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more about #plugs more comments → Uncletwitch: Not only a great read; but most commments are well thought out and also a great read #worldwideelectricplugs more » j.michael.elliott: Good article. One does wonder why North America (and some bits of Japan) are 60Hz while everyone else likes 50Hz. "The voltage debate had been pared ... more » TheLostVikings R.O.A.C.H.: I used to think all those different power plugs were a hassle, then I found this. It has a socket for every type of plug, and a plug for every type of... more » JesusDeSaad: If you live in southern europe like i do, and have to travel to England, no need for adaptors. simply take a toothpick and stick it in the middle hol... more » aec007: @ john Herrman: "She means new stuff like USB, which is turning into the de facto gadget charging standard." Which USB plug would that be? A B Min... more » ephorwillarb: As a traveling photographer needing to reduce the volume and weight of my luggage as much as possible, I made my own adapter that uses the Apple plug ... more » Sticks Calhoun: The Middle East is pretty sporadic with its plugs. At the moment my computer, two monitors and printer are connected with: 1 Type A 1 Type C 1 Type ... more » Audaxero: Nice article Giz, cheers. Having been exposed to various British/Dutch/post-colonial asian power spaghetti over the years, i've got to say, like a few... more » Pazu: Hm, Brazil is not planning to adopt the IEC 60906 plug. The socket part is required for new constructions since July 2006, and the plug is going to be... more » Twinder: Why is Type H so angry? #worldwideelectricplugs more » froggy: while traveling in shanghai, i partook in the wonderfulness that is a multi-socket socket. so i could plug in my US stuff in there, and my colleagues ... more » whiteflea: When my wife and I went to a French possession for our honeymoon, we had no problem getting an adapter; however, next Summer we are going on a long tr... more » pantsonfireliarliar: This Kensington adapter makes all of this painless. It's worked everywhere for me except South Africa. #worldwideelectricplugs more » james.subs: "Last time I saw a wireless power prototype was at the Intel Developer Forum in 2008" Doesn't the palm pre already use induction charging on the touch... more » Entaum: Thanks Giz for the insight! And to think a few months ago I was there cursing at the brazilian government for forcing us to change our power outlets f... more » -
#gizexplains
Giz Explains: Why Every Country Has a Different F#$%ing Plug
Ok, maybe not every country, but with at least 12 different sockets in widespread use it sure as hell feels like it to anyone who's ever traveled. So why in the world, literally, are there so many? Funny story! More » -
#concepts
Folding Design Flattens the Fatty UK Plug
It's why we declared independence in America, and it may have something to do with fabled British teeth. The UK's power plug is ridiculously large, and now one designer has fixed it. More » -
#hdmi
Miniaturized HDMI Connector Is As Small As Micro USB, Still Drives Your HDTV
Molex has prototyped a new miniature HDMI connector called Type D, which boasts the whole range of regular HDMI specs—19 pins, 10.2 Gbit/s bandwidth, HDCP, etc.—in a package the size of a Micro USB cable. More » -
#power
Double-Ended Male Adapters Are Illegal, Dangerous and "Possible Immoral"
You know, I'm not one to pass judgments, but I'm not Ace Hardware. [Consumerist] -
#desks
Custom Electric Table Has Plugs Right in the Table
Forget Lifehacker tips for cord organization to make your desk neater. When you have a custom Electric Table by Broberg & Ridderstrale of Stockholm, your entire desk is your outlet. These guys custom create a desk that plugs into the wall, which powers custom outlets embedded all over the face, sides, and legs of the table. The end result? Your devices can be plugged in right where they sit, which makes for a lot less cable clutter. The downside of this desk is, of course, that you can never reorganize your desk. Ever. [Brda via Book of Joe via Uber Gizmo via TreeHugger] -
