Rethink where you charge your tech.
Technology definitely has its advantages, but when users aren't careful, it can also be incredibly dangerous. Take tablets, for instance. On the one hand they're useful, compact, and easy to drain the battery out of, on the other, they're also a bit dangerous.This week in England, Cheshire Live reported that an 11-year-old boy woke up in a room filled with soot after his Samsung tablet burned a literal hole through his bedding and mattress.
This is especially true, firefighters revealed, if they are resting on items that can catch on fire if they become too hot. Instead, they recommend placing charging gadget on surfaces that are resistant to fire, such as glass, cement, and brick.
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