Star Wars Darth Vader Clapper: Turn on Your Lights with the Dark Side

Clap on, clap off. The Clapper! The Clapper was a pretty cheesy 80s invention that allowed you to turn your lights on and off by clapping. I’m guessing it hasn’t sold so well in recent years. How do we cure this? With a Darth Vader version of the clapper, obviously. Now Star Wars fans can use the power of The Dark Side to turn their lights on and off.

Force clapping (aka regular clapping) can now control your lights, and every time you use it you will hear the voice of Darth Vader. Clap on and he says “The Force is strong with this one.” Clap off and he says “You underestimate the power of the Dark Side.”

No worries about accidentally turning your lights off and on at the end of The Last Jedi when you and your friends applaud like crazy. That has never happened anywhere that I’m aware of. Just be careful when watching other movies that you don’t clap and turn the lights out.

This is a must for any geek who loves Vader and the original trilogy as much as I do. You can pre-order yours now from Entertainment Earth for $29.99, with shipments starting in November 2018.

Bluetooth Bulb lets you switch on, time, dim and color your lighting from your phone (video)

Bluetooth Bulb lets you switch on, time, dim and color your lighting with your phone video

Every once in a while, someone tries to give the humble light bulb a little next-gen flavor. This time, we're adding Bluetooth 4.0 to the mix. Why, you ask? Good question, and one with a simple answer. The Bluetooth Bulb lets you pair your phone with one or more of the lights in your home, and then control them via an app. Switch them on, off, change brightness, set a timer, and a special RGB bulb even lets you change the color ambiance. If you're worried about the cost and waste when these things burn out, fear not, as apparently every part is replaceable -- and as there's no home automation system involved -- you won't need anything else to get set up. If this idea switches you on, you might have to hold out a little longer, as the product is just a patented prototype right now. Sights are set on mass production, but you'll have to stick with your old clapper for the time being.

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