Not everyone wants to leave their computer powered up, every time they need to charge a device via USB. That's why some people use wall outlet adapter plugs, or they wire in new outlets that contain ...

USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

FastMac’s USB power wall outlet, first spotted in December, has been officially christened the U-Socket and, after running the hurdles of certification, sports a new design, USB 3.0 compatibility, and ...

These days, pretty much all of my gadgets charge over USB. This means my nightstand and office outlets are covered with bulky, unsightly USB adapters. So I jumped at the chance to review the new ...

MANHASSET, NY — International CES is always chuck full ofgoodies for the consumer and this year's event in Las Vegas is no exception, asfar as the TechZones are concerned. One of the more seemingly ...

Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...

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With the number of mobile devices in my house and the use that they get, I always seem to be shuffling chargers and cables around. I've seen a lot of wall power outlets lately that have USB charging ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

10 USB wall outlets to move your home or office into the future Your email has been sent My desk drawer is filled with power adaptors for iPhones, Android devices, and other USB-powered miscellany, ...

Properly size your electrical outlet before making any important changes. Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced ...