<![CDATA[Gizmodo: visible energy ufo]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: visible energy ufo]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/visibleenergyufo http://gizmodo.com/tag/visibleenergyufo <![CDATA[Visible Energy UFO Power Strip Gets Its Commands From Your iPhone]]> As far as powerstrips go, Stanford's Visible Energy UFO is as cool as it gets. It monitors and tracks the energy consumption of plugged-in devices, and the whole shebang is controlled via the iPhone.

The UFO features four color-coded outlets, a lidded bowl on top to store your gadgets (or chips—whichever you prefer) and a festive color changing light that visually reminds you about how much power you are currently using.

The device itself has no switches—instead, the unit is controlled via the iPhone using a free app. It allows you to turn each of the four outlets on or off as well as monitor your power consumption remotely. Expect this green snack bowl/power strip to be available this summer for around $200. [Visible Energy via OhGizmo]

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