lugging a backup generator into the wilds is a bit much. And when you pick up either the 600W or 1800W model, and Acer will chuck in a free solar panel worth up to £399. The offer's valid through 30 June and available via Amazon and Currys. However, if you're going to the Festival you can get aan exclusive 10% discount on any Acer Power Station purchase made during the event – you just have to swing by the Stuff space at the event, presented in association with Acer. With long-lasting batteries that can be recharged 3000 times, each Acer Power Station means you can have reliable power wherever you go and keep your kit juiced. They also boast Rapid recharge too so there's not much waiting around. You can charge even the 1800W model in under 2 hours! But it's not just about keeping things juiced. Acer's also showing off its latest connectivity devices – perfect companions to its freshly announced AI-powered laptops. Whether you're backing up field shots, editing RAWs on the fly, or livestreaming your hike, this is the tech to make your mobile set-up sing. Join us at the Amateur Photographer Festival of Outdoor Photography So what can you expect from the festival? It will bring together an incredible selection of world-class experts who will share their knowledge and passion. There will be inspiring talks, photo walks, hands-on workshops and other interactive activities covering everything to do with outdoor photography. Speakers include wildlife and bird photography experts Tesni Ward, Rachel Bigsby and Tim Flach, renowned landscape photographers Liam Man and Quintin Lake, street specialists Nick Turpin and Damien Demolder. Plus, Chris Coe and Bella Falk on travel plus Peter Dench talking about documentary photography. And a reminder that as a special promotion we have a STUFF40 code that gives you access to 40% off the full price of all tickets. The event takes place at the Royal Geographical Society in London's historic South Kensington museum district. The Amateur Photographer Festival of Outdoor Photography at a glance Dates: Friday 30 May – Sunday 1 June 2025 Location: The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, England – SW7 2AR Ticket prices before the discount: 1 day £50, 2 days £80, 3 days £100 Get your tickets now: and remember to use the code STUFF40 to get the discount.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business Insider
Anker Solix review: I used this portable power station to run everything from a fridge to my car
Power outages can be a temporary inconvenience but when they are frequent or longer, I need solutions that keep my family calm and comfortable. This is how I first became interested in portable power stations. Unlike gas generators, portable power stations can be used safely indoors and charge ahead of time with a wall outlet or solar panels to store energy for later. I wanted a powerful unit that could keep me comfortable — be it a space heater or a fan — and plugged in to my devices, and power appliances I couldn't live without, like a fridge or a coffee maker. Their uses, however, can go far beyond emergency power outages, with applications well-suited for wherever you need untethered electricity like temporary off-grid living, camping or entertaining in your own backyard. I tested the Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station, a versatile unit for home backup and RVs that has enough outlets and capacity to power several appliances at once (6,000 watts to be precise). After six months, I'm impressed. Beyond testing its limits, a buddy borrowed it when he lost electricity and wanted to save the food in his fridge. It was a pain to schlep up to his second-floor apartment, but the power station saved hundreds of dollars on lost groceries. Below, I'll go into more detail about my experiences with the Anker Solix F3800, who it's best for, and your alternatives. Design The Anker Solix F3800 packs a lot of power into a relatively small footprint. Its boxy, vertical design is roughly the size of a mini fridge, requiring less than two square feet of space. The attractive, neat appearance makes it suitable for storing anywhere without standing out as an eyesore. It's undoubtedly heavy at 132 pounds, but heavy-duty wheels and a telescoping handle make moving around on a level surface a breeze. This power station has tons of output options to maximize versatility: Six standard grounded (three-prong) AC outlets A NEMA L14-30R AC outlet (commonly used for dryers) A NEMA 14-50 AC outlet (commonly used for RVs and EVs) Three USB-C ports Two USB-A ports Car socket outlet (like the car cigarette lighter of yesteryear) Of particular note is that you don't need an additional 240-volt adapter to use heavy appliances, like ovens, EV charging, or dryers. You can plug them directly into the appropriate outlets on the unit. This versatility makes the Anker Solix F3800 an effective option for garage workshops, emergency home backup, outdoor events, and RV use. Capacity and performance The Anker Solix F3800's base capacity is impressive at 3,840 watt-hours (Wh), which basically means you could run a 3,840W appliance for an hour with it. Fortunately, most appliances are well under that size, so you can run them for several hours. We'll get into examples below. You can purchase expansion batteries from Anker for up to 53,800Wh, so you can slowly build up your home's power backup over time. With the base capacity, you'll have enough power to run essential home appliances for several hours and even days, depending on the usage. To test this, I plugged a mini fridge, fan, and light into the fully charged Anker and timed how long the unit could run before the battery was depleted. The appliances — a combined 170W — operated flawlessly for 20 hours before the power station ran out of juice, which should be long enough for most power outages. For instance, CPAP users can expect the Anker to power their machine for about 55 hours. Using a Kill-A-Watt meter, I measured a total output of 3,300Wh before depletion, which falls slightly short of the advertised capacity of 3,840Wh. Yet, this 86% usable capacity is fairly normal for power stations. For example, I put the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus through the same test, and its usable capacity was slightly less (82%). Next, I plugged in multiple power-hungry appliances — like trying to run a toaster, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave simultaneously. Only, I used even higher-wattage appliances: space heaters and air fryers ranging from 1,500W to 1,700W each. I could run two space heaters and an air fryer, about 4,700W, without any problem. But, it's like filling a bucket — the power station can handle 6,000W total (the size of the bucket). So, when we added the fourth appliance, it overfilled the 6,000W capacity. Instead of breaking, it turned itself off and gave an "overload" warning. Charging capabilities The Anker Solix power station has various charging methods. The easiest is just plugging it into your wall outlet. You can adjust how quickly it charges in the app. I kept it at maximum speed, 1800W, and it consistently charged from empty to fully charged in 2 hours and 30 minutes. It can handle up to 2,400W solar charging input, which would fully charge the unit from empty in about 90 minutes. While the Anker comes with solar charging cables, the solar panels cost extra at about $765 for a 400W panel. I tested this panel and couldn't get to the 400W input. The most I achieved was 320W, which would charge the station from empty to full in about 12 hours. However, as the sun inched closer to the horizon, the charging slowed significantly. You can also charge the F3800 by connecting it to your car's auxiliary port (like the car cigarette lighter of yesteryear). However, the connecting cable doesn't come with the station, and this method is incredibly slow: just 120W or about 30 hours to fully charge from empty. The battery's lifecycle is 3,000 charging cycles. To put this in context, if you only used the power station to run the minifridge, fan, and light from our capacity test — constantly draining the battery and recharging it 24 hours a day — it would take over seven years to get through 3,000 charging cycles. User interface and usability Setting up the Anker Solix F3800 was a breeze thanks to the plug-and-play operation right out of the box. It has a two-step power activation process. I had to press the power button and activate the AC output before my appliances received power. This is an important safeguard that protects the unit from being engaged accidentally and draining the juice. The companion app (available for iOS and Android) enhances the Anker F3800's utility with detailed power consumption data and remaining runtime estimates from anywhere. The app connects to the power station over Bluetooth and WiFi to provide useful monitoring, but it's worth noting that internet connectivity might be unavailable during a power outage or while traveling. Fortunately, Bluetooth has you covered when you're within range. The on-unit controls are intuitive, and the LED screen is easy to read and understand. It displays the current power consumption rate, estimated remaining runtime, and charge percentage. Expandability and long-term use With its 3,840Wh output, the Anker F3800 is a great short-term home backup option. It'll keep your refrigerator and other everyday appliances running for several hours. However, for longer-term outages that last several days, you'll need more power. Fortunately, the Anker power stations are expandable. You can connect up to 14 batteries for a total of 53,800Wh, which should keep your home running for two weeks. For $400 extra, Anker offers a home backup kit with the F3800 that connects it directly to your home's grid. You may go months without a power outage, so I looked at how much power the Anker Solix F3800 lost while in storage. After being left unattended for two months, the power station maintained 100% of its charge. Cons to consider The Anker Solix F3800 is only barely portable. At 132 pounds, it's hard to move up and down stairs by yourself. Fortunately, it features durable handles and heavy-duty wheels to assist with moving it on level surfaces. As a home backup option, you'll mainly want to keep the power station in one place. I encountered issues carrying it up and down the stairs alone. I recommend having someone help you when bringing it to remote locations or when stairs are involved. An extra handle facilitates two-person carrying. Solar charging may not be practical for many users. When I initially tried to test the solar panels (which are an added cost to an already expensive item), it was the dead of winter, and sunny days were hard to come by. Even when sunny, I needed significant time to charge the power station. In an emergency, you may not have the luxury of several hours to charge it. Anker advertises that the F3800 can charge an electric vehicle, so I used it to charge my Chevy Bolt EUV. My car drained the fully charged power station to empty in three hours and only added 6 miles to the range. I can only imagine this being useful in extreme situations. What are your alternatives? The first alternative that comes to mind is the Anker Solix F3800 Plus, launched earlier this year. At $600 more than the baseline F3800, the Plus adds gas generator charging capabilities and supports faster solar and wall-outlet charging. Anker also offers a wide array of other portable power stations of various sizes. Anker is relatively new to portable power stations. Generally, you want to look for brands with a track record. Two popular brands that have been around for a while are Goal Zero and Jackery. While we haven't tested it yet, the Goal Zero Yeti 6000X weighs less than the Anker F3800 (120 pounds versus 132) and offers about 2,000Wh more capacity. However, it costs $1,400 more and charges much slower when plugged into the wall. Another option worth considering is the Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro. I've only tested the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, which was incredibly user-friendly but small potatoes compared to the 3000 Pro, which costs $700 less than the Anker F3800, weighs half as much, and has a little less capacity (3,024Wh). However, it's not expandable. For more recommendations, check out our guide to the best portable generators, which includes a combination of power stations and gas-powered generators. For the differences between the two, see our article on portable generators versus power stations. The bottom line At $3,999 — but often marked down to $2,799 — the Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station is a significant investment, but its expandability, versatile charging, and output options make it a smart solution for homeowners who want to prepare for power outages or give you portable power for temporary use, perhaps in a backyard, garage or even camping. While it's heavy, the wheels aid with portability. Plus, the intuitive app and on-unit controls are easy for anyone to operate. RV enthusiasts will also find the Anker Solix F3800 useful, though folks who want to use it in remote, hard-to-access locations as a long-term power source may want to look elsewhere.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Looking for a monster of a portable power station? This beast from Anker is $170 off.
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. SAVE $170: As of May 23, the Anker 535 Portable Power Station is on sale for $329 at Amazon. That's a 34% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker 535 Portable Power Station $329 at Amazon $499.99 Save $170.99 Get Deal Having a portable power station on hand is always a good idea. Whether you're a regular camper, do life on the road, or just want to be prepared for a power cut, having one of these tucked away in a cupboard is smart. If you've not yet picked up your own station, or simply want to upgrade, check out this great Amazon deal on the Anker 535 Portable Power Station. As of May 23, this model is now reduced to $329, saving you $170 on list price. SEE ALSO: This futuristic neck fan will get you through the summer heat — save $10 And this one is quite literally a powerhouse of a unit, and it's really built to last. Its LiFePO4 battery tech means you get 3,000 charge cycles, which is about six times longer than typical lithium-ion setups. It's made with a durable unibody design, so it can handle bumps and tough environments without a problem, perfect if you want to take it hiking to a perfect camping spot. Charging is simple and fast too, you only need 2.5 hours to get it to 80%. And when it's charged, you'll have nine ports to choose from: four AC, three USB-A, one USB-C, and a car outlet, enough to power everything from a heater and TV to a portable fridge. For this price, you can't go wrong. Head to Amazon to grab this deal now. Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99) Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99) Kodak Mini 2 Retro Instant Photo Printer With 68 Sheets Bundle — $89.99 (List Price $139.99) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Sports Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00) Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB Phone With $50 Amazon Gift Card (Pre-Order) — $1,099.99 Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (2021 Release) — $119.99 (List Price $179.99) Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro 8-in-1 Wi-Fi Smart Lock With Fingerprint ID — $139.99 (List Price $179.99) Aiper Scuba S1 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner (2024 Model) — $499.99 (List Price $699.95) Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $349.99 (List Price $599.00) Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BLUETTI Introduces AC200L Portable Power Station to the Philippine Market
MANILA, Philippines, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a technology pioneer in clean energy, today officially launched its AC200L Portable Power Station in the Philippines. Built to meet the growing demand for sustainable and off-grid power, the AC200L provides a robust, all-in-one energy solution for camping trips, outdoor gatherings, and beyond. Reliable Power for Every Situation At the core of the AC200L is a high-capacity 2,048Wh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery, known for its safety and long lifespan—with over 3,000 charge cycles. Its 2,400W pure sine wave AC inverter (7,200W surge) effortlessly handles power-hungry appliances like microwaves, kettles, and portable air conditioners. For even heavier loads, the Power Lifting Mode boosts output to 3,600W. Expandable for Extended Adventures Even on its own, the AC200L can power a 60W cooling fan for 63 hours or keep a 150W refrigerator running for over 30 hours. To power longer trips or higher energy needs, users can expand its capacity using additional BLUETTI battery packs—up to 7,577.6Wh with dual B300K batteries. Designed for Outdoor Use With 10 output ports, including AC, DC, and USB, the AC200L can power multiple devices at once—perfect for outdoor camping. Its siblings just proved this outdoor potential at Tagpuan Year 4 Campchella, a popular local camping event. There, campers used these solar-ready generators to power lights, induction cookers, refrigerators, phones, drones, and more. Fast and Flexible Charging The AC200L supports rapid 2,400W wall charging, reaching 80% in just 45 minutes. If running out of power in the outdoors, users can connect it with solar panels for 1,200W input, refueling in about two hours under full sunlight. This solar capability makes it perfect for extended outdoor camping and open-air events. To celebrate the launch, BLUETTI is inviting everyone to join its Giveaway Event on Facebook and Instagram from May 20 to June 6, 2025. Participants will have the chance to win the popular EB3A, perfect for camping, quick trips, and everyday backup. Learn more here. About BLUETTI As a technology pioneer in clean energy, BLUETTI provides affordable clean energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use. Through initiatives like the LAAF (Lighting An African Family) program, BLUETTI aims to power 1 million African families in off-grid areas. Focusing on innovation and customer needs, BLUETTI has become a trusted industry leader in over 110 countries and regions. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BLUETTI ENERGY PH INC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fashion United
12-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
UK shoppers prefer to shop in-store to buy fashion
UK consumers are returning to the high street as new research commissioned by London retail and leisure destination, Battersea Power Station, reveals that nearly half of UK shoppers (45 percent) prefer to shop in-store rather than online (30 percent). The research reveals the significant shift back to physical retail is driven by the joy of trying different styles and sizes (38 percent) and the convenience of visiting multiple shops in one location (30 percent). The data also shows that two-thirds of shoppers living in the UK use fashion to feel confident and empowered, rather than follow the latest trends, and one-third add that they find their greatest style inspiration when shopping in-store. However, 47 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds believe shopping destinations need to offer in-store experiences to attract visitors who typically shop online. In addition, the research also uncovered a deeper emotional issue, as 47 percent of British consumers, rising to 56 percent for women, find looking at themselves in the mirror while trying on clothes a difficult experience. Reformation at Battersea Power Station Credits: Battersea Power Station In response to these insights, the Battersea Power Station, which houses 150 shops, bars, and restaurants in and around the Grade II listed building, is hosting a series of events from May 12 to 31 as part of its Radiant Reflections campaign, celebrating personal style and encouraging shoppers to celebrate their reflections. The Power Station is looking to put 'joy, confidence, and body positivity back into shopping' with events, such as a workshop with energy healer and author of The Fashion Oracle, Nieve Tierney, a VIP event at Jigsaw with fashion stylist and colour experts, Manina and Rachel from Red Leopard, styling sessions at British menswear brand Hackett and sustainable women's clothing brand Reformation. Kate Boothman-Meier, head of communications and marketing at Battersea Power Station Development Company, said in a statement: 'As the research shows, consumers are moving away from online shopping and returning to shopping in person. We're proud to be creating a destination where retail goes beyond transactions - it's about atmosphere, engagement, and ultimately the visitor journey leading to a positive shopping experience. 'From exciting new concept stores to innovative in-store services, the brands at Battersea Power Station are always looking for ways to elevate our visitors overall experience at the riverside neighbourhood. 'Radiant Reflections' is our way of celebrating individuality, supporting confidence, and reminding people that shopping should be joyful.'
