Topic: physical controls
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2026: The Year Buttons Return to Cars, Say Crash Testers
Safety regulators are mandating a return to physical buttons for essential functions by 2026, moving away from touchscreens to reduce dangerous driver distraction. Influential safety agencies like Euro NCAP and ANCAP will penalize vehicles in their ratings if critical controls like turn signals a...
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Ayaneo's Android Phone Revives Xperia Play Design
The Ayaneo Pocket Play is an upcoming Android phone with a sliding screen that reveals physical gaming controls, directly inspired by the classic Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Its design is sleek and intended to function as a primary smartphone, but it lacks a headphone jack and key technical specif...
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Ayaneo Phone Revealed With Retro Remake Teaser
Ayaneo, known for its gaming handhelds, is expanding into the smartphone market, building on its experience with Android-based devices and adding cellular connectivity. The new device features a standard rectangular design with dual cameras and possible shoulder buttons, though a rumored sliding ...
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My Go-To Kitchen Gadget (TM7) Is Getting a Major Upgrade
The Thermomix TM7 is a $1,699 all-in-one kitchen appliance that consolidates numerous tools and handles a wide range of culinary tasks. It features a larger 10-inch touchscreen with improved navigation, built-in recipes, and optional subscription access, though it removes the physical dial. The T...
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Google Home automations now support smart buttons
Google Home's latest update now allows smart buttons to be integrated into automations, enabling physical button presses to trigger actions like controlling lights or scenes without voice commands. The update introduces new automation triggers and conditions, including responses to humidity level...
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Top Swimming Headphones of 2025: Shokz, Jabees & More
The market for waterproof headphones has advanced, offering swimmers high-quality sound that is both safe and comfortable for use in pools or open water. Shokz OpenSwim Pro is a durable, lightweight model with an IP68 waterproof rating, suitable for extended wear and discreet use under a swim cap...
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Kids' Kindle Paperwhite: The Better, More Affordable Choice
The Kindle Paperwhite Kids offers premium features like a high-resolution display and waterproof design at an accessible price, making it a versatile e-reader for all ages. It includes added value with a protective cover, extended warranty, ad-free interface, and access to Amazon Kids Plus, provi...
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Marshall Heston 60 Soundbar: Power, Connectivity, Compact Design
Marshall has launched the Heston 60, a more compact and affordable soundbar priced at $700/£500, available in black and cream, designed to compete with models like the Sonos Beam. Despite its smaller size, it supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, features multiple drivers and amplifiers for rich sound,...
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Porsche's Curved Screen Defines the Electric Cayenne
The Porsche Cayenne Electric will feature an innovative curved OLED "Flow Display," the largest and most distinctive screen Porsche has ever used, integrated with a new operating system for a cohesive digital cabin experience. Porsche's design philosophy merges the Cayenne's core characteristics ...
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