Unplugging these 7 common devices cut my electric bill more than I expected

ZDNET's key takeaways Unplugging idle devices can save on power bills.TVs, consoles, coffee makers, and mini-fridges are top ...

Cars with 48-volt electric systems can use high-power devices

The 12-volt network is still used to power devices such as the lights, infotainment and windows. Read more at ...

Home Devices to Unplug Before Vacation to Avoid Costly Insurance Claims

Unplugging small appliances like toasters, coffee makers, computers, and gaming systems saves energy and can prevent fires while you're away from your home on vacation.

How Many Devices Is Too Many For One Outlet? Here's The Safety Cutoff

Plugging a bunch of devices into a single outlet is convenient, but is it safe? Here's what you need to know about outlets ...
Courthouse News Service

Appeals Court Lifts Ban on Electric Shock Devices

WASHINGTON (CN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a Food and Drug Administration ban on the use of electric shock devices to treat overly aggressive kids at a Massachusetts institution ...
The Hoya

Scoot Over, E-Scooters: University Bans Non-Essential Electric Mobility Devices in G.U. Buildings

Georgetown University administrators announced a ban on micromobility devices that use lithium-ion batteries, including electric scooters and hoverboards, in a Dec. 12 email. If university staff spot ...
USA Today

One school still uses electric shock devices on its students. Seven senators are leaning on the FDA to get them banned.

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