Folding

If there’s one thing I love as much as playing with batteries, it’s charging them up from the sun. And when it comes to my electric bikes, which are kind of outdoor toys by definition, being able to charge in the field is a pretty darn neat trick for extending range when camping or just spending all day in the great outdoors. I recently had the chance to test out QuietKat’s all-in-one electric bike solar charger for just that purpose, and I can tell you that this is a really cool piece of gear to bring on your next…

In July of last year, e-mobility company Fiido launched an Indiegogo crowdfunder for a funky folding ebike. The campaign was successful but the global pandemic extended original shipping estimates. Backers are now riding out on the Fiido X though and we were sent one to try out.At a glanceFast-folding ebike with 250-W hub motor and novel seat-post batteryThree pedal-assist levels and claimed range of 130 kmKeypad activation, integrated headlight and tail-lightUpdate April 13: After investigating reports of a serious frame…

Phoenix-based e-mobility company Lectric has launched its first mid-drive ebike, a folding cargo hauler that's the company's "best attempt at a car replacement" and comes with dual batteries for more than 100 miles of per-charge riding.That mid-drive unit shapes up as a 500-W motor with 800 watts of peak output, and features a torque sensor for more responsive pedal assist up to 28 mph (45 km/h). Lectric has included a thumb throttle too for up to 20 mph (32 km/h) of effortless rolling, and there's a 7-speed mechanical…

You’ve likely seen foldable phones become common, such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold series. However, these devices tend to be extremely expensive, and most of them run mobile operating systems with a limited array of apps. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is an entirely different kind of convertible device, with a full Windows operating system typically found on laptop deals. Right now on the Lenovo website, you can find one of the biggest tablet deals we’ve seen all year. You can pick up the ThinkPad X1 Fold for just…

The Samsung Galaxy Fold series has gone unchallenged in India for the past few years, and we recently saw Samsung really stepping up its game with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Review). However, Oppo has just revealed one big surprise before we wrap up 2021, which gives us enough reason to rethink whether the Galaxy Z Fold indeed represents the best way to make a large-screen foldable. The Oppo Find N was unveiled a week ago as the company's first commercially available foldable smartphone, and even though it is on sale only in…