This ambient LED light designed by Jasper Hou is powered by a mechanical timer in the base. After giving the base a twist, the timer gradually releases its energy, powering the LED light as it unwinds ...

After the electromechanical timer on [Paul Canello’s] washing machine broke for the third time he decided he needed to stop repairing it and find a more permanent fix. He decided to build his own ...

My life is full of screens. Most of my screen time comes from the typical tech trifecta: my phone, laptop, and television. But it creeps in from elsewhere: If I want to queue up a song in my car, I do ...