At energy plant bombed by Russia, Ukrainian workers try to keep the power on

Little more than rusty, melted metal and piles of ash are left in a control room in this sprawling electric generating station that Russia attacked last month — destroying equipment and igniting a massive fire that shut down the entire plant indefinitely. Ukraine’s electric grid is such a high-value target for Russian missile strikes that … Read more

Puerto Rico governor announces historic budget to aid elderly, reduce violence and boost solar power

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor said Tuesday that the U.S. territory’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be the largest in history at $14 billion, with new funds meant to help the island’s elderly population, reduce violence and expand solar power programs, among other things. The announcement was made during Gov. … Read more

Russia strikes power plants in heavy blow to Ukrainian electric grid

KYIV — Large-scale Russian bombing Thursday night damaged at least three energy stations in Ukraine, leaving parts of the country without power as President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently appealed to the Republican leadership in Congress to approve a stalled aid package amid relentless Russian airstrikes. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private power provider, said three of its thermal … Read more

Anker’s new Qi2 MagGo Power Bank offers a bonus feature for iPhone users

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysAnker jumped on the Qi2 train, unveiling a series of new Qi2-compatible charging accessories at CES, including a new MagGo Power Bank (6.6K) available starting today for $69.99. This MagSafe power bank can fully charge most phones one time while sporting a portable, foldable design.If you need a power bank that charges … Read more

You Can Snag 2 EcoFlow Delta Pro Power Stations During Amazon’s Spring Sale for $4,699

If you need power to stay safe during an outage, a high-capacity power station is a good option. Not only can it keep your home powered, it can also usually handle high-wattage appliances, so you could potentially keep a fridge or AC on for a long period of time. During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you can … Read more

Belkin’s fast-charging Apple Watch power bank is down to its best price yet

Happy Saturday, dear readers! In case you haven’t heard, Amazon’s spring sales event is in full effect through March 25th, letting you save on wireless earbuds, Bluetooth trackers, smartwatches, and all manner of tech. Truth be told, the deals are a bit better than we had anticipated, especially when it comes to Qi2 chargers and … Read more

10 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2024): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers

Keeping your iPhone topped up can be a challenge, but the clever magnetic MagSafe system means you don’t need to fumble with cables or worry about a wireless charging sweet spot. Apple’s MagSafe is an accessory system integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 range. A ring of magnets on … Read more

Russia Launches Sweeping Attack on Ukraine’s Power Sector

(KYIV, Ukraine) — Russia unleashed one of its most devastating attacks against Ukraine’s electric sector on Friday, an aerial assault it said was retaliation for recent strikes inside Russia and which could signal an escalation of the war just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power in a preordained election. Many Ukrainians … Read more