Sony is developing electric wall sockets and plugs that can control power consumption by appliance, user or original power source. The company showed several demonstrations of its technology Tuesday ...

Since most of us have multiple devices at home that need regular charging, a USB Type-A Port fitted right in the wall socket can prove to be an unmatched convenience. These ports can be used to charge ...

IDG News Service Using Sony’s touch-card technology, a smart wall socket detects a hair dryer with an RFID chip and tracks details of its use and power consumption. Sony is developing electric wall ...

A Sony concept for a smart plug and wall socket using its touch-card technology, in which the socket detects the plug and can control its access to electricity. Sony is developing electric wall ...