Geek is chic.
TruePower Outlet charges via USB . . . and it's only $20 — Dvice Lucky Arizona students get free WiFi on school bus, are now more productive — Oh Gizmo! Hazzah: Plants vs. Zombies hits the iPhone — Crave Genius behind ChatRoulette is only 17 years old — Switched Is James Cameron working on Avatar prequel? — io9 Apple gets serious and starts banning iPhone hackers — Gizmodo Read more
I love when someone comes up with a seemingly simple invention to help solve a universal problem. Case in point: the Rotator Swivel Socket ($8), which is perfect for plugging in oversize or awkwardly-shaped plugs. Attach it into any outlet before plugging in an oddly-shaped adapter, that way the rest of the outlets on the wall (or on your power strip) won't be blocked. You can lock the swivel Read more
In older homes and buildings it can get really tiresome trying to maneuver your workstations near sparse power outlets. I feel like I'm the queen of power outlets and multi power plug dividers, so I was pleased to read Eubiq's has designed a system with moveable power outlets on tracks to help rectify this problem. Featured on coolest gadgets, the tracks devices come with multiple outlets along Read more
We first heard about the electric DeLorean back in October, but it made its first appearance at the New York International Auto Show this week, and it was accompanied by a price tag. The DMCev is priced at $95,000 and is expected to hit the streets in 2013. You can charge the DMCev with a standard household 110v outlet, taking about three to four hours to fully charge, which equals out to about Read more
With Earth Day a few weeks away on April 22, we have all things green on our minds. In the tech world there's a lot to consider; our favorite gadgets and smartphones are notorious energy hogs, requiring frequent recharging. Ease the guilt this month by cutting electricity right at the source — the power outlet. The Mushroom GreenZero Wall Travel Charger for iPhones ($35) and micro USB devices Read more
Let's give it up for the unsung hero of your electronics arsenal, the surge protector. Relegated to dark, dusty confines under a desk or behind a home theater, this tangle of cords and outlets actually protects your valuable gear from circuit-busting electricity surges and requires periodic maintenance like any other tech piece. Learn how to keep your electronics running smoothly with these tips. Read more
The Christmas tree may be an international icon, but you'd be surprised by how many people don't know how to hang lights on one. Beginning tonight at 7 p.m. EST, the folks in Rockefeller Center will kick off their annual tree lighting celebration, so I thought I'd let you in on a few tips so you can join in on the fun and light yours too! Begin with a bare, undecorated Christmas tree that is Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! I'd like to believe that I've perfectly honed my ability to spend money in a way that benefits me now — and will continue to do so in the future. However, just when I think I've got it all figured out, that's when the rug is pulled out from under my checking account (so to speak). Little slip-ups here and there seem harmless and Read more
This post comes to us from Elfyn, who let it all hang out in our Cell Phone Rant group: I own a mail and parcel shipping store in Southern California. A customer comes in wanting to make a copy, but the copier doesn't seem to be working. I go to help him and find my copier unplugged and a mysterious charger plugged in in its place. Note, the person who plugged in their charger had to physically Read more
I leave way too many appliances plugged in when they're not in use, so something like this would probably be my saving grace. Designed by Shane Ellis and Terry Brown, the glowing electrical socket keeps every gadget guru eco-chic by letting you know when an outlet is drawing current. An LED will slowly light up to indicate that the current is getting stronger and therefore wasting a lot of Read more
