Anker Solix F3800 Plus MSRP $4,799.00 Score Details “The Anker Solix F3800 Plus beats the competition in usability, versatility and value.” Pros Very portable Good looking Very strong warranty, lifetime customer service High-quality battery Expandable to 53.8kWh Cons Comes with a very short power cord EV charging is not practical Expensive for casual users With the Anker Solix F3800 Plus, the company promises people a more feature-rich, evolved power station that addresses many of the shortfalls from the 1st generation F3800. I got a chance to put the old and the new unit’s side-by side to see just how well Anker has listened to its fanbase. Recommended Videos Last February, I was able to spend some time on the original Anker Solix F3800, which was then brand new to the market and despite having some minor bugs, is still one of the most impressive power stations out there. Fortunately, in the year that I have had it, Anker has released a plethora of firmware updates to make sure things ran smoothly without complications. You can read about my experience with the Solix F3800 over on our other site, The Manual. Since it’s introduction, the Solix F3800 has garnered quite a lot of fans, a lot of which have asked Anker for some new features and fixes. This is where the Solix F3800 Plus comes in. Not only has Anker listened to its customers by addressing some of the complaints, but it has added several new features which are sure to make new customers happy. How much does the Anker Solix F3800 Plus cost? The Anker Solix F3800 Plus price is $4,799 MSRP, but you should be able to find it listed for less than that if you shop around. At the time of writing for example, you can pick up the Solix F3800 Plus for about $3,499 directly from Anker, which is $21,300 off of their regular MSRP. I was also able to find the F3800 Plus available at a number of online retailers, including Amazon – prices varied depending on what is packaged with it. When I reached out to Anker to ask about the discounts available, I was told that there are always discounts and specials running. What’s in the box of the Anker Solix F3800 Plus: Only a few things come packed with the F3800 Plus – the instruction and warranty pamphlets, the AC Charging cable for the unit itself, and two solar charging cables so you can connect some solar panels to the unit. I was bummed to see that the AC charging cable is considerably shorter than the one that came with the original F3800 unit. So, make sure that you have an AC outlet nearby, or be prepared to purchase a longer cord, separately. The original Anker Solix F3800 next to the F3800 Plus Ian Bell / Digital Trends Features and Design of the F3800 Plus The F3800 Plus doesn’t look any different than the original F3800 at first glance. Their shapes are pretty much identical, they weigh about the same etc., but when you take a closer look at the connections on the side of the F3800 Plus, that’s where things change. Here is a list of key differences between the F3800 and the F3800 Plus I was able to keep track of: The original F3800 accepts up to 2400W of solar input whereas the F3800 Plus accepts 3200W of solar input. This means you can charge the batteries much quicker You will need an adapter for the original F3800 if you want to charge your EV, the F3800 Plus has a port on the side where you can plug your EV in directly The F3800 Plus is compatible with 240V gas generators (up to 6,000 bypass) The F3800 Plus supports charging via generator or solar while simultaneously powering connected devices The original F3800 was not able to output AC power while charging with AC at the same time – this has been fixed with the Plus version Anker has a good comparison video on YouTube highlighting the key differences. Anker Solix F3800 Plus specifications Capacity 51.2Vdc 75Ah/3840Wh AC output AC Output 2 120V~ 20A Max, 60Hz, 2400W Max AC Output (NEMA L14-30R) 120V/240V~ 25A Max, 60Hz, 6000W Max USB-A Output 5V – 2.4A (12W Max Per Port) USB-C Output 5V – 3A / 9V – 3A / 15V – 3A / 20V – 3A / 20V – 5A (100W Max Per Port) Cell chemistry LiFePO4 Cell EPS/UPS UPS: 20ms Solar input 11-165V – 17A Max (1600W Max Each) (2) Solar Inputs Environmental Operation Discharging Temperature -4°F-104°F / -20°C-40°C Charging Temperature 32°F-104°F / 0°C-40°C AC input AC Input 120V~ 15A Max (< 3hrs) / 12A Max (continuous), 60Hz, L+N+PE AC Input Power (Charging) 1800W Max AC Input Power (Bypass Mode) 1440W Max Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Dimensions 27.6×15.3×15.6 in / 70.2×38.8×39.5 cm Weight: 136.7lb Anker Solix F3800 Plus Vs. Competition Feature Anker F3800 Plus EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra Bluetti AC500 + B300S Goal Zero Yeti 6000X Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Battery Capacity 3.84 kWh (expandable to 26.9 kWh) 3.6 kWh (expandable to 25 kWh) 3.072 kWh per module (expandable to 18.4 kWh) 6.071 kWh 3.024 kWh AC Output (Continuous) 6,000W 7,200W 5,000W 2,000W 3,000W AC Output (Surge) 9,000W 10,800W 10,000W 3,500W 6,000W Solar Input Capacity 3,200W 5,600W 3,000W 600W 1,200W Portability Moderate (wheeled) Low (heavier) Moderate Low (heavier) High (wheeled) Expandability High High High Limited Limited Generator Charging I noticed that there are a few channels on YouTube covering 240V generator recharging with the F3800 Plus. Now, while I do not have a gas generator, nor do I plan on getting one now that I have the F3800 Plus here at home, I do understand that if you have both a gas generator and the F3800 Plus, you will want to use one to charge the other. Make sure that you purchase the Anker Solix Generator input Adapter so you can connect it to your gas generator first. Once connected to the 240V generator you should be able to charge your unit at 3300W according to the manual, and 6000W with an expansion battery attached. John from the YouTube channel Backyard Maine has a great video where he shares his experience connecting the F3800 Plus to his gas generator, I recommend checking it out if this is of interest to you. Solar Charging the F3800 Plus Anker did not send me any solar panels to test the F3800 Plus with, but once I get some, I will update and include my experience in the review here. The good news is that there are a lot of folks on YouTube that have connected solar panels, personally, I am a fan of Tommy Callaway’s Anker video. For home use, the F3800 Plus supports 410W permanent solar panels which you can purchase from Anker directly, or an aftermarket brand should you choose to. If you plan on taking the unit to the park or simply do not want to install the permanent panels, you can purchase some portable panels from Anker as well. The F38000 Plus supports a maximum 3200W charging input regardless of the panel’s portability. Accessories solar panels, ranging from portable panels to more permanent fixed panels. There are also several adapters to choose from that either allow you to connect the F3800 Plus to an EV, RV or solar panels. The system truly is expandable and designed to meet a number of needs. Expansion Batteries The Anker Solix F3800 Plus can increase it’s storage capacity up to 26,880Wh by connecting 6 Anker expansion batteries, or 12 if you are connecting a second F3800. The expansion batteries are about $2K each when on sale.Anker F3800 and F3800 Plus connections compared Ian Bell / Digital Trends “Real World” Testing the Anker Solix F3800 Plus I always find it amusing to watch videos or read articles where people are testing these power stations with power equipment in the garage, food blenders, or charging their EV’s. It’s as if we all expect life to go on as normal during a power outage, that’s how these companies want you to imagine things. But for a lot of people, including myself, I am not expecting a power outage to last days or weeks, I simply want my food to stay fresh, for the home to be comfortable depending on the weather, or my phone and lights to stay charged. And that’s for home use. If I am taking the F3800 plus to the park or camping , then sure, I will use it to power items to cook with, keep the lights on or play a sound system – and that’s why I like the F3800 Plus, when compared to a lot of its competitors – it’s portable with wheels and a built-in handle. The handle extends a little over a foot and is about the same length as you would get from carry-on luggage; it feels sturdy and didn’t make me worry about it breaking with prolonged use. For lifting the F3800, there is a smaller handle that flips out on the bottom so that you can lift the unit with two people. The unit itself weighs just over 132 lbs. and is too wide in my opinion for a single person to lift, so make sure you have some help with you. I transported the F3800 throughout the house, up some steps and over some grass in the yard. The wheels worked well and at no time did I feel like the unit was going to break – there were no clunking sounds or anything feeling loose.How does the App work? The Anker app is simple to use. Once installed, you can connect to the F3800 through Bluetooth, and then you will want to connect the F3800 to your Wi-Fi system so you can monitor the unit remotely. I was able to spend some considerable time with the Bluetti AC500 and can tell you that the Anker F3800’s app is considerably easier to navigate and use. You can also add multiple Anker devices through their app which is nice for when and if you decide to expand on this system. The first thing to notice is that the display is very easy to read and the instruction manual does a great job explaining what the icons mean on the display. Buttons on the front of the F3800 have a nice tactile feel to them – they are not mushy or sticky when pressed. Controls are intuitive to use for the most part. I would recommend keeping the manual handy so you can quickly find out how to put the F3800 into EV charging mode, and which side of the AC outlets you should use if you want to use the UPS function. These two areas are not easy to find unless you have the manual. To test the F3800 Plus at my home, I had it power a large freezer outside in the garage, charge some electric bikes, power a regular refrigerator and charge some laptops. Here is what the results are for those items. Danby 10 cu ft. chest freezer that I have in my garage: Started May 16th at 7:45PM and fully drained the Anker F3800 by May 18th 1:58PM – about 43 hours total. A little under 2 days of charge with a 47w draw from the F3800 Plus Frigidaire refrigerator – 20 hours until completely drains at a 150W draw. You could maybe get a couple more hours if no one opened the fridge. Standard laptop charges: between 30 and 60 charges if you avg, 50-100 Wh per laptop for example, triple that phone phones Charging an EV: With my Rivian R1S, I was able to get about 5 miles of charge out of the F3800 Plus – fully drained. Online, some Tesla owners were able to get about 11 miles of charge If you were confident the power would come back on in a hurry, you would be able to keep a fridge or freezer running, charge a few laptops or phones, maybe charge up an e-Bike and the F3800 Plus base unit would last about 17 hours before needing a recharge . With both the freezer and my fridge plugged in at the same time, I was about to get 7.34 hours before the unit was completely drained. Recharging the F3800 through a regular 120v outlet took 3.17 hours at 1645W (screenshot attached). Charging an EV with the F3800 is gimmicky in my opinion, but I just know that if Anker did not include this capability, some people will make a stink about it. Unless you are stuck in a zombie apocalypse and need that extra 5 miles of range to get somewhere else to charge your car, this feature just doesn’t make sense to me. If power outages are common in your area, ymy recommendation is that you ‘’ll want to buy the solar panels so you can charge the F3800 Plus if you are expecting outages for multiple days. And you will likely want to add a battery pack (or two) as well. 1. Anker Solix F3800 Plus App 2. Anker Solix F3800 Plus App 3. Anker Solix F3800 Plus App Can you connect the older, original F3800 to the F3800 Plus? Yes, you can use the Anker Solix Double Power Hub ($299). This increases your maximum output to 12,000W – impressive! As mentioned above, if you have two units connected, you can expand your batteries by 12 total, giving you days of backup for your home. The Anker Solix F3800 Plus can power your e-bike, EV and other devices Ian Bell / Digital Trends How long will the Anker Solix F3800 Plus Last? The Anker Solix F3800 Plus has an expected lifespan of 10 years or more due to the fact that they areit’s using EV grade batteries (lithium-ion batteries that use lithium iron phosphate as the cathode) which are considered safer than other lithium-ion batteries. Like a lot of companies, Anker releases regular firmware updates to address problems. Product Warranty Coverage Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus 5-year warranty with an expected lifespan of 10+ years using EV-grade LiFePO₄ batteries . With lifetime customer support EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra 5-year warranty covering both the inverter and battery components . BLUETTI AC500 + B300S 4-year warranty for both the AC500 power station and B300S battery module . Goal Zero Yeti 6000X 2-year warranty standard for lithium-based Yeti products . Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro 3-year standard warranty, extendable to 5 years upon product registration . Should you buy it? If your needs match mine, then I would recommend buying it. I like the design, portability and the warranty. Would I power my entire home with this? I probably would not, but according to other reviews on the web, and community forums, it certainly seems capable of doing the job if you go with the extra batteries and available accessories – for me, it’s a great base system that you can build from. I am “either/or” in this camp. If I purchased the F3800 Plus and the necessary equipment with the intention of powering my entire home, I am not going to go through all the trouble to disconnect it and take it somewhere – the portability aspect is useless to me. Because the F3800 Plus comes with wheels, an extension handle and a rear handle for portability, that’s what I would use it for. The Anker Solix F3800 Plus improves on the original F3800 in a lot of ways, and I like how Anker fixed a lot of the quirks I encountered from the original F3800. I spent a lot of time in the community forums learning a lot from F3800 owners, and it appears that the community as a whole has been happy with Anker’s support and firmware fixes. I plan on tracking my use as I get more hours with the F3800 and will see if Anker has plans to address any quirks that come up. If you currently have an existing Solix F3800 and none of the new features make sense to you, then there are no reasons to upgrade; Anker has consistently been providing firmware updates to improve the unit and any bugs associated with it. The good news is that you can add the F3800 plus to your existing unit and build from there too. If you are buying from scratch and want a versatile system that looks good, has a solid user interface, is a reliable performer and plenty of accessories and options for building upon, then this is the power station for you. The Anker Solix F3800 Plus beats the competition in usability, versatility and value. We have a pretty extensive list of Power Station reviews worth checking out if you think the Solix F3800 Plus isn’t right for you.

A duck stands in a fedora and a trench coat, delivering a noir-style monologue about how his recent divorce has fueled his bread addiction. If this image doesn't tickle you, then you'd better give Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping a miss. If it does, oh boy, do we have the recommendation for you. Much like developer Happy Broccoli's predecessor, The Secret Salami, Ghost of Glamping sees you thrown into the petty crime-ridden world of Eugene "The Duck Detective" McQuacklin, a grizzled PI who serves as both the game's protagonist and narrator. Reluctantly accompanying his reptilian roommate on a holiday to a nearby haunted glamping site (yes, really), McQuacklin is once again left to face Lady Crime, as a seemingly minor mystery surrounding some stolen camping chairs soon spirals into something much bigger. This time around, there's a blackmailed influencer, stolen state secrets, a kidnapping, and a run-in with the supernatural to contend with, all of which can only be solved by interviewing suspects, hunting for clues, and then plugging the right bits of information into the 'Deducktions' page of McQuacklin's trusty journal. It's a simple gameplay loop, and while some of the 'fill in the blank' investigations turn to a bit of trial and error as you fill the prompt sentence with a list of accumulated nouns to finally find the right answer, Ghost of Glamping manages to walk the fine line between predictability and surprise. We saw some plot twists coming from a mile off, but we appreciated how other threads were gradually pulled over the ~two-hour runtime. There's a hint system standing by, in case the evidence has really stumped you, and the game can be flipped between 'Story' and 'Sleuth' modes at any time (the former flags your incorrect Deducktions to nudge you in the right direction), but anyone familiar with the likes of Ace Attorney or Professor Layton shouldn't have too much trouble cracking the case. And that's okay! Ghost of Glamping isn't the kind of mystery that'll get under your skin and refuse to let you go until you unmask its villain. In fact, its plot is almost secondary to its presentation. McQuacklin's melodramatic monologues (all fully voice-acted, we should add), the adorable Paper Mario-style cutout sprites, the toe-tapping jazz soundtrack, and the laugh-out-loud loading screens that boast such 'facts' as "Most ducks live in houses because they are filthy rich" all add up to a bitesized mystery that oozes charm. Come on, there's even a dedicated quack button! You'll easily polish it off in an evening, and you'll feel all the better for it. Happy Broccoli has once again pulled together a simple yet satisfying mystery that brings plenty of smiles and a handful of surprises. Now, if you'll excuse us, we've got to don our fedoras and go deliver a brooding speech in the rain.

Image by Getty / FuturismNeuroscience/Brain ScienceEach of our brains is swimming in enough microplastics to form a plastic spoon, scientists discovered earlier this year. Since then, medical researchers have been scrambling to understand how that could affect our neurological health.Now, ominous data is starting to trickle in, with new research comprising four papers published in the journal Brain Medicine suggesting that microplastics could be contributing to rising rates of depression, dementia, and other mental health ailments across the globe. And for exposing us to these brain-invading microplastics, a clear culprit emerged in the work: ultra-processed foods, or junk food, which make up a huge part of many Americans' diets."We're seeing converging evidence that should concern us all," said Nicholas Fabiano from the University of Ottawa, who led one of the studies, in a statement about the work. "Ultra-processed foods now comprise more than 50 percent of energy intake in countries like the United States, and these foods contain significantly higher concentrations of microplastics than whole foods."If true, it would mean that microplastics were the missing link in the correlation between junk food consumption and brain disorders. One study cited by the researchers found that people who ate ultra-processed meals had a significantly higher risk of depression, anxiety, and poor sleep. On the flip side, randomized control trials have demonstrated that weaning someone off junk food led to significant improvements in mental health.Implicating the role of microplastics in this, other research has revealed that junk foods are absolutely riddled with plastic particles. Meals like chicken nuggets, for example, have been shown to contain 30 times more microplastics per gram than chicken breasts, likely absorbed as a result of how they're manufactured and packaged."This hypothesis is particularly compelling because we see remarkable overlap in biological mechanisms," Wolfgang Marx from Deakin University's Food & Mood Center who coauthored one of the studies, said in a statement. "Ultra-processed foods have been linked to adverse mental health through inflammation, oxidative stress, epigenetics, mitochondrial dysfunction, and disruptions to neurotransmitter systems. Microplastics appear to operate through remarkably similar pathways."These findings are the latest to illustrate the potential grim health effects caused by microplastics, which have been found everywhere from human bone marrow to clouds to the most remote regions on Earth.So far, though, there's no definitive evidence, including human trials, that prove they're harmful to our health. But the fact that microplastics can easily bypass the blood-brain barrier — our gray matter's last line of defense against harmful substances — has unsettled medical experts. Beyond mental ailments, some research has found that microplastics could cause blood clots in the vessels of the brain, potentially inducing a stroke."What emerges from this work is not a warning. It is a reckoning," wrote Ma-Li Wong, a distinguished professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Upstate Medical University, in an accompanying editorial. "The boundary between internal and external has failed. If microplastics cross the blood-brain barrier, what else do we think remains sacred?"It's impossible not to intake some amount of microplastics every time we eat, but you can take steps to reduce your exposure. And the evidence so far, the researchers argue, makes an increasingly compelling case for cutting ultra-processed junk out of your diet."After all," said Fabiano, "you are what you eat."Share This Article

No stage, no problem. The All-American Rejects bring the mosh pit to the front lawn. Credit: TikTok composite: @ChicagoBucketList, @marissamccall, @STLGUIDE314 In a live music landscape often dominated by inflated ticket prices and impersonal stadium shows, The All-American Rejects are flipping the script. The band recently kicked off a "house party" tour, and it’s exactly what it sounds like. Instead of arenas or overpriced amphitheaters, the band is offering fans a chance to host a literal house party with a live, pop-up performance from the band themselves. So far, they've played a backyard in Chicago, a bowling alley in Minneapolis, on someone's lawn in Columbia, Missouri for a bunch of college grads, and on the quad at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Fans can even apply through the link in the band’s Instagram bio to bring the show to their city.The "house party" concept leans heavily into nostalgia, which is a smart play for a band whose early 2000s singles "Dirty Little Secret" and "Move Along" helped define an era of pop-punk adolescence for millennials. But it’s not just about revisiting the past. This tour taps into something deeper: the intimate, communal energy of early DIY shows that forged lasting connections between bands and their fans. And it has landed the band on FYPs across the country. You May Also Like SEE ALSO: For fans, Ticketmaster is misery business Perhaps partly because of its online popularity, it’s not just longtime listeners showing up. These intimate shows, often held on college campuses or in public spaces, are introducing The All-American Rejects to a new generation of fans who weren’t around when the band ruled TRL, but who instantly get the appeal of a sing-along anthem in a backyard with no wristbands required.Even more remarkable? These shows are mostly free to attend. In a time when Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing has made big concert experiences unattainable for many, this feels less like a gimmick and more like a rebellion. The All-American Rejects are bringing live music directly to fans — no dynamic pricing, no service charges, no $25 parking. Mashable Trend Report: Coming Soon! Decode what’s viral, what’s next, and what it all means. Sign up for Mashable’s weekly Trend Report newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up! At a recent stop in Minneapolis, the All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter delivered a fiery, heartfelt speech that quickly went viral — a clip of the moment, posted by @marissamccall, has racked up over one million views on TikTok. Speaking to a packed crowd, Ritter captured the spirit of the house party tour with blunt honesty: "I want to thank you for coming out and giving a shit about a rock’n’roll band that supports the common man. We’re not trying to sell you finance tickets to Coachella, we’re not trying to sell you Ticketmaster fucking penalty fees, we’re not trying to sell you $25 parking. We’re just trying to sell you some songs you might have grown up with, and let you fucking let go with us in this non-denominational church of rock'n'roll." The message — part middle finger to concert bloat, part love letter to fans — struck a nerve. Online, fans praised the band for keeping things grounded, authentic, and centered on the music. In an industry increasingly ruled by algorithms, corporate markups, and VIP upgrades, Ritter’s words felt like both a rebellion and a revival.As one commenter on TikTok put it, "The HARDEST recession indicator. we are SO back." In an interview with KBIA in Missouri, Ritter explained how the idea for the tour came about: "The whole thing about this has been sort of like this weird synchronistic happenstance of reactivity. We played this random house party [in Los Angeles], and it was like, of all the shows we played in the last 10 years, it was, like, this big wake-up call to the reality of, 'Oh, this is why we started doing this.' We played in house shows. We played backyards, VFWs, and I just told my manager, 'That worked. Let’s do that.'" And they are. One lawn, quad, and bowling alley at a time. Topics Music TikTok Crystal Bell Digital Culture Editor Crystal Bell is the Culture Editor at Mashable. She oversees the site's coverage of the creator economy, digital spaces, and internet trends, focusing on how young people engage with others and themselves online. She is particularly interested in how social media platforms shape our online and offline identities. She was formerly the entertainment director at MTV News, where she helped the brand expand its coverage of extremely online fan culture and K-pop across its platforms. You can find her work in Teen Vogue, PAPER, NYLON, ELLE, Glamour, NME, W, The FADER, and elsewhere on the internet. She's exceptionally fluent in fandom and will gladly make you a K-pop playlist and/or provide anime recommendations upon request. Crystal lives in New York City with her two black cats, Howl and Sophie.

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What does it feel like when your first donation comes in? That moment when your big idea – whether it's a marathon, a boxing match or a bionic arm – suddenly becomes real. That's the emotional flashpoint GOOD has bottled for JustGiving's latest brand campaign, It Just Got Real, designed to resonate with a younger, more diverse wave of fundraisers. This high-energy, platform-native campaign marks a strategic evolution for JustGiving, a household name in fundraising that is now repositioning itself as the go-to for personal causes as much as traditional charity events. Centred on the visceral moment that fundraising moves from concept to commitment, the work is a vibrant call to action for anyone with a mission, message, or movement. "We wanted the campaign to feel electric," says GOOD creative Kia Wing. "Like standing right at the edge of something big – and a bit scary. Because that's what fundraising is, right? It starts with an idea, and the moment someone donates, it gets real. That was the tone we chased, that rush of adrenaline." The campaign features three real fundraisers: Freya Morgan, a human rights lawyer who's run over 2,500km for Bail for Immigration Detainees dressed as a mirrorball; Javeno Mclean, a TikTok-famous fitness coach boxing for mental health; and Matthew Ashton-Rickhardt, a drummer crowdfunding for a bionic arm after a motorbike accident. Their stories are personal, powerful, and perfectly pitched to show the range of fundraising in 2025. Rather than dramatising their causes in a traditional way, GOOD chose to focus on the pulse of energy that hits when a donation notification lands. In the video spots, snappy, TikTok-style transitions flip the viewer from everyday scenarios into full fundraising action. One second, you're towel-drying your hair; the next, you're shadowboxing for Mind in front of a crowd. These stylistic whiplashes keep the pace high and the emotion real. For GOOD, the spark behind the idea was rooted in user insight. "The campaign was based on the understanding that doing any fundraising activity is personal," says senior planner Gaby Morgan. "It's turning something you dreamt of into a reality. And JustGiving has a powerful role to play in that – it gives you the platform to take action. But it's that moment the donation comes in that really turns the idea into a living reality." That shift from concept to commitment drives the entire creative. The work doesn't dwell on sacrifice or guilt but on potential, which is dynamic, bold, and dripping with energy. From thumping music and punchy transitions to full-bleed colour and BIG expressions, the campaign is engineered to both stand out and fit in across social and digital platforms. Crucially, the creative team knew they had to earn their place on younger audiences' feeds. "We had to bake the platforms' visual language into the bones of the work," says Kia. "Fast cuts, punchy transitions, as quippy as a TikTok itself, but our audience shaped more than just the look. Younger fundraisers are still doing events, for sure, but they're also turning personal missions into public movements. They're crowdfunding more and rallying friends behind something that moves them." "That shift – from charity event to personal mission – reflects wider changes in the fundraising landscape. GOOD's campaign positions JustGiving as the platform that can power it all. Whether you're running, drumming or disco-ball-jogging, it's the place where "ideas become action." "It's a fitting evolution for the brand," says creative director Jo Ratcliffe. "JustGiving is the original fundraising platform and the obvious go-to for many. However, younger audiences are less familiar with its legacy, so this campaign aims to galvanise a new generation. Whatever your cause, JustGiving helps you make it real." It's a tricky line to walk: staying true to the real fundraisers' stories while making sure the creative lands in 15 seconds or less. GOOD approached this by grounding everything in authenticity – and then dialling it up with flair. "Our scripts were all rooted in truth and feature the fundraisers themselves," Jo explains. "We simply heightened the storytelling with a few flourishes. We took some visual cues from Netflix's Sex Education for the set design and used playful transitions, SFX and motion graphics to dial up the energy." Even the static OOH executions (arguably the hardest place to communicate an emotional beat) pack a punch. "The OOH had a big job: freeze that feeling," says Kia. "We kept it simple. Bold type, full-bleed colour, and our fundraisers are front and centre. You didn't need the full story. You just needed to feel it. The buzz, the nerves, the YES of it all." Working alongside MI Media and Brainlabs, the campaign rolled out across digital, social, and out-of-home from April 24. It's already gaining traction, not just for the causes themselves, but also for the shift it signals in purpose-led branding. GOOD isn't just selling platform functionality here; they're selling possibility, and a new emotional entry point for taking action. "This campaign proves that purpose-led branding can be upbeat, playful and even sequin-encrusted," says Jo. "Telling real stories in an authentic way doesn't mean the creative needs to be serious or worthy. We can absolutely have fun whilst highlighting important causes at the heart of the story." Fun is exactly what this campaign delivers, alongside plenty of heart, urgency, and a healthy dose of adrenaline.

Happy Cool Sword Day to all who celebrate. What, you forgot? We get it. It’s easy to forget Cool Sword Day, the No. 1 holiday dedicated to cool swords in all walks of media, because it arrives in the lead-up to the “more legitimate” national holiday of Memorial Day. But that doesn’t mean it deserves any less effort or observation. After years of overlooking Cool Sword Day ourselves, Polygon decided we would finally step up in 2024 and do Cool Sword Day right. Here’s what you can expect from Cool Sword Day: some cool flippin’ swords!!!!! You will find us dissecting the big-boi magnitude of Final Fantasy 7’s and Monster Hunter’s greatswords, writing love letters to World of Warcraft blades, rattling off some need-to-know sword trivia, talking to real-life swordmakers, and cementing lists of swords for the history books. Cool Sword Day demands cool sword coverage, so that’s what we’ve done. You won’t find much Cool Sword Day coverage on other sites, perhaps because they’ve gone all in on [checks notes] Talk Like Yoda Day? With all due respect to the Jedi master, there are more cool swords out there than just lightsabers, and the world needs to know. Polygon is on the case this Cool Sword Day. The length of Sephiroth’s sword in FF7 actually changes, says Tetsuya Nomura

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. TV apps can now poke users for in-app ratings and reviews, thanks to Google Aditya Tiwari Neowin @TheLazyAvenger · May 21, 2025 06:32 EDT It has been years since apps and services have relied on user feedback to improve themselves. Android, one of the biggest operating systems out there, already lets you submit Google Play ratings and reviews through pop-ups displayed inside mobile apps. At its I/O 2025 developer conference, Google announced that the same functionality is now coming to TV apps. The search giant is extending its In-App Rating and Reviews API to TV, allowing developers to prompt users for ratings and reviews directly from Google TV apps. "Ratings and reviews are essential for developers, offering quantitative and qualitative feedback on user experiences," Google said in a blog post. "Users can now see rating averages, browse reviews, and leave their own review directly from an app's store listing on Google TV." When interacting with in-app ratings and reviews, you can select a rating using the remote's D-pad or send a notification to your mobile device and complete the review. You can post an optional written review through your TV using Gboard's on-screen voice input or by typing from your phone. You can submit reviews for other device form factors using your phone by selecting the desired device chip when posting an app rating or writing a review. Lastly, the "Not now" button comes to the rescue if you aren't in the mood to pen down your thoughts about an app. Since the new change is optional for developers, you might not see review prompts in all the apps right away. Google said it is crucial to "first carefully consider the best time to request a review prompt" and figure out "optimal moments within your app" to request user feedback. Prompts for in-app ratings and reviews should appear when the "UI is idle to prevent interruption of ongoing content." Developers should identify successful user journeys, such as finishing a TV show season or a movie. On the flip side, they should avoid bad experiences like playback errors and buffering. Google also announced the Android 16 update for TVs at the conference, and its latest beta is now available to developers. The new update brings improvements to media playback speed, HDMI-CEC reliability, and performance optimizations for 64-bit kernels. It also supports the open-source spatial audio format Eclipsa Audio and MediaQualityManager API, which gives developers control over selecting profile pictures. Tags Report a problem with article Follow @NeowinFeed

Happy Cool Sword Day to all who celebrate. What, you forgot? We get it. It’s easy to forget Cool Sword Day, the No. 1 holiday dedicated to cool swords in all walks of media, because it arrives in the lead-up to the “more legitimate” national holiday of Memorial Day. But that doesn’t mean it deserves any less effort or observation. After years of overlooking Cool Sword Day ourselves, Polygon decided we would finally step up in 2024 and do Cool Sword Day right. Here’s what you can expect from Cool Sword Day: some cool flippin’ swords!!!!! You will find us dissecting the big-boi magnitude of Final Fantasy 7’s and Monster Hunter’s greatswords, writing love letters to World of Warcraft blades, rattling off some need-to-know sword trivia, talking to real-life swordmakers, and cementing lists of swords for the history books. Cool Sword Day demands cool sword coverage, so that’s what we’ve done. You won’t find much Cool Sword Day coverage on other sites, perhaps because they’ve gone all in on [checks notes] Talk Like Yoda Day? With all due respect to the Jedi master, there are more cool swords out there than just lightsabers, and the world needs to know. Polygon is on the case this Cool Sword Day. The length of Sephiroth’s sword in FF7 actually changes, says Tetsuya Nomura

Alcatel V3 5G series is set to launch in India on May 27. The Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G model was already confirmed to arrive as part of the lineup. Now, the French mobile brand, operated by TCL Communication, has officially teased the Alcatel V3 Pro 5G and V3 Classic 5G variants. The design, colour options and key features of the upcoming smartphones have been revealed ahead of their launch. All three variants will be available for purchase in the country exclusively via Flipkart.Alcatel V3 Pro 5G, V3 Classic 5G Teased The Alcatel V3 Pro 5G is teased to come in black and green colourways, the company revealed in a live microsite on the Flipkart app. The handset will sport a 6.7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and TCL's proprietary NXTPAPER technology. It will support Regular, Ink Paper, Max Ink, and Colour Paper modes.Alcatel confirmed that the V3 Pro 5G's display will support eye care features like low blue light and anti-glare features. It will also come with adaptive colour temperature and brightness, as well as a night light mode.Meanwhile, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G is teased to come in a white shade. The handset will boast a NXTPAPER display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for "vivid colours and sharper contrast." The handset will be backed by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and a 5,200mAh battery with 18W charging. For optics, it will get a 50-megapixel primary rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. Both phones will ship with a charger and a protective cover in the box.Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G Colour Options, FeaturesThe Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G is confirmed to come in Champagne Gold, Hyper Blue, and Ocean Grey colour options. Like the Pro and Classic variants, the Ultra version will come with a NXTPAPER display as well. It will have a 6.8-inch full-HD+ screen, and in the Max Ink mode, the phone is claimed to last for up to seven days on a single charge. In the camera department, the Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G has a 108-megapixel primary rear sensor alongside an 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel sensor. The phone will support 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It will pack a 5,010mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The phone is confirmed to have dual speakers with DTS X Sound and support for eSIM alongside a physical SIM. Besides a charger and a protective cover, the Ultra variant will ship with a Stylus as well. The Alcatel V3 5G series will launch in India on May 27 at 12pm IST and will be available for purchase in the country exclusively via Flipkart.Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.