The Biolite SolarPanel 5+ comes equipped with a 2200 mAh battery that can be pre-charged at home via the supplied USB cable or topped up via the solar panel. A little row of LEDs offers a battery level indicator and the little batter icon beside the LEDs is a little on-off switch. There is a simplicity with the product, light, well-built with exceptional attention to detail, for example both USB ports are enclosed by two little rubber doors to protect them from the elements.
BioLite announced the SolarPanel 5 ($59.95) and 5+ ($79.95) on 4 August 2015 at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market as Spring 2016 additions, its first solar products[3]
5 watts monocrystalline, with an onboard battery in the 5+; "Optimized Sun System" sun dial and 360-degree kickstand; CEO Jonathan Cedar said users get 30-40% less power than possible from misalignment[3]
GearJunkie (sponsored post, March 31, 2016) described the 5+ as 6.6mm thin, about 14 oz, with a built-in 2200mAh Li-ion battery, taking a phone from 5% to 85% in about 2.5 hours, and Maximum Power Point Tracking; price $79.95[2]
The launch also included the PowerLight Mini ($44.95) and CookStove ($99.95); BioLite's product line was to double in 2016[3]
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Outdoor-industry trade press SNEWS reports BioLite previewed its Spring 2016 energy lineup, including its new solar entry, at the Summer 2015 Outdoor Retailer show, consistent with the SolarPanel 5+ (reviewed in the pin's source) shipping in spring/summer 2016.[1]
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CONFIRMED87% CONFIDENCE9.6 years agoHappened as dated, per the pin description: "…o a minimum as well. The new stove even ships with one of BioLite’s handy FlexLight, a USB powered l…"
BioLite says that its latest model is more efficient, producing 50 percent more energy than the original version. That allows it to power up the stove’s removable 2600 mAh battery pack more quickly while also powering the onboard four-speed fan too. That fan that not only helps the stove to cook more efficiently but keeps the amount of smoke generated to a minimum as well. The new stove even ships with one of BioLite’s handy FlexLight, a USB powered lamp that helps you cook after dark.
CONFIRMED72% CONFIDENCE8.8 years agoHappened as dated, per mashable.com[1]: "…rice for the pods, but says it plans to begin taking pre-orders later this year with the first units…"
At roughly 120 square feet, the Ecocapsule takes tiny living accommodations to the next level. The pod runs off wind and solar power and is equipped with a wind turbine and solar cells, which fuel the capsules' 9,744 watt-hour battery. It also has tools to collect and reuse rainwater and dew. Between its solar and wind power and water collection systems, Nice Architects say the Ecocapsule can support you for as much as a year at a time in off-the-grid locations.
CONFIRMED83% CONFIDENCE13 days agoThe Luna Pro went official and on sale on 10 September 2026 - 'now available for purchase through Insta360's[1] official store, Amazon, and select retailers' (https://www.gsmarena[2].com/insta360_luna_pro_gimbal_camera_goes_official_with_a_1inch_sensor-news-74571.php). The 20 August PetaPixel[3] piece was pre-launch coverage.
Lightweight handheld gimbal camera with a Leica lens and 8K/30fps capability.
SolPad Mobile has more built-in battery storage than any other portable solar device. And multiple devices can be linked to create even more.
Our FlexGrid system lets you connect multiple SolPad Mobile devices to generate as much power as you could imagine. And linking our devices is plug and play — they're self-configuring and instantly ready to give you the ability to make your own mini-grid off the grid.
CONFIRMED82% CONFIDENCE1 day agoAvailability date from Apple's[1][2][3] own newsroom announcement (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-unveils-a-more-powerful-mac-mini-featuring-the-all-new-m6-and-m5-pro/): pre-orders from August 25, 2026, and it 'will begin arriving to customers, and in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting September 22'. September 22, 2026 is the shipping/on-sale day.
Compact desktop with new Apple silicon promising up to 4x faster AI performance.
CONFIRMED83% CONFIDENCE48 days agoTechPowerUp's[3] release report (https://www.techpowerup.com/350243/creative[1]-releases-xf1-desktop-speakers-with-in-built-hi-res-dac) and SoundGuys[2] both date Creative's global launch of the XF1 to 6 August 2026, on sale that day from Creative's own store at $179.99. That launch day is used as the pin date.
Powered computer speakers with a bi-amp configuration and LDAC Bluetooth support.
CONFIRMED90% CONFIDENCE9.2 years agoHappened as dated, per hexus.net[1]: "Intel[2] Movidius Neural Compute Stick available for US$79 Tags: Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Quick Link: HE…"
Offers more than 100 GFLOPS of inference performance within a 1W power envelope.
ESTIMATED75% CONFIDENCEin 68 daysForbes[4]' announcement piece (https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2026/08/27/yamaha[1]-extends-hi-fi-lineup-with-two-premium-compact-streamers/) states the WXA-70A was announced 27 August 2026 and 'will become available in November 2026' for $1,300. Only a month is given, so the pin is dated to 30 November 2026 as an estimate.
Compact streaming amplifier delivering 70-105 watts per channel with modern connectivity.
ESTIMATED74% CONFIDENCEin 7 daysGear Patrol[2][4] (https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/sonos[1][3][5]-play-speaker-sand/) reports the sand finish revealed 2 September 2026 with pre-orders opening immediately and shipping 'at the end of the month'. No exact ship day is published, so the pin is dated to the last day of September 2026 as an estimate.
Portable wireless speaker now available in a new sand finish.
CONFIRMED83% CONFIDENCE6.7 years agoHappened as dated, per the pin description: "…The initial solar projects planned for completion by the end of 2017 will generate up to 41 megawat…"
The initial solar projects planned for completion by the end of 2017 will generate up to 41 megawatts (MW) of power at Amazon facilities in California, New Jersey, Maryland, Nevada and Delaware. Depending on the specific project, time of year and other factors, a solar installation could generate as much as 80 percent of a single fulfillment facility’s annual energy needs.
CONFIRMED82% CONFIDENCE26 days agoStereoNET[2] (https://www.stereonet.com/news/mcintosh-cs7500-preamp-streams-its-way-in-as-your-high-end-hi-fi-hub) reports the CS7500 as 'available from 28th August' 2026, two days after McIntosh's 26 August announcement. That stated on-sale day is used as the pin date.
High-end streaming preamplifier combining an 8-channel 32-bit DAC with versatile connectivity.
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