Simple Home Automation Via Belkin WeMo

"Belkin's new WeMo Home Automation Switch lets you control various electronics in your house right from your iOS device, and it's available now."

The Belkin WeMo Home Automation Switch is a cheap and simple way to introduce some automation into your home.  The WeMo allows control of power on any appliance or fixture that is plugged into the WeMo outlet via the free iOS app.  The WeMo comes in two flavors.  $49 for the basic kit and $99 for the WeMo with a motion sensor attachment.