Electrical

You've probably never given much thought to your electrical outlets, but apparently the folks at Legrand think that those always-exposed holes are kinda ugly. That's why they created the chic-looking and actually kind of practical Pop-Out Outlet.

Crowdfunding has come to the small wind generation field with an Indiegogo campaign for a small wind generator intended for an interesting target niche: clipped onto solar panels.

If aesthetic concerns are keeping you from buying some solar panels to stick on your roof, Stafier's expansion into photovoltaics may be of interest.

PlugBook is a power strip/extension cord which has been designed to look like a book ... so that it can be neatly stored on your bookshelf when not in use.

RoboReel is a motorized extension cord winder, that incorporates several safety and convenience features.

Dutch scientists have found a way to manipulate qubits with electrical rather than magnetic fields, marking yet another an important development in the quest for future quantum computers, which would far outstrip current computers in terms of speed.

Graphene has been used to create a triple-mode, single-transistor amplifier that could potentially replace many traditional transistors in a typical integrated circuit.

Scientists from Korea have used a main ingredient of calamine lotion to convert sound waves into electricity with the hope that ultimately the technology may be able to convert ambient noise to power a mobile phone.

Chemists have discovered a new way to pass electrons back and forth between two molecules that could see the development of organic batteries that are lightweight and work without the need for toxic heavy metals.

The water resistant design and special material protecting the circuitry within the power strip from Wet Circuits ensures that contact with a soaking outlet needn't end up in a trip to the emergency room.

A scientists has developed a new solar cell that is much more durable and less expensive than conventional cells.

Future hybrid cars could be powered by their bodywork.