Electropict4h ago

#USB continues to infiltrate our lives...

I might be at the point where I need to keep some things powered by USB, rather than constantly swapping a charging cable. So I thought I'd look for a multi-point charger, one that seems reliable, not a #fireHazard, that sort of thing. What comes up?

Lots of variations on this... 😞

#electrics #BS1363 #justStickARedWhiteAndBlueFlagOnItAndNooneWillNotice

Ian Kluft ✅🖥️📡Dec 26
"Truly Universal Outlet" by XKCD comic (Fediverse mirrors @xkcd @xkcdbot ) - Maybe next XKCD should make a table showing consequences of this universal outlet idea, rows of plug type and voltage versus columns of socket type by voltage. For example, a 110V device🔌 plugged into 250V socket⚡ catches fire🔥. Do not try this at home, work, school or anywhere you aren't prepared to put out the fire.🧯🧑‍🚒 https://xkcd.com/3186/ #FireHazard #electronics #tech #oops #WTF #parody #humor
N-gated Hacker NewsNov 29
🔥🤔 Ah, the "revolutionary" update where duct tape does the trick! Who knew the pinnacle of tech #innovation was just a lithium battery fire hazard away? 🚒🙄 Thanks, #Fairphone, for proving that when in doubt, just tape it out! 🎉🔧
https://far.computer/battery-update/ #ducttapetechnology #lithiumbattery #firehazard #techhumor #HackerNews #ngated
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John     Oct 25

When it comes to #firehazard #reduction, could this method actually be the #GOAT?

#Goats are low-maintenance #weedclearers, #meadowmowers & #bushbashers – & they might just be the secret weapon to future #bushfireseason #preparedness.

#auspol

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/25/fire-hazard-reduction-goat-grazing

When it comes to fire hazard reduction, could this method actually be the GOAT?

Goats are low-maintenance weed clearers, meadow mowers and bush bashers – and they might just be the secret weapon to future bushfire season preparedness

The Guardian
VTC News BotSep 16

Gầm cầu ở TP.HCM đang bị biến thành nhà tiền chế và bãi giữ xe tự phát, gây nguy cơ cháy nổ.

#TPHCM #gầmcầu #nhàtiềnchế #bãigiữxe #hoảhoạn #HoChiMinhCity #underbridge #prefabricatedhouse #parking #firehazard

https://vtcnews.vn/loat-gam-cau-o-tp-hcm-thanh-nha-tien-che-bai-giu-xe-ar965616.html

Loạt gầm cầu ở TP.HCM thành nhà tiền chế, bãi giữ xe

Nhiều gầm cầu tại TP.HCM bị “hô biến” thành nhà tiền chế, bãi giữ xe tự phát, tiềm ẩn nguy cơ hỏa hoạn.

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Ben Lorica 罗瑞卡Jul 5, 2025
Grassroots fireworks display that goes on past midnight 🎇 this is an annual sighting in the Mission District in #SanFrancisco
#FireHazard cc @sffdpio https://youtu.be/TMAM0rF5E_Q
Fireworks in the Mission District 4th of July 2025

YouTube
danv8086Jun 17, 2025
Accidentally bought CCA Ethernet cable on Amazon (copper-clad aluminum). Total junk. Copper burns off w/ a lighter, revealing flimsy brittle aluminum, degrades signal, and a PoE fire risk. Only upside is price. Got to rip out 100ft + clips. Don’t make my mistake.
#TechTips #HomeNetworking #Ethernet #CCA #PoE #FireHazard #NetworkFail #diydisaster
SquaredTechJun 17, 2025
🔥⚠️ Safety Alert! Over 1 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) are being recalled due to fire and explosion risks. If you own one, make sure you check if your device is affected! Don't risk it, safety first. 💯 #SafetyFirst #ProductRecall #AnkerRecall #FireHazard
https://www.squaredtech.co/1-million-anker-powercore-10000-power-banks-pose-fire-hazard?fsp_sid=2692
Fascinating Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks Pose Fire Hazard

Anker recalls over 1 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to fire and explosion risks—check if your device is affected.

SquaredTech
rewarpJun 17, 2025
Imagine having a connector so bad, GPU partners of NVIDIA are using RGB for something actually functional, like using them to warn when the 12 Volt High Failure Connectors are about to make your day really interesting.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/the-gpu-16-pin-melting-fiasco-is-getting-ridiculous-now-this-entire-nvidia-rtx-turns-into-a-red-ring-of-death-when-it-is-incorrectly-plugged-in

This issue alone is why I will never buy an NVIDIA card. It doesn't matter if they make better GPUs, release the drivers under a FOSS license, or even sell their cards at actually affordable prices.

I do not want to live dangerously over something that should not be a concern in 1995. Let alone 2025. #NVIDIA #GPUs #FireHazard
The GPU 16-pin melting fiasco is getting ridiculous — now this entire Nvidia RTX turns into a red ring of death when it is incorrectly plugged in

Galax’s Hall of Fame graphics cards use ARGB lighting to warn of 16-pin issues

Tom's Hardware
Brad LinderJun 13, 2025

Lilbits: Anker Power Bank recall, Steam for Apple Silicon, and the latest Xbox handheld rumor

There are literally thousands of power banks available for folks looking for a portable battery that you can use to recharge your phone, tablet, and other gear on the go. Anker makes some of the most popular models, so you could say the company’s products are hot. But sometimes they might be a little too hot.

Case in point: Anker has just issued a recall for PwoerCore 10,000 mAh power banks […]

#000 #anker #ankerPowercore10 #appleSilicon #endbox #fireHazard #lilbits #luckfoxLyraZeroW #macos #recall #sbc #Steam #xbox #xboxHandheld

Read more: https://liliputing.com/lilbits-anker-power-bank-recall-steam-for-apple-silicon-and-the-latest-xbox-handheld-rumor/