RIP Steve Jobs, 1955 - 2011.

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart." - Steve Jobs

The world lost a creative genius today. My career would not be what it is without this mans innovations.

Outlet Regulator.

Outlet Regulator Video from conor klein on Vimeo.

"This power-saving device, inspired by the behaviour of a leech, physically disconnects consumer electronics from the outlet. Once full of blood, a leech will simply fall of its host to digest. This product mimics the leeches inelegant yet efficient solution for over-consumption. It is hard to tell when electronics are or are not taking energy and many never stop taking energy if they are plugged in (e.g. cellphone chargers). This device addresses that problem by using a timer circuit & electromechanics to eject its plug which disconnects your device from the wall outlet. Once the plug falls out, all energy consumption stops & only resumes once the plug is inserted again."

http://www.conorklein.com/index.php?/ongoing/outlet-regulator

Why hasn't something like this been made a part of household life already? I know I'm guilty of leaving my phone plugged in all night to charge.. knowing it's not going to take the whole night to charge & I'll be wasting energy.

Great dynamic facade by Giselbrecht + Partner ZT GmbH

Great dynamic facade by Giselbrecht + Partner ZT GmbH. Modular screens can open and close to regulate pragmatic sun and temperature requirements.

I had a hard time finding much on this that was in English (i didn't look a ton, actually, i'm feeling lazy & tired, hah. but this is pretty sweet regardless)