Ancient Web: DriveMeInsane Has Let Strangers Control the

DriveMeInsane began in 1997 as a webcam experiment where strangers could remotely switch lights and other devices, watch the result, send messages, and participate in a deliberately pointless social home-automation project.

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By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-08-24

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