We Test a Portable Power Station that Might Be One of the Summer's Best Bargains

We test a portable power station that might be one of the summer's best bargains

We put Bluetti’s new Elite 100 V2 through its paces – here’s what we think of the rugged portable power station now £499 in Amazon’s deal.

Why solar-powered portable batteries are not as reliable as you think (and the best alternative)

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysSolar-powered power banks can be unreliable and potentially unsafe.They are ineffective at charging devices, even after prolonged sun exposure.Safer and more reliable alternatives, like a solar power station, are recommended.Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea; attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining.However, the reali…