The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation
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
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 might fry your gadgets in the process - but it managed to become a big
hit anyway. On this episode of Version History, we tell the story of The Clapper, from its beginnings as The Great American Turn-On to its debut alongside
one of the great campaigns of all time. The Verge 's David Pierce and Victoria Song are joined by Allison Marsh, … Read the full story at The Verge.
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