http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png http://gizmodo.com/tag/power saver http://gizmodo.com/tag/power saver The Climatized Objects Project think there's a simpler way to make you save energy than clever sockets: "Surge" plops your power sockets and thus energy consumption in open view. Shaming you, and dominating your home. Yup: I'd certainly be tempted to unplug my "on standby" devices if this red surge-protecting beast was draped over my desk, behind my TV and down the stairs. Oh, no: wait— of course I wouldn't, because I'd never use this crazy crapness in the first place. I kind of see what they're getting at, but I'm distinctly glad this will remain just an eco-concept. Spilling coffee with it around would be fatal. [Dvice]

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:00:00 EDT Kit Eaton http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=372859&view=rss&microfeed=true Belkin's 8 outlet Conserve Surge Protector helps users reduce energy consumption and save a little cash on their power bills thanks to a handy remote control that allows you to manually cut the power to your individual devices. There are also two "always on" outlets for devices like set-top boxes and modems that typically stay powered up. Expect to see the Conserve Surge on store shelves in the summer of 08 for North America and the UK, with a fall launch set for Europe. Priced at $49.99. [Belkin]

]]> Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:30:03 EST Sean Fallon http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=341392&view=rss&microfeed=true