The ZigBee wireless protocol was designed as a cheaper and lower-power alternative to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for embedding in lighting switches, thermostats, smoke detectors and other sensors.

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At least three major wireless protocols -- INSTEON, ZigBee and Z-Wave -- vie for adoption in wall switches for lighting.

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Three, the Panamera has a wonderful, architectural-quality interior, leather-stitched to a fare-thee-well and glowing with sloped banks of beautifully detailed switches and indirect cabin lighting.

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The Kickstarter video pointed to a house that was interestingly decorated but that had all manner of lighting and a fan installed with switches to make it all work.

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Then came audio switches, video projectors and lighting control panels.

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The hope is to start delivering switches in January as well as integrate more closely with non-lighting elements in the future.

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Now clad in a black anodized brushed aluminum chassis and luminous white LED lighting, the Vengeance K95 keyboard has been upgraded with Cherry MX Red key mechanical switches on every key including the function and macro keys.

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