This smart plug offers a snazzy LED light ring, but you’ll pay dearly for it. In a world where smart plugs are increasingly becoming commoditized—with mainline brands hovering around $30 and no-name ...

Plug in this compact HomeKit smart plug with a high-speed USB port and you can keep the second outlet free. PureGear has placed its bets on Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem with the PureSwitch, a combination ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many newer devices come with a single USB-C port, which is primarily used for charging and data transfers. Devices like tablets, phones, and ...

How many new gadgets did you get this past holiday season? I bet most of them didn’t even come with charger blocks (also ...

Modern tech has two annoying problems: first, too much cable clutter across numerous devices; second, laptops, phones, and tablets don’t really come with charging blocks anymore. That’s why we’re big ...

To ensure the long-term preservation of your computer monitor, refrain from plugging these devices into the monitor's USB ports.

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There’s two cases when hackers have to think about USB-C connector mechanics. The first is when a USB-C connector physically breaks, and the second is when we need to put a connector on our own board.