This time it’s a timer, too. It’s called the Dialug, and it lets you switch off the power even when you’re not around to do it. The concept design consists of a wall socket and Euro-style plug.

The timer works like every other timer in the world just spin the dial to the desired amount of time. The nice thing is that you could carry it with you through the house if your oven timer is ...

[Scott-28] recently sent in a particularly well-documented project that turned an antique rotary phone into a digital kitchen timer using an internal Arduino.