If I had a dollar for every brilliant powerstrip solution like Jeff Carter’s modular “Movable Power” idea that has yet to reach production, I’d be slightly richer than I am now. [Yanko Design]
Home automation is expensive and complicated, but universal remotes are easy. The IR-Remote Control Power Strip lets you use universal remotes on any electronics, blinking lamps and speakers on and off with lazy precision.
Traditional power strips are not the most ideal way to conserve space and keep things orderly. This Swivel Socket design tries to overcome that problem with six outlets that can rotate 90 degrees.
Ooooh, this is a good one. Why? Because power strip design is hot these days. Everything from revolving power strips, to glowing power strips has been investigated. OObject has collected 10 of the best clutter-busting designs—although the container ship power strip is noticeably absent. It’s not what I would call practical, but it is definitely one of my favourites. [OObject]
