Ottobox smart plug turns devices on and off based on usage patterns

Smart plugs can render an otherwise dumb device or appliance “smart,” allowing you to control a plugged-in appliance wirelessly via a smartphone app. You can even configure them to turn your appliances on or off based on certain rules or a pre-set schedule. But Washington, D.C.-based startup Ottomate’s smart plug, the Ottobox, is a bit