Summer means more portable power use, but it also brings new risks. From recalls to fires and overheating, especially with gas generators and cheaper batteries, safety can’t be ignored. As blackouts ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Portable power stations are a quiet and clean alternative to the noisy, ...

I think about portable power stations a lot these days. As I write this, my area is coming off a walloping snow storm, with the weather forecast calling for freezing rain or wet snow for the next two ...

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...