In the past, it was rarely used for anything other than powering the onboard cigarette lighter; today, it’s an indispensable source of power for countless electronics, including our smartphones.

Depending on the age of your car, it might contain a round 12 V power outlet in the dash, or possibly in the elbow compartment. And depending on your own age, you might know that as the cigarette ...

They say the simplest products are often the best, and it's for that reason UK startup Power Ethernet has caught our eye. Founded by Andrew Delaware and based out of London, the company has developed ...

I've been a tech journalist for almost 25 years and started Pocket-lint in 2003. Over the years I've questioned or interviewed leading tech industry figures from Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer, Mark ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jack Thompson. Design: Nadia Palacios Residential Design Yes, power sockets are essential ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

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 ...

USB has become the standard for charging a wide range of devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and most other gadgets. As a result, USB wall sockets have become increasingly common in ...

You always need an easy way to charge things and this power adapter is essential to global travel.

Xiaomi has released a new Frost Snow White color variant of its modular Track Power Socket system in China. The new model retains the same features and pricing as the original Deep Space Grey version.

From iPhones to ultrabooks, the latest technology is often described as “sexy”. That probably says more about the fetishes of reviewers than the products themselves, but even the most peculiar geek ...