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 ...

C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...

If you’re running out of sockets for all your gadgets, there is now a simple solution. Midlands-based Group Gear is selling a power plate complete with two UK 3-pin sockets, as well as two built-in ...

Like many people, I have a mess of USB adapters littered across the house and I'm looking at the wall sockets with built in USB sockets. My house was rewired with HPM elite wall sockets and switches ...

You can do more with your phone's USB-C port than just charging, from attaching a keyboard to connecting a larger display.

Most modern cars offer at least two ways to charge up a smartphone, in the form of a 12V lighter socket and a USB port. The latter could be more convenient for many, as it uses the same cable you ...

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 ...

The 2025 Chord Mojo 2 portable DAC/Amplifier gets a psuedo-balanced 4.4 mm socket and USB-C charging convenience, while price unchanged. The big change for the British-built Mojo 2 is the swap of one ...

Editor's note: An updated version of this article has been published. For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. All we've ...