Tag: ELECTRICAL

We've always been told to never pull a plug from its socket by yanking on the cord. Doing so, rather than grabbing the housing and gently tugging, can expose dangerous wires. Line up a U.S. wire and strategically pull (not that we've ever done that!), and most plugs will pop out. The unmanageably large sockets and housings in the U.K., though, simply can't be detached in one piece from the wall ...

Forget the upcoming Winter Olympics, CNET UK has pitted the nations of the world against one another in a heated competition that is inspiring fevered displays of national pride. And, just like the real Olympics, the sporting spectacle has been marred by outraged participants and furious non-qualifiers, as well as caustic accusations of impartiality, ethnocentrism, and corruption. The contest ...

So maybe your stress level isn't sky high just yet, but even after an extended weekend, all it takes is that one email to get you right back where you were last Wednesday. As if you really needed something to tell you that (and if you don't have time to wait for Sweety to become a reality), a host of researchers have created a sensor-laden vest that will be able to inform wearers just how ...