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

Published by The Verge By David Pierce · 19 July 2026 at 16:28
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The Clapper was a bad smart home gadget — and a viral sensation - The Verge
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The story of The Clapper, an early smart home hit and one of the most memorable gadget commercials ever, on Version History.

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