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The buttons on Zenith’s original “clicker” remote were a mechanical marvel (www.theverge.com)
submitted 2 years ago by FartsWithAnAccent to c/technology
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[–] FartsWithAnAccent 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I remember people claiming they could activate these by flexing cans.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That would make sense, flexing cans would create the ultrasonic noise the TV is listening for. Even still, I think it's a neat technology.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent 4 points 2 years ago

I think that kinda just makes it cooler. Lose the remote? Flex a can!