Reinette LeJeune

As time goes on, we’re seeing AI systems grow in intelligence and functionality, which is being extended into all manners of tech for more advanced support. At CES 2025, barbecue tech startup Brisk It is unveiling its latest entry into the smart home market with the Zelos 450 Electric Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker. This new model utilizes generative AI to automate cooking and create personalized recipes, but at a starting price that won’t break the bank.

Coming to us straight out of CES 2025, Pawport is lifting the veil on its second-generation Smart Pet Door today. Designed for pet owners with active fur babies that regularly come and go, this new device builds upon its predecessor from last year’s event to deliver style, security, weatherproofing, and well-rounded functionality. The startup is offering three different series at this year’s CES, providing various levels of aesthetic options and pricing to suit pet owners’ needs.

Over the fall, I was invited to attend a media preview where I got my first chance to see the Easy SideCar 3 e-bike from MOD Bikes in person. After a night of browsing some of the hottest new tech to grace the market, I was offered the chance to take the e-bike home to get a first-hand experience of what this model could do. Of course, I gladly accepted, as I’ve been in love with it since I first started covering the brand’s sales long before – captivated by its unique motorcycle-inspired design and its quality parts. I was a little worried upon first hopping aboard the saddle that my hopes for this e-bike might be in for some surprise and rude awakenings, but it’s quickly turned into my favorite way to cruise around NYC during my days off, even if it isn’t necessarily built for the congestion of the Big Apple. Continue reading below to get my hands-on impressions of this e-bike and its capabilities.

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If you’re still looking for practical gifts for your loved ones this holiday season and are still unsure how you can go about crossing those final names off your list, today we’ve put together this collection of some of our favorite home goods that would make excellent Christmas gifts. Whether you may have noticed a need for a multi-purpose cleaner to tackle the unexpected messes from pets and children, a cordless screwdriver for everyday DIY projects, or even some added décor to bring some new life to staled ambiances, you’ll find a variety of devices here that will refresh anyone’s home life. Head below to check out a few of our favorite picks for practical gifts to upgrade your loved one’s lives this holiday season.

If you’re looking for some unique gifts for the special people in your life and unsure how to cross those names off your holiday shopping list, today we’ve got some of our favorite smart lighting gear that make perfect Christmas gifts. Nothing sets a mood like smart lights that can switch between a massive multitude of colors and effects, and with this lineup from popular brands like Philips Hue, Govee, Nanoleaf, and more – the enjoyment has near limitless possibilities for year-round usage. Head below to see some of our favorite picks and recommendations on how to upgrade your loved one’s lives with quality ambient smart lighting.

Rad Power has launched its early Christmas sale through December 12 that is offering e-bike price cuts, free gear and extra battery promotions, accessory discounts – all to be shipped to you before Christmas day to go under the tree. A surprising return during this event is the RadCity 5 Plus Step-Thru Commuter e-bike in an all-new burgundy colorway for $1,499 shipped. Normally priced at $1,699, we last saw this model amongst the lineup back during the brand’s Labor Day sale when it was on clearance at the $999 low with Rad stating it would be discontinued, which was the case until today. Now it comes back with $200 struck from its price tag and sporting a new paint job at the third-lowest price we have tracked.

Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is under way, which means continued and new savings opportunities on a wide array of items – and today, we’ve put together another round-up of our favorite picks here at 9to5Toys for under $25. It’s been a long and full month of deals this year, which means there are plenty more deals to explore at your leisure – though, keep in mind these will likely be ending in the coming hours/days. Whether you’re shopping for others or just looking to treat yourself, these deals won’t break the bank. You’ll find some of our favorite ongoing Black Friday deals included in the mix as well, on everything from insulated tumblers to LEGO sets, AirTags, MagSafe chargers, and much more. Don’t miss out while the savings are still live, so head below and finish Cyber Monday with some quality bangs-for-your bucks.

We are well into the Black Friday savings season, with Cyber Monday looming on the horizon, which means it’s time to round up our favorite picks for under $25 here at 9to5Toys. This year’s event has not just been confined to one day, so there’s plenty more deals you can explore at your own pace. If you’re still crossing off names from your holiday shopping list, these deals will likely make excellent gifts, even if as stocking stuffers too. You’ll find everything from insulated tumblers to compact tools, MagSafe charging pads, trackers and wallet cards, speakers, and more. You won’t want to miss out on this curated collection of our top picks, so head below and make your purchases before they’ve sold out.

Update: Amazon has now officially transitioned its Black Friday sale over to Cyber Monday branding and, while there are some new offers here, it would appear it has mostly just kept many of the best Black Friday deals live and at the ready for another day – perhaps even right until Cyber Monday proper on December 2.

Now that Thanksgiving has officially ended and bellies are full, it’s time to dive into one of the most anticipated events of the fall season: Amazon’s official 2024 Black Friday sale! As I’m sure our 9to5Toys readers are already aware, almost all the major retailers and brands across the market expanded this year’s event from just one day into a full week-long affair. The Black Friday savings train is well into motion and bringing along the best prices of the year on many of the items you have your heart set on buying – EVs and their accessories, AirPods, tumblers, Kindle readers, MacBooks, power stations, appliances, and more – all at some of their lowest prices of the year. The deals won’t stop there as we expect even more will be dropping come Cyber Monday.

Every year LEGO launches its Insiders Weekend for member-only savings, with special offers, member rewards, and gifts with purchase – and 2024’s event has officially kicked off! Coming in right before we dive into the Black Friday home stretch, this year’s event promises the usual double points for purchases, as well as three GWPs, two redeemable sets, and some additional rewards, including sweepstakes to score some major prizes. If you’re at all interested in what’s coming after the weekend on Black Friday, check out our original announcement coverage to get the rundown for that sale, especially for the details on the exclusive LEGO Icons 10335 The Endurance set or its complementary GWP. Today, before you dive into a shopping spree, we’ve provided a quick rundown below on all the available offers for this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend.

With Black Friday officially a week away, we just got in the full ad of what we can expect during the 2024 savings season coming from Walmart. The spread includes 37 full pages of deals that will be going live in just a few more days – even cutting prices further on the already live early access savings – with massive markdowns up to 70% on an even more massive array of items like vacuums, kitchenware, cookware, laptops, kids playsets, jewelry, furniture, gaming equipment (including consoles), and so much more. For Black Friday this year, Walmart will be launching its deals ahead of the official November 29 date, with the savings carrying through to December. You can get all the details about Walmart’s upcoming event below, including important dates and the complete 37 pages of its ad scan – perfect for planning out just what you’ll be grabbing so that you’re ready to pounce once things get underway.

Aside from recent Black Friday and Insiders Week 2024 announcements, November is steadily becoming flush with new LEGO building set reveals, as well. For fans of the Icons theme, we’re getting another set that compliments 2023’s 10315 Tranquil Garden set, which is currently marked down by 20% at Amazon along with a massive collection of other kits. Bringing some mindfulness to your home, the new 10359 Fountain Garden set is scheduled to be released early in 2025 and encourages you to customize your very own LEGO garden with new elements and a modular design. Head below to get the rundown on what to expect and to see the collected photos.

As we get deeper into November, we’re getting more and more LEGO news and reveals, mostly on upcoming building sets that will be released in the coming year, like the 77037 Aloy and Varl vs Shell-walker and Sawtooth set or the four new Botanical builds. We’ve also seen some pre-Black Friday deals over at Amazon coming in and taking up to 40% off a massive list of LEGO sets – both new, older, and retired – which is still going. The LEGO Group has also officially unveiled the details of the upcoming Insiders Weekend 2024, which will be kicking off in a few days and offering some offers and GWP during the scheduled period. We’ve also got some answers to your LEGO Black Friday and Cyber Monday questions, which you can head below to learn more on.

Following the three big LEGO news reveals we’ve gotten so far this month, like the exclusive Black Friday release of the Icons 10335 The Endurance set (and even the massive amount of sets seeing up to 40% discounts in pre-Black Friday prep) or the four new Botanical sets that announced the creation of the all-new theme for the popular sets, we’re getting yet another big unveiling today. Going right along with the release of its Horizon Adventures video game, The LEGO Group is lifting the veil on its new 77037 Aloy and Varl vs Shell-walker and Sawtooth set. We’ll be seeing this set hit the shelves in the coming year, but for now, you can get a rundown on what to expect below, complete with information details and photos.

Just a day after Macy’s 2024 early access Black Friday sale kicked off, we’re already getting the full ad of what to expect from the outlet’s official 2024 sale that will begin later in the month. There are 31 pages of upcoming deals here, with price cuts on everything from Nike apparel, cosmetics, appliances, bedding, shoes, coats, and more. This year’s full Black Friday sale at Macy’s will be kicking off days ahead of the post-Thanksgiving event, with the deals continuing through the rest of the month. All the details about Macy’s 2024 Black Friday savings are down below, with dates and all 31 pages of the ad scan, which you can browse and plan ahead of the savings going live, at your own leisure.

We’re bringing you the full 20 pages of Macy’s official 2024 early access Black Friday ad, which is coming to us as the sale goes live, with up to 70% being taken off coats, men’s designer suits, women’s shoes, bedding, and more. These deals are arriving well ahead of the full official kick-off that Macy’s is planning later in the month, but that doesn’t mean you should sit back and wait, as some of these early access savings are limited to one-day-only deals or will be disappearing as others take its place. We’ve provided some additional information below and be sure to browse through the full 20-page ad scan that has been provided, as well.

We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a variety of reasons – whether it’s for on-the-go travel needs, short-term off-grid support, or home backup when emergencies rear their ugly heads. Regardless of your needs, it’s a great time to get in on your starting or continuing investments with the major brands on the market offering some of the best deals of the year. On top of the massive discounts we’re seeing across the board, we’re also seeing plenty of bonus savings in the form of flash sales, additional savings after reaching certain purchase thresholds, and even free gifted gear. Today, we’re giving you a curated one-stop shopping list of our favorite deals during the savings season, with units from Anker SOLIX, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and Jackery. Head below to check out our favorite picks and also get links to the full sales.

So far this month, we’ve already had two big LEGO reveals in the form of the Icons 10335 The Endurance set, which will be dropping onto the market on Black Friday, and the 31214 Art LOVE set, which we’ll have to wait for until 2025. We’re getting even more news today, though, as LEGO announces the expansion of its Botanicals sets into an official theme all their own, with four new building sets releasing in 2025 to celebrate this latest development. The 10342 Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet, 10343 Mini Orchid, 10344 Lucky Bamboo, and the 10345 Flower Arrangement are bringing even more vibrant elegance to both their newly minted theme and our homes, and it won’t be too long of a wait for you to get your hands on them either. Head below to get all the info and a look at the collected photos of these four new kits.

We now have the complete official 2024 BJ’s Wholesale Black Friday doorbusters ad, with 60 pages detailing the upcoming deals on everything from TVs, monitors, laptops, massage chairs, coffee makers, toys, portable Bluetooth speakers, and more starting from $9. This year’s Black Friday BJ’s sale will be kicking off well ahead of November 29 with all these doorbusters – and even some additional cash back rewards on TVs, specifically. All the details we have on this Black Friday sale can be found below – plus, be sure to browse through the 60 pages of the ad scan at your leisure.

Last week we got the reveal from LEGO of its new Icons 10335 The Endurance set that will be dropping on Black Friday later this month, and today we’re seeing yet another new building set have the veil lifted, which art lovers, in particular, will love (literally). The LEGO Group has officially announced its new 31214 Art LOVE set that will be hitting markets in 2025, further expanding its art theme and giving builders and art fans a chance to bring a piece of iconic pop culture into their homes across the globe. Head below to learn more and see the collected photos.

Our Best of Black Friday posts are continuing today with a focus on EVs. For many folks across the country, money is far too tight to justify buying a car for travel around town, while others are looking to specifically lessen their carbon footprint and find alternative commuting options – especially in areas that may not have robust public transport. Luckily, right now is the best time to shop as many popular brands have opened their seasonal savings events on e-bikes and e-scooters, some of them in full at the same time that others are gradually dropping deals in short-term flash sales leading up to November 29. We’ve got massive savings across many of the most popular brands, including Lectric, Aventon, MOD Bikes, Tenways, ENGWE, Heybike, and so much more – all collected together and curated for your one-stop shopping pleasure.

Back in August, my partner and I decided to invest in Whisker’s Litter-Robot 3, which I raved about in my subsequent review that you can check out here. While there was a bit of a learning curve for my sweet furbaby, he has since adjusted and all the problems that we were dealing with in his first few months since adopting him have become a thing of the past. That’s why, when given the chance to try out Whisker’s newest model, the Litter-Robot 4, with the add-on LitterHopper, I jumped at the chance to find out just how much the company has improved upon its previous designs. Not only has it been an even more comprehensive addition to my home, but it also expanded and improved many of the things I felt were missing from its predecessor. Head below to learn more about Whisker’s Litter-Robot 4, the next stage of smart, self-cleaning litter boxes that should be in the home of every cat owner.

Following right in the wake of LEGO’s recent monthly release of its newest sets – and the accompanying GWP promos (sadly the 6546714 Cerebro set has sold out) – LEGO is revealing an all-new build that is set to make landfall during Black Friday. We mentioned in our monthly coverage that we expected some surprises to be unveiled ahead of the savings event, and it looks like the first of them is dropping with the introduction of the LEGO Icons 10335 The Endurance. This exclusive recreation of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s famous Antarctic trekking ship will be hitting the shelves the day of Black Friday as the latest addition to the Icons theme – plus, there’s even a complementary GWP you’ll get too! Head below to learn more and see the collected photos.

November is upon us, which means another month of new LEGO building sets that will be hitting the market. Unlike the massive amounts of kits we’ve seen drop in past months, November is going for the opposite approach, releasing two official and massive sets for purchase alongside a few special GWP builds too. Today, we have our monthly rundown for you, giving you a brush-up on what to expect before the clock finally ticks over and you can decide which of these sets will be joining your collection. Head below for a look at the new LEGO sets releasing in November 2024.

To offer further solutions in the backup power market, Jackery is launching its newest and most advanced home backup model to date – with tons of savings for folks who get in on the action early. Now available for pre-order, the Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station has been designed as “the lightest indoor generator in its class, and ensures people will stay connected, powered, and secure, even in the most difficult and unexpected circumstances.” Joining the ranks of larger capacity models with some truly monstrous expansive capabilities, this new unit promises enough power for home backup, EV charging, RV support, and more. Head below to get a breakdown of what to expect and how you can score up to $1,699 in free gear along with your pre-order purchase.

Last week, LEGO unveiled its upcoming 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion which will be released next month, and today we’re getting another big reveal that will certainly get builders even more excited for November to roll around. Just this morning, the LEGO Group introduced its new 21353 The Botanical Garden set as the next addition to its Ideas theme, spanning two baseplates and mixing some truly aesthetically stunning designs with over 35 plant species – plus, there will even be a nice complimentary 5009005 Entrance Gate GWP for a short period when it’s first released too. Head below to get an idea of what to expect and check out the collected photos while you’re at it.

Following right along with the rare chance to land some cash savings on LEGO’s retro NES build through October 20, the LEGO Group is back again today with a huge reveal of one of its upcoming Marvel sets, which you can get a thorough look at here today. The new 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion set will be hitting the markets this November and will certainly add even more excitement to your LEGO Marvel display, with plenty of brick-built characters coming along for the ride – and the company is even offering a limited edition 6546714 Cerebro gift with purchase too! Head below for more information on what to expect and to get a look through the collected photos.

Segway Navimow is introducing the world to its new X3 series of robot lawn mowers that are designed to provide autonomous lawn care support for medium to large yards. Presentations of this new model in the United States begin today at the Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky through October 18, with pre-orders only open to dealers and distributors at the moment. This new premium model is a follow-up to its i110N predecessor that tosses out boundary wire needs with expanded functionality to tackle professional and homeowner needs to maintain up to 2.5 acres of land. Head below to continue learning more about this all-new entry into the autonomous lawn care market.

Another month is almost here, which means a new wave of LEGO building sets is poised to hit the market as the clock ticks us over into October. We’ve got a bigger lineup of kits hitting the shelves this time around, with a good mix of holiday additions, video game collaborations, popular figures, and more. Today, we’re dropping our monthly rundown so you can brush up and browse before going on a spree to spend to your heart’s content – and there are several here already open for pre-orders too! Head below for a look at all the new LEGO sets releasing in October 2024.

Segway has launched its new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter, the first of the brand’s all-new series of e-scooters tailored for urban and off-road adventure. Now available for pre-order, it’s been upgraded for the U.S. market with a higher speed than its global counterpart, boasting off-road comfortability, safer stability and control, exclusive smart tech, and plenty more to be excited about. Head below to continue learning more about this all-new entry into the e-mobility market and check out the video of it in action.

Update 10/3: We just spotted newly opened pre-orders for this new game at Best Buy for the Nintendo Switch and PS5, while Amazon has opened pre-orders on the PS5 edition.

We’ve already gotten some recent LEGO partnership news that has plenty of builders abuzz with excitement, like the LEGO Group joining Formula 1 to bring us more high-speed sets or the team-up with Nike that has teased plenty of co-branded mystery, but yesterday we got even more highly anticipated news as LEGO and Guerilla Games finally announced the official release date for the upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures video game! You can also head below to get more information and check out the official pre-order trailer.

Last week we got plenty of big LEGO news, like the newest Disney kit, the massive UCS Star Wars Jabba’s Sail Barge build that will likely be a coveted display item, the big partnership between LEGO and Formula 1 – plus, just yesterday we spotted the first of the 2024 Advent Calendar discounts hit Amazon. Today, we’re getting another reveal straight from the LEGO Group, and this one is ready for inclusion in your LEGO Christmas village. Poised to hit markets this October, The LEGO Icons 10339 Santa’s Post Office set comes months ahead of Christmas to bring a little more holiday cheer into the world. You can check out what to expect and get some looks at the in-depth pictures below.

We’ve had an exciting week of LEGO news and reveals, whether that’s the new brick-built Disney set, the massive UCS Star Wars Jabba’s Sail Barge set that has plenty of people abuzz, or the ongoing promotions offered in celebration of Batman Day 2024. Switching tracks and heading into a different direction this morning – and following right along by way of its Nike partnership from last month – the LEGO Group has officially announced a new multi-year partnership with Formula 1, ready at the line for a 2025 F1 season start. Head below for more, including a fun teaser trailer of what to expect!

We’ve had an exciting week of LEGO reveals, whether its the three new Wednesday Addams sets, the larger Ideas 21352 Magic of Disney kit, and this morning’s massive UCS LEGO Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge build alongside the smaller 40755 Imperial Dropship vs. Rebel Scout Speeder set. Today though, LEGO is kicking off its selection of Batman Day promotions centered around the Caped Crusader as he celebrates his 85th anniversary this year – congrats on the milestone Bruce! Head below to check out all the rewards and the gift with purchase that will be running through to next week.

Last week we saw some pretty big buzz surrounding the newly revealed LEGO Wednesday Addams sets and the Ideas 21352 Magic of Disney kit, and the LEGO Group is coming in hot this morning with an even bigger unveiling, this time for more fun in a galaxy far, far away. Inbound for an October release, there is the UCS LEGO Star Wars 75397 Jabba’s Sail Barge build and the smaller 40755 Imperial Dropship vs. Rebel Scout Speeder set. On top of both of these new kits, there’s also an exciting gift with purchase on Jabba’s Sail Barge that we will discuss with you later in this post. Head below to learn more about what to expect as well as getting first looks in the collected photos.

Hot on the heels of our earlier coverage of the three new LEGO Wednesday Addams sets, the LEGO Group is dropping yet another big reveal – this time for the Disney fans among you. Set to hit the markets this October, we’re getting our first looks here at the upcoming LEGO 21352 Ideas Magic of Disney build – to balance out the Halloween creeps with a bit more colorful fantasy. What’s best about the sudden news is that this latest addition to the Disney theme is also coming to us already open for pre-order purchases! Head below to learn a bit more about what you can expect and get an in-depth look.

It’s been a little over a week since the new LEGO Over the Moon set was revealed and today the LEGO Group is back with some new creepy, cooky, spooky, ooky Addams Family theme sets focusing on one of the long-running serial’s fan-favorite characters: Wednesday Addams. Three new builds are being revealed here, the 40750 Wednesday & Enid models, the 76780 Wednesday Addams Figure, and 76781 Wednesday & Enid’s Dorm Room set – two of which are already open for pre-orders. Each of them comes ripped straight from the 2022 Netflix series, featuring everyone’s favorite macabre-loving child of the popular gothic family. Head below to get more information and a look at all the collected photos.

Amazon is offering the SKIL Corded Multi-Function Detail Sander Kit for $29 shipped. Normally fetching $40, this tool has been keeping around its MSRP for most of 2024 so far, with occasional discounts every few months, often falling between $31 and $34. Today, we’re getting the first drop under $30 for this year as costs are slashed by 27% and returned to the lowest price we have tracked in the last two years – ultimately $1 above the all-time low from 2022.

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Worx LeafPro Universal Leaf Collection System for $39.99 shipped. Normally sitting at a $55 price tag, we’ve seen this tool bundle go as low as $36 in past one-day sales, with today’s second-lowest $40 rate being the more common landing price with discounts. Regardless, you’re looking at a nice 27% shaved off the price tag just in time for autumn’s falling leaves to be collected, which goes far quicker than hand-raking and bagging. It’s also matching in price over at Amazon.

Jackery’s ongoing Autumn Savings sale that will continue through September 13 is seeing up to $3,000 off across a large lineup of power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories. A notable deal for those planning their fall camping trips is the Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station that comes bundled with two 200W solar panels for $2,279.05 shipped, after using the promo codes AS1600 for $1,600 off and EXTRA5 for an additional 5% off at checkout. You’ll usually find this bundle at $3,999 most days, with the lowest previous price being last year’s Black Friday $2,499 rate. Today though, you’re looking at an even lower rate than ever before, amounting to a massive 43% markdown that gives you back $1,720 in savings and drops costs to a new all-time low that beats out Black Friday’s low by $220.

Amazon is offering a chance to upgrade your kitchen with AeroGarden’s Harvest 2.0 Indoor Hydroponic System for $72 shipped. Normally priced at $90 most days, we’ve only seen three discounts in 2024 on this upgraded model, with February and May keeping above $81, while July’s Prime Day event saw it drop to a $50 low. Today you can grab it with a 20% markdown that takes $18 off the price tag, letting you snag it at the third-lowest price we have tracked in all.

Welcome to the second edition of our new 9to5Toys Travel Kit series, and this time around, I’ll be heading down to the swamps of Virginia and North Carolina to visit family in the open window of my otherwise busy schedule (it probably doesn’t help that they are a solid 8 to 12 hours of driving away). There is one unfortunate hiccup, however…they are busy people too, and we’re visiting in the middle of the week. So, to keep our sanity amongst the sleepy quiet of those small towns, I’m going to be counting on these devices to fill the hours where there won’t be much going on – and some for when things are going on. Some of them are strictly must-haves on my trips, some have mixed uses for work and play, some are entirely for play, one is staying behind at home, and there’s even a surprise treat waiting for me at one of my destinations. Head below to learn about my favorite gear to keep sanity strong while in the monotonous swamps of Virginia and North Carolina.

Not long ago, my partner and I brought home a young cat (named Kraydor the Wizard Boy, FYI, and not by me) after he was having trouble getting adopted from our local shelter. Among these first few months, he has been having some…issues with using the litter box – primarily, he refused to use it if it was not immediately cleaned after every use. We had started him off with some pellets that had been recently introduced in our home to fight the odors that linger from typical litter while keeping our floors from being covered in scattered bits. After he instead began relieving himself in random places around the apartment, we tried clumping litter, as our other cat has always preferred it and it allowed Kraydor to better bury his business out of sight, and hopefully out of mind longer than his next visit. This did not work, however, so in a last ditch attempt to save our sanity from having to clean the box every few hours (he’s young and goes regularly), we instead decided to bite the bullet on Whisker’s Litter-Robot 3 Connect, a smart, self-cleaning litter box that manages the worst part of cat companionship.

Anyone who owns a car has likely been in the unfortunate situation of a dead battery at least once – especially when you really need to keep a schedule or make it to an important appointment. Sure, if you have a properly stocked garage you might have a bulky battery charger that you can regularly connect over night to keep levels juiced and ready to go, but for many – particularly city dwellers – living in limited apartment space poses a lot of obstacles to this method. Parking is first come, first serve – plus, running extension cords and leaving the charger out along the streets without staying out with it seems like the best way to have it stolen. That’s where the NOCO GB40 Boost Plus Jump Starter comes in – a portable, multi-capable device that has been an absolute life-saver for years now, particularly in the summer and winter seasons when batteries tend to be sapped by the extreme temperatures without warning. Continue reading to get my hands-on impressions as part of the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series.

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Welcome to 9to5Toys Electrified Weekly – the best place to find all of this week’s best deals and new releases to electrify your life and protect mother nature. Starting with EVs, there are a few sales/discounts in particular that stand out among the rest since Rad Power’s two models that were at $999 have officially sold out – but the other deals in that sale are still live! Specifically, there’s Aventon’s Pace 500.3 Step-Through e-bike that is down at $1,599 and comes with $700 in free gear, including an extra battery to double its travel range to 120 miles, as well as the other tried and true models under the brand getting discounts. Velotric has also increased its Summer Sale savings up to $1,100, with the T1 e-bike benefitting from the full amount and also getting the range extender battery to hit 100 miles in one go. There’s also the always-reliable Lectric e-bike bundle discounts too, as well as the new auto-shifting Blix Vika X Folding e-bike, and more.