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Steven Leckart

AT 9:52 AM
Monday July 13, 2009

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Kenyan Builds DIY Smart Home

Using an array of salvaged electronics, Kenyan tinkerer Simon Mwaura turned his cell phone into a remote control that lets him turn on lights, monitor his front door, and even brew tea.

[via AfriGadget]

2 Comments

Duffong

#1 – 11:19 AM July 13, 2009

This guy is my hero. DIY FTW!

SamSam

#2 – 12:23 PM July 13, 2009

Wow! Somebody get the guy an MIT scholarship. And then let him go back home and spread his genius.

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