All images: Adam Clark Estes I have issues with smart home technology . The promise of a Jetsons-style, automated living environment has never been closer, but the experience basically sucks right ...

When Beam announced its app-controlled OLED smart button last month, it struck me as a fun – if relatively pricy – idea.. What you get is a modern-day take on a button which you can wear on ...

Flic's latest smart home button adds support for gesture controls. You'll be able to gesticulate, push a button, or do both on the Flic Duo to trigger an action. The button can be wall-mounted or ...

If you were worried about burn-in issues, you’ll be happy to know that the button actually moves around slightly to prevent any unintended image retention.

With iPhone 7, Apple updated its iconic home button from a mechanical push-button design to a solid-state sensor stack, meaning it requires direct contact with skin, or a capacitive glove, to operate.