Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. One of the biggest challenges facing smart home gadgets is the light switch ...

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So [RobB] wanted to take out all the light switches in his house. His plan was to replace them with a system that could be operated from his smart phone. But his wife insisted that there still must… ...

I remember the shift thirty years ago to 'soft touch', rocker-style light switches that made my old 1970s stubby post switches look positively outdated (not that I care). " He added.

One touch lamp that is winning over shoppers right now is the Carson Touch Lamp (£48) from Next. With a simple tap, it turns on and off - no more awkward reaching or stumbling in the dark.

Here's a nice one for those looking to incorporate LEDs with a touch or proximity switch into a project: the company Bare Conductive shows how to use an LED strip light with its Touch Board. The ...