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- Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday
Great Britainβs biggest household energy supplier is calling on its customers to use less electricity this week during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years.
Octopus Energy has urged customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm this Wednesday as the moon is expected to block up to 95% of the sun over parts of Britain.
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Β© Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Β© Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Β© Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Ankerβs foldable 3-in-1 wireless Apple charging station is down to its lowest price ever
Anker Prime 25W 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station
One way to ensure your nightstand and travel bag are equally organized is to get a portable charging station. Ankerβs 3-in-1 Foldable Charger will handle your iPhone, Apple Watch, and your AirPods at the same time, and it will cost you less than $100 to get right nowβthe best price weβve seen for this model.
The big draw to getting this small station is that it can handle all your Apple gear. Not only will you be able to retire the tangle of cables youβve been using, it will also charge everything super fast, especially as it comes with Qi2.2-certified 25W wireless magnetic charging. This means it will take your iPhone 16 or 17 to 50 percent in less than half an hour.
The design is also impressive for what it does. There are plenty of 3-in-1 charging stations for your desk out there, but very few fold on themselves like this. This thing turns into a palm-sized gadget at 3.74 Γ 2.38 Γ 1.22 inches and weighs just 8 ounces. That makes it a perfect travel companion that will fit into your pocket, tech pouch, or backpack. You donβt have to worry about having a charger to plug into this thing either because it comes with one in the box. The package includes a 45W USB-C charger and a 5ft cable, so thereβs nothing extra you need.
One thing you have to know before you buy: this is a wall-powered charger, not a power bank (even though it looks a bit like one), so it needs to stay plugged in to work. Donβt worry, it comes with a cable and adapter, but youβll need to pack them up when traveling.
At $99.74 for its best price ever, this Anker charging station is an easy upgrade for folks who want to charge their devices everywhere they travel.
