Also known as smart outlets, USB outlets avoid the hassle of needing charging adapters to plug into the ... your devices such as a bedside table, kitchen counter, or in a home office.

After spending more than 30 hours researching and testing 14 options, we found the Epicka Universal Travel Adapter to be the best one. It fits four types of outlets, and it has more USB ports than ...

After stumbling upon a photo of an iPhone plugged directly--no AC adapter--into the wall, I soon discovered that USB outlets ... but the kitchen, bedroom, and office are a few places that would ...

Let’s face it: Though you may dream of going off the grid for your next international trip, traveling without your phone, camera, or tablet isn’t particularly practical. And if you bring them ...

The Belkin SurgePlus combines six AC outlets ... and two USB Type A cables with ease, but it’s not a good choice if you need something that will accomodate lots of wall-wart AC adapters.

With travel on the horizon once more, it’s time to start thinking about investing in the accessories no jet-setter should be without, and adapters deserve to be at the very top of that list.

Some of these come with their own AC wall adapters, while others include nothing more than a USB cable–meaning you have to plug them into your PC to get them charged. (I’m thinking in ...