Even so, [tobychui]’s Kawaii Useless Robot goes above and beyond in that regard. Not only will his creation dutifully turn itself off, but if the user persists in engaging it, Kawaii Useless ...

Today we can show you [Maarten Tromp]’s latest work in this field: a wall-mounted clock that he’s christened the Clock Sculpture. The clock’s main structure consists of two concentric rings ...

As convenient as it might be to use your phone as an alarm clock, standalone alarm clocks ... and even some that project the time onto your wall for easier viewing. A few even double as Bluetooth ...