Imagine soaring a couple hundred feet above the ground in your own personal aircraft. They’re called “short-hop adventure crafts” and they’re taking off. (Sorry, had to.) The electric BlackFly requires only seven days of training before you (not me) can take to the skies. Watch it in action!
Your morning coffee will never go cold again with these mug warmers for your desk
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You left your coffee on the edge of the desk and let it run cold again, didn’t you? It happens to the best of us, but it’s time to stop sacrificing your morning pick-me-up. These coffee mug warming plates help keep your brew at the optimal temperature, so even if you get lost in your work or scrolling Komando articles (wink-wink), your coffee will be perfect every time you reach for it. These are our top picks.
Wenvinda coffee mug warming plate for your desk
Wenvinda has a mix of the best features you could ever want in a mug warmer. First and foremost, there are six timer settings in two-hour intervals. You never have to worry about wasting power since it will shut off automatically. While Oracer introduces a better auto shutoff later in this list, Wenvinda is still on the right track.
Add three separate temperature settings and a digital temp gauge, and this mug warmer is a complete package. You also get a silicone mug cover in the box to help keep your coffee warmer for longer.
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Oracer auto shutoff coffee mug warmer
You want a warm mug of coffee within arm’s reach at all times, but you don’t want to waste power. Thankfully, Oracer has an automatic shutoff that kills the power after eight hours of continuous use or within five minutes of detecting no weight (mug) on the plate.
Beyond the tremendous power-saving capabilities, Oracer added a ring outside the warming plate to help keep your mug in place. It won’t slide and knock onto your desk from simple movements.
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KIN electric coffee mug warming plate
Sometimes heating the mug isn’t enough to warm your coffee. While KIN includes three settings on this warmer, it can’t account for how thick your mug may be. That’s why it includes a silicone lid that fits many different mug sizes.
Plug in this low-energy plate and cycle through each setting by tapping the main button on the front. The visual indicator lets you know it’s on, so you won’t waste power when your morning cup is down to the last sip.
These rechargeable lighters mean no more lighter fluid
Get rid of those dangerous butane lighters: the future is electric, whether you’re lighting a lantern, cigar or just some birthday candles. These USB lighters are entirely flameless, providing better safety and efficiency while saving you money in the long run. They’re also highly green compared to butane, so it’s a win-win. These are our top picks.
Dirt stops here
🧽 Cleaning doesn’t have to suck (unless we’re talking about vacuums).
- Tackle tight crevices with a three-pack of cleaning brushes ($5).
- Stainless steel polish (20% off) makes your appliances shine like new.
- Keep your leather from drying out with a handy care kit (31% off).
- This electric air duster (43% off) is like a tiny leaf blower for your tech.
- Suck all that lint from your dryer using a vent cleaner kit (38% off).
👠 Shoe, don’t bother me: Toss these deodorizer bags ($11) in your gym bag or sneakers to soak up any funky smells.
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Kill phantom power spiking your electric bill
Your devices might be “off,” but they’re still burning energy. Here’s a cheap fix to cut your bill.
Elon’s smiling: The Tesla Cybertruck is now the bestselling electric truck in America, dethroning Ford’s F-150 Lightning. There were 3,907 Cybertrucks registered in May, compared to 2,353 F-150s. Chopping fingers aside, it looks like folks don’t mind paying that $100,000 price tag after all.
$76,900
For Airstream’s first electric travel trailer. The Basecamp 20Xe is 20 feet long, sleeps four and runs on 600W of rooftop solar panels, a 10.3kWh lithium battery pack and a 3,000W inverter. Perfect for boondocking or remote camping without needing a generator or campsite hookups. 🚐☀️
Seal the deals
Whether it’s a “want” or a “need,” you gotta check these out.
- Stanley just dropped new cup colors like cherry blossom and hot coral. I have a white one.
- Keep your leftovers fresh with an electric sealer for Mason jars.
- Need a bigger container? This 50-pack (27% off) is great for meal prepping.
- Serve up homemade fries with a food chopper.
- While you slice and dice, this cushioned rug (30% off) keeps your feet and back happy.
🚗 Time to shine: This is cool, an eraser wheel (14% off) that removes bumper stickers. Polish it off with a bristle head (14% off) so it’s wheelie clean.
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Mandatory pit stops coming to Formula E. Pit Boost fast-charging stations are debuting at the Jeddah E-Prix this weekend. They’ll power up the electric racecars 10% in just 30 seconds.
The future is hybrid
Volvo just dropped its all-electric plan, joining other carmakers moving away from EVs. With limited charging stations and a focus on hybrids, the push for electric cars is losing steam.
Why many new EVs are already outdated
You’d think a brand-new electric vehicle would be the latest and greatest, huh? Not always. Lots of them are already falling behind the curve.
46% of all EV owners want to go back to gas powered cars
The popularity of electric cars has plummeted. The reason behind the downturn? My take in this short podcast.
40% quieter
A new leaf blower invented by college students. Engineering brainiacs at Johns Hopkins University designed an electric leaf blower that cuts the noise levels nearly in half and practically erases the most obnoxious whirring sounds most leaf blowers emit. Black & Decker will start selling them in the next two years!
Trump deepfakes, Instagram's pedo networks & iPad tipping tactics
Plus, does it pay to go electric? Get the unfiltered truth about EV mileage. I talk to advertising guru Katy Huff about newsletter ads and her company, Madrev.co. Convert your iPhone into a mini metal detector and safeguard your phone from harmful apps.
EV vs. gas cars
Are traditional gas cars or electric cars cheaper to run? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my answer to this commonly asked question.
EV vs. gas cars: Which are cheaper to drive?
Are traditional gas cars or electric cars cheaper to run? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my answer to this commonly asked question.