A reversible 8-pin plug and socket for Apple mobile devices (the plug inserts in either orientation). Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the ...

When we recently covered the topic of high voltage safety with respect to mains powered equipment, we attracted a huge number of your comments but left out a key piece of the puzzle. We take our mains ...

Confusion in the electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko plugs and sockets are banned. This is not true.

It is the bane of worldwide travel: there isn’t just one way to get AC power from the wall. The exact connector — and what you can expect when you plug in — differs from country to country. Even if ...