I recommend these USB-C connectors to anyone with a laptop - here's what they do

A magnetic breakaway USB-C connector consists of two parts: the first part is the USB-C port that plugs into the device you want to protect -- be that a laptop, smartphone, charger, power bank, or ...

SwitchBot Lock Ultra Review: A Good Retrofit Smart Lock for Secondary Doors

SwitchBot, which made its bones with a tiny button-pressing smart home robot, loves a niche. Sure, it makes its share of ...

Tesla Now Lets Drivers Unplug Faster Using a Simple Door Handle Trick

Tesla update 2026.2.3 adds a door handle shortcut on Model 3 and Y that stops charging and releases a locked cable at ...

5 Cool New Ways You Can Use Smart Plugs In Your Home

Smart plugs are a handy device that can turn your house high-tech without the big price tag. Here are some of the best uses ...

Why Do Electrical Plug Prongs Have Holes In Them?

The holes in electrical plug prongs were originally designed to help keep the plug secured in the outlet. Today, they mainly ...
The New York Times

The Best Travel Plug Adapter

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Geoffrey Morrison The Epicka Universal Travel Adapter has been updated to ...
BGR

You Can Plug A USB-C Cable Into A Regular USB Port With This $8 Gadget

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 ...
Wall Street Journal

The 5 Best Universal Travel Adapters for Powering Trips Abroad

Nick Guy is a staff senior editor for Buy Side. He's been reviewing personal technology, accessories and myriad other products for more than a decade. Edited By Written by Staff Editor, Buy Side ...
Inside EVs

The Nissan Ariya Needs An Extra Plastic Piece To Use Tesla Superchargers (Updated)

Nissan's NACS to CCS charging adapter includes an extra piece in the box. Unlike any automaker with Tesla Supercharger access in the U.S., the Ariya EV needs an extra plastic piece. It's easy to ...
Lifehacker

One the Best Cyber Monday Deals Is This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Add as a preferred source on Google We may ...
Kotaku

Amazon Practically Giving Smart Plug Away, 50% Off Makes It Cheaper Than Regular Plugs

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Amazon is practically giving away its smart plug at ...
Mint

Your laptop’s health and your phone’s reliability depend on using safe adapters, not just any plug that fits in a socket

It's an exciting time to be in love in with tech—be it the frenetic pace of AI, the myriad uses of gadgets, and how technology is changing everyday life. As a tech journalist, I believe tech and ...