Now it’s time to take a look inside the common North American wall socket, and how it got that way. Hubbell’s Plugs Separable Attachment Plug, US Patent 774,250.

The UK company Jade Integration is about to release a PC that is small enough to fit inside a standard wall power socket. Not only that, it can be powered solely over ethernet.

When you don't have anything plugged into a USB wall socket, it typically enters standby mode and only uses 0.05 watts of power. This is very little and doesn't significantly impact your energy ...

The socket is a concept design created by Meysam Movahedi. It’s a revolutionary power outlet that could provide great convenience to individuals who have wall sockets located in inconvenient places.

Granted, you could market this for new-home builds. But how many people do you think are eager for premium electrical sockets, when an extension cord costs $4, and an outlet costs $2? Verdict: Genius.

In the cutthroat (?) world of wall outlet covers that feature built-in gadget holders, this $6 option might just be a contender. The big draw, aside from low price, is the hinged base that keeps ...

However, a company called I Love Handles is now bringing Magsafe-like design to any wall socket. Called Tug and spotted by Bltd, it’s a plug for your plugs.You plug Tug into a socket, then plug ...