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Amazon is giving away free Bluetti portable solar generators – heres how to qualify for the deal
GET A FREE SOLAR GENERATOR: As of Sept. 5, when you purchase the Bluetti Apex 300 solar generator at Amazon on sale for $1,799 (reg. $2,399), you'll get a free Bluetti Handsfree 1 portable solar generator. That's $600 in savings, plus a free solar generator worth $249.
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Bluetti Apex 300 solar generator
at Amazon
$2,399
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Forget the noisy, unsafe gasoline generators of the past. We're onto bigger and better things now, thanks to solar power. Whether you want to power up your campsite off the grid or have a backup energy source during an outage, a portable solar generator is safer, quieter, and requires less maintenance. Bluetti offers some of our favorite options and for a limited time, you can save hundreds of dollars on a top model, the Apex 300. Not to mention, Amazon will give you a second solar generator for free with your purchase. Let's dive in.
As of Sept. 5, the Bluetti Apex 300 solar generator is on sale for $1,799 at Amazon. That's 25% or $600 off the list price of $2,399. As a bonus, since you'll be spending $1,500 or more, Amazon will gift you the Bluetti Handsfree 1 solar generator for free (a $249 value). In order to qualify, you need to add the Apex 300 to your cart from Amazon's promotional page. Once it's in your cart, click on the "benefit items" filter on the promo page and add the Bluetti Handsfree 1 to your cart. From there, you should see the freebie reflected at checkout.
There's no need to spend $1,799 on a solar generator just to score another one free. But if you're already planning on purchasing the Bluetti Apex 300, this is a helluva deal. Not only will you save $600, but you'll also get a freebie. It's a win-win.
The Apex 300 features 2,764.8Wh of power storage with 3,840W output, which is enough to keep your essentials up and running on camping trips or in emergencies. It claims to keep a laptop running for up to 150 hours or a refrigerator cooling for 24. With four typical AC outlets and two more robust AC outlets (NEMA TT-30R and NEMA 14-50R output ports), it's capable of powering heavy-duty appliances like washing machines, air conditioners, and water heaters. TL;DR: this thing is a beast. It's also designed to be expandable, so you can add to it to build a system to run your whole household for a week.
The Handsfree 1 solar generator is built to slide in a backpack and keeps your tech powered up on the move. It's perfect for outdoor photography, hiking, camping, and more. It weighs less than 10 pounds, can juice up five devices, and can fully charge via solar power in three hours.
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Bad Bunnys halftime show sparked emotional reactions across the Americas. See the heartwarming videos now.
During Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, millions of viewers experienced the performance together — cheering in living rooms, filming on their phones, and reacting in real time. But for those of Latin American descent, hearing their home countries named out loud during Benito's grand finale made the moment especially meaningful.
In his closing act, Bad Bunny transformed the stage into a celebration of the Americas. Dancers carried flags from countries across North, Central, and South America, while a massive screen behind him flashed messages like "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." He capped the roll call of nations with a declaration that "together, we are America," framing the finale as a moment of shared identity and joy.
For those watching at home, the emotion didn't end when the music stopped. Viewers immediately took to social media to document their reactions, sharing clips of their friends and families cheering, hugging, and erupting with pride when their countries were named — turning a televised performance into a collective celebration.
Together, these clips formed a digital mosaic of diaspora, stitched from small, intimate moments across phone screens and time zones. Each video captured the same feeling: that for a few minutes, home — wherever it was — didn't feel so far away.
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Best last-minute deals on Valentines Day flowers so far — you have way more options than plain roses
The Bouqs Co.
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Urban Stems
Unless your recipient has explicitly expressed their disdain for receiving flowers (we all know at least one hater), you really can't go wrong with surprising someone with fresh blooms for Valentine's Day. Not when there are so many opportunities to pick out a truly unique bouquet that fits his or her tastes: Most of the best flower delivery services are offering great last-minute Valentine's Day deals on flower deliveries, saving you 25% to 50% on a gift for the upcoming romantic weekend.
1-800-Flowers is your go-to spot for a classic bouquet of roses on a budget, while The Bouqs Co. and Urban Stems have elevated takes on traditional arrangements that aren't like anything you'd walk past in the grocery store. A majority of bouquets on sale can be delivered by Saturday, Feb. 14 (check the earliest possible delivery date for each). Either way, you're bound to find some pretty stems that scream "them" — so while the timing itself is rushed, the flowers they receive don't have to feel like an afterthought.
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SAVE $30: As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is on sale for just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99.
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Mashable's shopping team has spent quite a bit of time with Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speakers and we're big fans. We love the Hyperboom and Epicboom, but the itty bitty Wonderboom is one of our absolute favorites. If you're in the market for a portable Bluetooth speaker, we highly recommend this tiny powerhouse — especially when it's on sale.
As of Feb. 10, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is down to just $69.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off its list price of $99.99 and just 10 bucks shy of its best-ever price from Black Friday.
Our favorite sub-$100 Bluetooth speaker, the Wonderboom 4 fits in the palm of your hand but offers surprisingly balanced and powerful sound. As Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted in our roundup, "the sound profile is well-rounded and can get loud."
It can last up to 14 hours on a full charge, handles drops from up to five feet like a champ, and can be submerged in water for up to half an hour. We do wish it offered a companion app to customize the sound profile, but for a ultra-portable no-frills speaker, it's an excellent value.
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