Why Everyone Needs to Stock up on Power Banks

January 16, 2023

There are some things you can “never have too much of” … like money, I suppose. Or pens. It’s always hard to find pens. But here’s one you probably wouldn’t have thought about: you can never have too many portable power banks.

Yes, power banks, as is in the little batteries you can carry with you to charge your phone or laptop. Do you have one? Maybe. Do you have a bunch? Probably not. And according to Dave, you really should. Check out the top story to find out why.

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— Danny

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