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Get Anker’s fast power bank with built-in USB-C cable for just $45
Whenever I know I’m leaving my house for a while, I usually take a proper power bank with me. It gives me peace of mind, knowing that even if my phone battery dies, I’ll be able to recharge it anywhere. If you don’t have a portable power bank, this is your chance to get one at a great price. Right now, this high-capacity Anker power bank is on sale for just $45 on Amazon, down from its $60 MSRP. With a substantial capacity of 20,000mAh, this power bank is packed enough to charge your an iPhone 15 Pro four times or your MacBook Air a little more than one full time. And the 65W max single-port output is super fast, able to charge a phone over 50 percent in half an hour. What’s great is that this power bank comes with a built-in USB-C cable that tucks in flush when not in use. It also has an additional USB-C port and USB-A port, allowing it to charge up to three devices at once. When multiple ports are in use, it can supply a max 87W of charging power. This Anker power bank is great for your phone, laptop, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and other accessories like earbuds and smartwatches. And while it’s far from the smallest power bank, it’s certainly portable. Don’t be caught without a power bank when your devices die while out and about. Snag this high-capacity Anker power bank for $45 on Amazon while this deal is still available! Save 25% on this portable high-capacity power bankBuy now at Amazon

Children’s necklace pulled from sale by The Warehouse over lead concerns
A similar item, found to have unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals, was recalled in the US and Canada.

Trump spared jail, fine or probation at hush money sentencing days before inauguration
The sentencing marks the culmination of the first-ever criminal case brought against a US president, past or present.

What's the guidance around mowing lawns in New Zealand?
Ever been woken by the whirring of your neighbour's lawnmower? Here's what you need to know about the etiquette and guidance for mowing lawns.

Save 29% on this slim 16-inch 2.5K portable laptop monitor
A portable monitor can seriously level up your productivity when you’re on the go, extending your laptop with an extra display that’s slim, easy to carry around, and simple to plug in and use on demand. If you don’t have one already, right now you can score this 16-inch Arzopa portable monitor for just $120 on Amazon, an sizable 29 percent discount off its usual $170 price. Make sure you clip the on-page coupon! With its 2.5K (2560×1600) resolution, this portable monitor delivers sharp and detailed images. And with it being an IPS panel, you can expect vivid colors, true color accuracy, and fluid motion. Though it’s 16 inches on the diagonal, this monitor is slim enough — measuring just 0.36 inches thick — that you can slip it next to your laptop in your bag as you travel. It also has its own kickstand so you can prop it up and adjust the viewing angle as you need it. And this Arzopa portable monitor is compatible with pretty much any device you have, from MacBooks to Windows laptops, gaming consoles, smartphones, and more. Since it has both USB-C and Mini HDMI inputs, it should be easy to use whatever cable works for you. Start making the most of your coffee shop working hours with your very own 16-inch 2.5K Arzopa monitor for $120 on Amazon. Save 29% on this 16-inch 2.5K portable monitorBuy now at Amazon

Los Angeles firefighters facing an impossible task, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says
Northland district manager Wipari Henwood was one of dozens of New Zealand firefighters deployed in 2018 to help tackle a string of destructive wildfires in Northern California.

Shelly’s Gen 4 smart home devices take a different approach
If you don’t know Shelly, you should. Extremely popular among hard-core smart home enthusiasts, the company introduced the fourth generation of its innovative smart home controls at CES this week. What makes them different? Instead of supporting Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or Zigbee or Matter, the Shelly Gen 4 Series supports all those protocols. The user just needs to decide which one they want to use for their particular setup. And if you decide to switch to something different a few years down the line, you won’t have to start over with new hardware. Many of Shelly’s lighting control products also look different. That’s because many of them are relays that mount inside the electrical box and behind your existing switches. When you wire the two parts together, you’re converting dumb switches and dimmers into smart switches and dimmers, exerting the same amount of effort it would take to replace a switch. But that’s an advantage, too—your smart switches won’t look any different than your dumb ones. The Shelly Wall Display x2 features a 6.95-inch color touchscreen.Shelly But you don’t even need to deal with electrical wiring to get started with Shelly’s new products. If you just want to control a lamp, for instance, you could pick up a Shelly Plug US Gen4 smart plug. Plug it into any 120V outlet, plug the lamp or small appliance (up to 1800 watts) you want to control into it, configure your app, and you’re done. And unlike many smart plugs on the market, Shelly’s will also track precisely how much energy that device is consuming. Moving beyond lighting control, the new Shelly Flood Sensor Gen4 will alert you when water shows up in places it shouldn’t, such as under your water heater, dishwasher, or washing machine. In addition to the sensor embedded in the body of this device, it comes with a cable that can detect water along its entire length so you can monitor multiple appliances with one sensor. Thanks to Shelly’s protocol agnosticism, you can use its Gen4 devices in nearly any smart home ecosystem: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings… The list goes on. But if you haven’t settled on a smart home hub, you might consider Shelly’s own Wall Display X2. Outfitted with 6.95-inch color touchscreen, this panel combines ease of use with advanced features such as integrated sensors for temperature, humidity, and ambient light. The X2 also supports customizable scene creation and real-time power monitoring. Shelly expects initial Gen4 devices to ship in the first quarter of 2025.