A pair of designers have developed a new portable outlet that absorbs solar energy and converts it to electricity for everyday use.This nifty device can be attached to a window or wall that gets a lot ...

Like many people who like their gadgets --and also spend time outdoors and traveling-- I've amassed a small collection of portable battery packs. You never know when you might need to recharge a ...

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Bottom line: A plug-and-play electric vehicle charger is now available from Tesla for the same price as its existing hardwired option. Faster charging over the last generation plug and portability ...

The first time I found an AC wall outlet under my seat on an airplane, I realized that I could use my MacBook Pro with its wall charger for hours, even if I’d partially discharged the battery before ...

ChargeTech’s Portable Power Outlet AM 27K 4.0 is the first power bank we’ve tested that’s pandemic-ready—meaning it comes sheathed in an antimicrobial film. It’s also well equipped to serve in an ...

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Extreme weather conditions have put portable power stations in the spotlight in recent years. They may not be able to run your entire home, but these battery power stations often have the capacity to ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...