How The First Wireless TV Remote Control Worked Without Electronics Or Batteries

A TV without a remote is like a car without a steering wheel, but they weren't always ubiquitous. Some of the earliest ones ...

It might be time to put down your TV remote and use your phone instead

It's time to control your TV from your phone ...
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Electric Lawnmower Gets RC Controls

Decades ago, shows like Star Trek, The Jetsons, and Lost in Space promised us a future full of helpful computers and robot ...

I finally abandoned my TV remote for my phone, and I've never been happier

I'll never worry about losing it in the couch cushions again ...
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ACEBOTT QD023 ESP32-based gesture control glove tracks finger movements with potentiometers

ACEBOTT QD023 is an ESP32-based wearable gesture control glove that tracks finger movements with potentiometers instead of more traditional flex sensors.

This $20 remote may be Amazon's most useful gadget yet - here's how I use it

At $20, this adds a lot of value to a smart home, especially one where Alexa devices are prominent. Beyond smart home control, you can have your remote perform other Alexa routines around lifestyle, ...
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Building A Little Quadruped Robot

Robots don’t have to be large and imposing to be impressive. As this tiny quadruped from [Dorian Todd] demonstrates, some simple electronics and a few servos can create something altogether ...