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The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation

The Verge Jul 19, 2026 · 1:41 PM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

Clap on. Clap off. Well, more like, Clap, pause for half a beat but no longer because otherwise it'll stop hearing you, clap again because you waited too long, clap louder and faster, that didn't work, clap two more times, and suddenly: on. The Clapper didn't always work - and even when it did, it […]

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