Mechanical contacts have the disadvantage that they wear out. That is why it is practical to use an electronic ‘touch switch’ in some situations. With such a touch switch the resistance of the human ...

Global smart home and building automation company, Hogar Controls, proved that the smart home can have more than just an ordinary light switch with the recent launch of Prima, its new line of ...

Capacitive touch switches work by measuring the change in capacitance of a PCB (printed-circuit-board) pattern depending on the placement of a user’s finger over a sensing pad. Capacitive switches are ...

TOTSCo has issued a summary for the first week of operation. The broad summary from the first seven days is that across 40 different brands a total of 26,000 One Touch Switch orders started, and 3,500 ...

Nintendo's brand new console-handheld hybrid Switch tablet has a 10-point capacitive touch display that will leverage unique TouchSense tech and software to bring engaging experiences to gamers.

Ofcom, the UK's digital regulator, has expanded its One Touch Switch rules for broadband and phone companies. This allows customers to switch providers more easily, giving a big boost to competition ...

There seems to be nothing a 555 can’t do. We’ve seen it before, but [electronzapdotcom] reminds us you can use a 555 and a few parts to make a reasonable touch switch in this video, embedded below.