Wouldn't it be cool if every power socket was the same? Imagine if you could carry around a single cable and plug in any device to the wall. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens ...

Power outlets with USB sockets are nothing new, but how about one with a built-in Bluetooth speaker as well? That's what we're looking at here, courtesy of UK retailer See Switches. Don't expect it to ...

A plug socket faceplate? Hot Stuff? Really? Yes, really. Because this isn’t any old plug socket faceplate, pal – look closer. Are those… USB ports? Indeed they are. And they mean you can charge your ...

I was looking at power boards in a hardware shop yesterday and noticed that a) many of them had USB sockets, and that b) the ratings for the USB sockets varied widely, from 1A to 3A. If I wanted to ...