Explore the journey of The Clapper, a pioneering smart home device that became iconic for its unforgettable commercials, in this deep dive into its legacy.

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The Clapper is a wholesome and heartwarming comedy-drama film. Directed and written by Dito Montiel, the plot revolves around a widowed infomercial clapper boy whose anonymity changes him into an ...

Remember The Clapper? It was a home automation tool (of sorts) that let you turn appliances on and off by clapping. [Kevin O’Connor] has built something rather similar, if more terrifying. It’s called ...

You may remember the infamous Clapper...clap on, clap off… Well, now it comes with upgrades! But will it get a round of applause? The instructions are simple -- two ...

While “The Clapper” probably first conjures images of low-budget commercials, it was still a useful way to remotely switch lights and other things around the house. But if the lights you want to ...