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Home backupSigenMate 2700 Ultra brings four solar trackers to a plug-and-play home battery
Sigenergy’s 2.69 kWh LFP system accepts up to 4,000 W of solar input, expands to 18.8 kWh and adds local operation plus AI-assisted energy control.
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Portable air conditioners are selling out: avoid a rushed heatwave purchase
Summer shortages are reducing choice and delaying deliveries. Capacity, exhaust sealing and noise matter more than buying the last available unit.
Aqara G350 is the first Matter-certified camera—but compatibility still varies
The €139.99 dual-lens indoor camera combines 4K video, 9x hybrid zoom, local AI, Zigbee and Thread, but Matter support depends on the platform.
Zendure PowerHub wants to coordinate solar, storage and EV charging from one box
The European HEMS controller supports single- and three-phase homes, large storage configurations, EV charging and open energy protocols.
Bambu Lab A2L brings large-format 3D printing below €400
With a 330 × 320 × 325 mm build volume and a €379 European price, the open-frame A2L targets cosplay, home décor and larger prototypes.
Anker SOLIX Solarbank 4: plug-in balcony storage keeps moving into the mainstream
Anker SOLIX has presented the Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro for the European plug-in solar market. It is a useful reminder that portable power and home storage are not the same thing.
Anycubic Photon P1 Max: a large resin printer aimed at serious batch work
Anycubic is opening early access for the Photon P1 Max, a 14-inch resin printer with an 18.3 L build volume. The key question is whether you really need that scale.
Bambu Lab A2L: large-format FDM printing moves closer to the mainstream
Bambu Lab's A2L brings a 330 x 320 x 325 mm build volume to its A Series. Here is what the bigger format changes before you buy.
Daikin X Series combines cooling, hydronic heating and hot water in one heat pump
Due in Europe from September 2026, Daikin’s new residential platform connects air conditioners and an Altherma hydronic module to a single outdoor unit.
Meaco Cirro promises portable air conditioning from 45 dB—but what does that mean?
The new Cirro family ranges from 12,000 to 16,000 BTU and adds quieter operation, app control and inverter models for smoother cooling.
Insta360 and Bambu Lab invite owners to 3D-print Luna Ultra accessories
Official reference files and a MakerWorld challenge let creators design mounts, protection and new tools around Insta360’s gimbal camera.
Amazon Basics launches a foldable Qi2 25W 2-in-1 charger with adapter included
Amazon’s compact new charging station powers a compatible phone and Qi earbuds together, folds for travel and includes the 45W USB-C adapter often sold separately.
BLUETTI launches Balco 260: balcony solar storage grows into a home-energy system
With 2.56 kWh at its core, 2,400 W of solar input and extensive expansion options, BLUETTI’s new Balco 260 aims well beyond the usual plug-in balcony kit.
Open Printer reaches the working-prototype stage: can an inkjet finally be repairable?
The French Open Tools project combines refillable cartridges, standard components, Raspberry Pi and open files in an attempt to build an inkjet printer owners can understand and repair.
France wants 3D printing to become a repair tool
A draft decree could make it easier for repair professionals to obtain 3D files or technical data for unavailable spare parts from 2027.
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