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Green Deals for Dads are in full swing, as today’s savings are led by Jackery’s Father’s Day Sale that is taking up to $3,300 off power stations alongside three tiers of bonus savings and reward point benefits for members for even more discounts, free gear, and more. Among the lineup we’re seeing, the brand’s upgraded Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle with a 500W panel is back at $1,424, which can cover most of your off-grid backup power needs this summer and beyond. There’s also the Father’s Day savings from Ride1Up, which is taking $400 off e-bikes and offering up to $300 in extra savings when buying two together – all from $995. EcoFlow has also launched a 48-hour flash sale on three offers, giving you either the RIVER 3 Plus power station, an expanded DELTA Pro setup, or a 500W solar panel add-on starting from $239. Lastly, we spotted the first savings on Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with a brush cutter bundle for $100. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Heybike Father’s Day e-bike sale, the six (now extended) Bluetti flash offers, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Jackery Father’s Day Sale returns Explorer 2000 v2 bundle with 500W panel to $1,424

Jackery has launched its Father’s Day Sale running through June 18 with up to $3,300 in savings on power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – plus, there are three different tiers of extra savings, and members can use reward point benefits to score additional savings, gear, and more. Among the many solid backup options we’re seeing, one of the best middle-ground options is the Explorer 2000 v2 Solar Generator bundle with a 500W panel for $1,424.05 shipped, after using the code DAD5 at checkout for an additional 5% off. At full price, you’d have to shell out $2,499 for this newer package, which we’ve only seen beaten out once before during the brand’s Earth Day Sale when it was offered for $25 less. This is otherwise the best deal we have tracked, giving you a $1,075 price cut and beating out Amazon’s current pricing by $175.

Jackery’s Father’s Day Sale is offering a nice array of extra savings opportunities, starting with the three bonus discount tiers. You can use the code DAD5 at checkout for an extra 5% off orders over $1,300, while the code DAD7 takes an extra 7% off orders over $2,500 and the code DAD10 takes 10% off orders over $3,000. On top of these, those who are registered members (free signup) can trade in collected points to get up to $450 off coupons, Jackery gift cards, third-party gift cards, or free gear.

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Jackery’s Explorer 2000 v2 was redesigned last year with LiFePO4 battery cells and comes as a well-rounded option to cover outdoor leisure, off-grid living, jobsite needs, emergency backup during power outages, and more. It has a 2,042Wh capacity and delivers up to 2,200W of steady output through the seven port options, able to go as high as 4,400W. The battery can be recharged to 80% in around 66+ minutes through a wall outlet, with a supercharge feature that can boost speeds to reach a full battery in 102+ minutes. You can even plug it into your car’s auxiliary port for a 24-hour charge, or invest in solar panels (max 400W input) to utilize the sun’s rays to refill the battery.

Thanks to Jackery’s honeycomb design paired alongside exclusive CBT tech, it comes in a much smaller and lighter form factor than you may expect, complete with 62 different forms of charging protections and a silent mode for when you plug it in while you sleep.

***Note: The following prices have not had any of the extra savings factored in, so be sure to use the three promo codes DAD5, DAD7, or DAD10 where eligible to score the biggest savings during this event.

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You can browse Jackery’s entire Father’s Day Sale lineup of deals by heading to the landing page here.

Ride1Up Portola folding e-bike

Ride1Up’s Portola folding e-bike makes a great budget-friendly and space-saving commuter for Dad at $995

Ride1Up has some Father’s Day savings that are carrying over the e-bike deals we saw during its Memorial Day Sale, with the added bonus of select extra savings at up to $300 off when buying two models together. The most budget-friendly model amongst the bunch is the Portola Compact Folding e-bike that starts from $995 shipped for its 10.4Ah model, while the upgraded 13.4Ah model is down at $1,095 shipped. Going for $1,095 and $1,195 normally, it doesn’t often see price cuts, with most of the discounts we have spotted being these $100 markdowns, aside from the $200 markdown we last saw during Black Friday. You’re looking at the second-lowest price we have tracked, which will get an additional $100 in savings when two are bought together.

A well known option among the brand’s models, the Portola Folding e-bike brings budget-friendly pricing along with space-saving capabilities. As I previously mentioned, there are two battery configurations to choose from, with the standard 10.4Ah battery giving you up to a 40-mile travel range, while the 13.4Ah battery increases that to 45+ miles – achieving the best mileage when its PAS levels are activated. Speaking of the PAS, when its turned on you’ll gain assistance up to its max 28 MPH speeds, while using the throttle for pure-electric riding only reaches 20 MPH.

There’s plenty of solid features here for the low prices, with both models sporting 3-inch wide cross-country tires with fenders over each, a suspension travel fork, dual piston hydraulic brakes, Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur, front and rear LED lights (with brake lighting), an integrated rear cargo rack (which is compatible with the brand’s passenger kit), the folding frame, and a 2.2-inch LCD display for setting adjustments and real-time performance data. You can learn more in our hands-on review.

Ride1Up’s other Father’s Day e-bike deals:

  • Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium Belt-Drive e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
    • 25 MPH for up to 40 miles
  • Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium chain-drive e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
    • 28 MPH for up to 40 miles
  • Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,095 (Reg. $2,495)
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
  • Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
    • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
  • Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
    • 20+ MPH for up to 60 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
  • Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
    • 28 MPH for up to 50 miles
    • gets extra savings when buying two
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus portable power station

EcoFlow 48-hour flash sale offers up to 46% off two power station setups and a solar panel option starting from $239

As part of its ongoing Father’s Day Sale, EcoFlow has launched its one scheduled 48-hour flash sale that will run through June 12, with up to 46% off three offers. Things start with the new RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station for $239 shipped. It released back in February at a $299 full price, which we’ve seen discounted a few times already and which is seeing a 20% markdown here during this flash event. While we have seen it go as low as $189 in the past, you’re still looking at a solid $60 price cut at the best rate we can find, with Amazon currently offering it for $269.

If you’d prefer to travel or go camping with a more compact means to get backup power for your devices and small appliances, EcoFlow’s RIVER 3 Plus is the latest model to serve that need at 10 pounds. It starts with a 286Wh LiFePO4 capacity that can be invested in and expanded as high as 840Wh with either the EB300 or EB600 expansion batteries (sold separately). With six output options to connect to (three ACs, two USB-As, and a high-speed USB-C), it dishes out a steady stream of power at up to 600W, surging to 1,200W when necessary, thanks to the equipped X-Boost tech.

Plugging it into a standard wall outlet goes much faster with its X-Stream charging tech, taking just an hour to get the battery back to full. There’s also the 220W max solar input that can do the same in 1.5 hours with ideal conditions. You’ll also have a nice array of protection from any surging that may happen when it’s connected to an outlet, with the unit also giving you both LED and app-based notifications should it ever occur, keeping you in the know while ensuring nothing gets fried.

The second of these offers takes the backup power game to much larger levels, as you can get the DELTA Pro Portable Power Station bundled with a Smart Extra Battery for $3,499 shipped, coming down from $6,498. You’ll be getting a 3,600Wh starting LiFePO4 capacity that is doubled to 7,200Wh with the expansion battery, and which can go as high as 25kWh with more. Through its 14 port options you’ll get up to 3,600W of steady power and as much as 7,200W when it surges for larger needs, covering home appliances in emergency cases. It recharges either through a wall outlet, with a max 1,600W solar input, or with a car’s auxiliary port. Of course, you can take advantage of the last of these flash offers to grab it with solar capabilities while the brand’s 500W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel (125W x 4) is at $549 shipped from $899, which normally only gets discounted to $600 to $649 during sales.

You can browse EcoFlow’s entire Father’s Day Sale lineup in our original coverage here.

Greenworks 24V 12-inch cordless string trimmer/edger

First savings on Greenworks’ 24V 12-inch cordless string trimmer/edger with brush cutter attachment bundle at $100

Amazon is now offering the first chance at savings on an all-new bundle that gives you the 24V 12-inch Cordless String Trimmer/Edger with a 4.0Ah battery, brush cutter attachment, and 20 replacement blades for $99.99 shipped. It landed at Amazon back in April carrying a $130 price tag in full, which is where it’s kept at until now. This is the first deal we’ve spotted, giving you a solid $30 in savings – plus, it’s not available directly from Greenworks’ website at the moment either, only the tool with a lesser 2.0Ah battery for $4 more.

This 24V cordless string trimmer/edger from Greenworks makes a great option for first-time homeowners or just beginners taking care of uneven lawns and/or tight fence lines. It provides a 12-inch cutting swath, and can easily switch between trimming and edging with the press of a button. The included 4.0Ah battery delivers enough juice for up to 45 minutes of continuous use, with the whole thing weighing just over five pounds, making it easily manageable.

There’s a single-line auto-feed head that stands up to jamming, along with a push-button start, a safety lock switch to prevent accidental starts, a seven-position pivoting head, and a telescoping shaft to match users’ varying heights/postures. What’s more, it comes with the brush cutter attachment and 20 replacement blades so you can mow through tougher terrain and thicker buildups.

There’s plenty more Greenworks deals that we’ve already spotted this week, like the 80V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw at its $320 low, or the first discount hitting the 60V 30-inch CrossoverT Riding Lawn Tractor bundle with four 8.0Ah batteries, one 20.0Ah battery, a wall charger, and a rear add-on bagger system at $1,000 off.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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This new wireless e-bike charger wants to be the future of electric bikes

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This new wireless e-bike charger wants to be the future of electric bikes

Forget fumbling with cables or hunting for batteries – TILER is making electric bike charging as seamless as parking your ride. The Dutch startup recently introduced its much-anticipated TILER Compact system, a plug-and-play wireless charger engineered to transform the user experience for e-bike riders.

At the heart of the new system is a clever combo: a charging kickstand that mounts directly to almost any e‑bike, and a thin charging mat that you simply park over. Once you drop the kickstand and it lands on the mat, the bike begins charging automatically via inductive transfer – no cable required. According to TILER, a 500 Wh battery will fully charge in about 3.5 hours, delivering comparable performance to traditional wired chargers.

It’s an elegantly simple concept (albeit a bit chunky) with a convenient upside: less clutter, fewer broken cables, and no more need to bend over while feeling around for a dark little hole.

TILER claims its system works with about 75% of existing e‑bike platforms, including those from Bosch, Yamaha, Bafang, and other big bames. The kit uses a modest 150 W wireless power output, which means charging speeds remain practical while keeping the system lightweight (the tile weighs just 2 kg, and it’s also stationary).

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TILER has already deployed over 200 charging points across Western Europe, primarily serving bike-share, delivery, hospitality, and hotel fleets. A recent case study in Munich showed how a cargo-bike operator saved approximately €1,250 per month in labor costs, avoided thousands in spare batteries, and cut battery damage by 20%. The takeaway? Less maintenance, more uptime.

Now shifting to prosumer markets, TILER says the Compact system will hit pre-orders soon, with a €250 price tag (roughly US $290) for the kickstand plus tile bundle. To get in line, a €29 refundable deposit is currently required, though they say it is refundable at any point until you receive your charger. Don’t get too excited just yet though, there’s a bit of a wait. Deliveries are expected in summer 2026, and for now are covering mostly European markets.

The concept isn’t entirely new. We’ve seen the idea pop up before, including in a patent from BMW for charging electric motorcycles. And the efficacy is there. Skeptics may wonder if wireless charging is slower or less efficient, but TILER says no. Its system retains over 85% efficiency, nearly matching wired charging speeds, and even pauses at 80% to protect battery health, then resumes as needed. The tile is even IP67-rated, safe for outdoor use, and about as bulky as a thick magazine.

Electrek’s Take

I love the concept. It makes perfect sense for shared e-bikes, especially since they’re often returning to a dock anyway. As long as people can be trained to park with the kickstand on the tile, it seems like a no-brainer.

And to be honest, I even like the idea for consumers. I know it sounds like a first-world problem, but bending over to plug something in at floor height is pretty annoying, not to mention a great way to throw out your back if you’re not exactly a spring chicken anymore. Having your e-bike start charging simply by parking it in the right place is a really cool feature! I don’t know if it’s $300 cool, but it’s pretty cool!

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Tesla launches new software update with Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car

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Tesla launches new software update with Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car

Tesla has launched a new software update for its vehicles that includes the anticipated integration of Grok, but it doesnt even interface with the car yet.

Earlier this week, CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla would integrate Grok, the large language model developed by his private company, xAI, into its vehicles.

Today, Tesla started pushing the update to the fleet, but there’s a significant caveat.

The automaker wrote in the release notes (2025.26):

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Grok (Beta) (US, AMD)

Grok now available directly in your Tesla

Requires Premium Connectivity or a WiFi connection

Grok is currently in Beta & does not issue commands to your car – existing voice commands remain unchanged.

First off, it is only available in vehicles in the US equipped with the AMD infotainment computer, which means cars produced since mid-2021.

But more importantly, Tesla says that it doesn’t send commands to the car under the current version. Therefore, it is simply like having Grok on your phone, but on the onboard computer instead.

Tesla showed an example:

There are a few other features in the 2025.26 software update, but they are not major.

For Tesla vehicles equipped with ambient lighting strips inside the car, the light strip can now sync to music:

Accent lights now respond to music & you can also choose to match the lights to the album’s color for a more immersive effect

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Here’s the new setting:

The audio setting can now be saved under multiple presets to match listening preferences for different people or circumstances:

The software update also includes the capacity to zoom or adjust the playback speed of the Dashcam Viewer.

Cybertruck also gets the updated Dashcam Viewer app with a grid view for easier access and review of recordings:

Tesla also updated the charging info in its navigation system to be able to search which locations require valet service or pay-to-park access.

Upon arrival, drivers will receive a notification with access codes, parking restrictions, level or floor information, and restroom availability:

Finally, there’s a new onboarding guide directly on the center display to help people who are experiencing a Tesla vehicle for the first time.

Electrek’s Take

Tesla is really playing catch-up here. Right now, this update is essentially nothing. If you already have Grok, it’s no more different than having it on your phone or through the vehicle’s browser, since it has no capacity to interact with any function inside the vehicle.

Most other automakers are integrating LLMs inside vehicles with the capacity to interact with the vehicle. In China, this is becoming standard even in entry-level cars.

In the Xiaomi YU7, the vehicle’s AI can not only interact with the car, but it also sees what the car sees through its camera, and it can tell you about what it sees:

Tesla is clearly far behind on that front as many automakers are integrating with other LLMs like ChatGPT and in-house LLMs, like Xiaomi’s.

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Robinhood is up 160% this year, but several obstacles are ahead

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Florida AG opens probe into Robinhood. Here's the latest

Robinhood stock hit an all-time high Friday as the financial services platform continued to rip higher this year, along with bitcoin and other crypto stocks.

Robinhood, up more than 160% in 2025, hit an intraday high above $101 before pulling back and closing slightly lower.

The reversal came after a Bloomberg report that JPMorgan plans to start charging fintechs for access to customer bank data, a move that could raise costs across the industry.

For fintech firms that rely on thin margins to offer free or low-cost services to customers, even slight disruptions to their cost structure can have major ripple effects. PayPal and Affirm both ended the day nearly 6% lower following the report.

Despite its stellar year, the online broker is facing several headwinds, with a regulatory probe in Florida, pushback over new staking fees and growing friction with one of the world’s most high-profile artificial intelligence companies.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a formal investigation into Robinhood Crypto on Thursday, alleging the platform misled users by claiming to offer the lowest-cost crypto trading.

“Robinhood has long claimed to be the best bargain, but we believe those representations were deceptive,” Uthmeier said in a statement.

The probe centers on Robinhood’s use of payment for order flow — a common practice where market makers pay to execute trades — which the AG said can result in worse pricing for customers.

Robinhood Crypto General Counsel Lucas Moskowitz told CNBC its disclosures are “best-in-class” and that it delivers the lowest average cost.

“We disclose pricing information to customers during the lifecycle of a trade that clearly outlines the spread or the fees associated with the transaction, and the revenue Robinhood receives,” added Moskowitz.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev explains 'dual purpose' behind trading platform's new crypto offerings

Robinhood is also facing opposition to a new 25% cut of staking rewards for U.S. users, set to begin October 1. In Europe, the platform will take a smaller 15% cut.

Staking allows crypto holders to earn yield by locking up their tokens to help secure blockchain networks like ethereum, but platforms often take a percentage of those rewards as commission.

Robinhood’s 25% cut puts it in line with Coinbase, which charges between 25.25% and 35% depending on the token. The cut is notably higher than Gemini’s flat 15% fee.

It marks a shift for the company, which had previously steered clear of staking amid regulatory uncertainty.

Under President Joe Biden‘s administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission cracked down on U.S. platforms offering staking services, arguing they constituted unregistered securities.

With President Donald Trump in the White House, the agency has reversed course on several crypto enforcement actions, dropping cases against major players like Coinbase and Binance and signaling a more permissive stance.

Even as enforcement actions ease, Robinhood is under fresh scrutiny for its tokenized stock push, which is a growing part of its international strategy.

The company now offers blockchain-based assets in Europe that give users synthetic exposure to private firms like OpenAI and SpaceX through special purpose vehicles, or SPVs.

An SPV is a separate entity that acquires shares in a company. Users then buy tokens of the SPV and don’t have shareholder privileges or voting rights directly in the company.

OpenAI has publicly objected, warning the tokens do not represent real equity and were issued without its approval. In an interview with CNBC International, CEO Vlad Tenev acknowledged the tokens aren’t technically equity shares, but said that misses the broader point.

JPMorgan announces plans to charge for access to customer bank data

“What’s important is that retail customers have an opportunity to get exposure to this asset,” he said, pointing to the disruptive nature of AI and the historically limited access to pre-IPO companies.

“It is true that these are not technically equity,” Tenev added, noting that institutional investors often gain similar exposure through structured financial instruments.

The Bank of Lithuania — Robinhood’s lead regulator in the EU — told CNBC on Monday that it is “awaiting clarifications” following OpenAI’s statement.

“Only after receiving and evaluating this information will we be able to assess the legality and compliance of these specific instruments,” a spokesperson said, adding that information for investors must be “clear, fair, and non-misleading.”

Tenev responded that Robinhood is “happy to continue to answer questions from our regulators,” and said the company built its tokenized stock program to withstand scrutiny.

“Since this is a new thing, regulators are going to want to look at it,” he said. “And we expect to be scrutinized as a large, innovative player in this space.”

SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently called the model “an innovation” on CNBC’s Squawk Box, offering some validation as Robinhood leans further into its synthetic equity strategy — even as legal clarity remains in flux across jurisdictions.

Despite the regulatory noise, many investors remain focused on Robinhood’s upside, and particularly the political tailwinds.

The company is positioning itself as a key beneficiary of Trump’s newly signed megabill, which includes $1,000 government-seeded investment accounts for newborns. Robinhood said it’s already prototyping an app for the ‘Trump Accounts‘ initiative.

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