In the past, it was rarely used for anything other than powering the onboard cigarette lighter; today, it’s an indispensable source of power for countless electronics, including our smartphones.

Depending on the age of your car, it might contain a round 12 V power outlet in the dash, or possibly in the elbow compartment. And depending on your own age, you might know that as the cigarette ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jack Thompson. Design: Nadia Palacios Residential Design Yes, power sockets are essential ...

The mophie powerstation pro AC includes a three-prong power socket, making this external battery right for anyone who has a range of devices they need to charge on the go, not just phones and tablets.

If you are the same as me when travelling, carrying a bag of adapters and the correct ones for the country you’re visiting has always been a pain. But this creative rotating power socket solution ...