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 ...

A computer is used to control the ON/OFF switch of two power sockets with PIC18F4550 through the USB port. The USB was chosen to work with the PIC18F4550 microcontroller because the 500mA power ...

Since most of us have multiple devices at home that need regular charging, a USB Type-A Port fitted right in the wall socket can prove to be an unmatched convenience. These ports can be used to charge ...

This wall socket includes two USB ports for charging your mobile devices. Find out what you need and how to install it. Sharon Profis Former Vice President of Content, CNET Studios As vice president ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB charging is everywhere, and if you have a newly built apartment or home, you may have a USB wall socket. It makes life convenient for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...