From handy phone cleaners to desk lamps that double as USB hubs, there's no shortage of home gadgets that use USB for ...

Keeping an emergency radio nearby is never a bad idea during hurricane season and other times of year when dangerous weather ...

Nomad's ChargeKey is a tiny charging cable that's ready to provide maximum power or data speeds in a pinch. And even better, the original version's discounted on Amazon.

That's exactly what the USB Solar Charging 4-port Hub (with Flashlight) is. Besides having a really long title, which gets right down to the point, the hub is actually pretty useful.

$24 at Amazon The details This "Amazon's Choice" device is a 2000mAh power bank, AM/FM & NOAA weather radio and crank-powered flashlight in one. It has a micro-USB cable to charge your phone, so you ...

There’s also a built-in emergency flashlight, which is perfect for when night falls. And, if misfortune strikes, you can press a button to emit a siren that will definitely attract attention.

Equipped with AM, FM, and NOAA radio bands, this multi-purpose must-have can work as a flashlight, emergency beacon, USB device charger, and alarm clock when everything else fails.

The flashlight was incredibly useful for our camping nights and we used the portable charger for cell phones ... flashlight functions including emergency SOS. You can also use it to charge you phone ...

Ztylus created a USB car charger which doubles up as an emergency escape tool. The charger is capable of smashing car windows and cutting seatbelts.

If you're on a road trip and find that you forgot your car charger for your phone or other USB device, Popular Science shows off how to make one on the fly using a USB cable and any 5-volt car ...

With its jump-start capability and flashlight, the PowerAll Element makes for an excellent addition to any car's emergency kit, and can also recharge phones and tablets.