One of the often-ignored pieces of modern technology is powered receptacles (outlets), which are used daily to run a variety of devices and appliances. Electrical plug types come in a wide range of ...

Power outlets in South Africa with integrated USB ports must include a switch that allows the USB socket to be turned off. That’s the word from Gianfranco Campetti, chair of the SA Bureau of Standards ...

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 ...

We’ve already seen some interesting new HomeKit accessories out of CES 2016 including the first Siri-controlled ceiling fans, and now iDevices is expanding its current lineup of HomeKit-compatible ...

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has clarified the role of switches on electrical wall sockets in a recent amendment to the South African standard for plugs and sockets. It explained that ...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could stop moving the power brick for your phone charger from outlet to outlet? Fortunately, installing an electrical outlet with built-in USB ports is a fairly ...