Writer Installs Motion-Activated Neon Sign Outside Cats' Litter Box

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A writer at The Verge installed a motion-activated neon 'On Air' sign near their cats' litter box, lighting up whenever the animals use it. The setup was initially proposed by their partner as what seemed like a joke, but turned out to be a genuine idea. The two cats, named Noodle and Loaf, otherwise live without smart pet technology such as robot litter boxes or GPS trackers. The neon sign marks an unusual and humorous intersection of consumer tech and everyday pet ownership.

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