But exactly why did those cable sockets fail? A new report aims to answer that question, and in the process raises some interesting questions of its own. The proximate causes of the collapse have ...

The resulting shear stress caused the zinc to slowly flow around the cable strands, letting them slip out of the surrounding steel socket and — well, you can watch the rest below for yourself.

The new flagship Nvidia gaming GPU has already melted under load, with the cable, power supply, and gaming GPU all damaged as ...

Good news — there is. Sleek Socket Ultra-Thin Electrical Outlet Cover is an easy, budget-friendly fix for that dreaded cable clutter. Even better? It's just $24 at Amazon right now. A price like ...

Most modern cars offer at least two ways to charge up a smartphone, in the form of a 12V lighter socket and a USB port. The latter could be more convenient for many, as it uses the same cable you ...

In late 2022, following the release of the Nvidia RTX 4090, similar reports surfaced, showing burned cable sockets and damaged components across social networks like Reddit. YouTube channel Gamers ...