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Button of the Month

In today’s digital age, it sometimes feels like hardware has taken a back seat to the software that drives our devices. Button of the Month is a monthly column that explores the physical pieces of our phones, tablets, and controllers that we interact with every day.

Roku does customizable buttons right on the Voice Remote ProRoku does customizable buttons right on the Voice Remote Pro
The DualSense’s adaptive triggers show how to make a button feel next-genThe DualSense’s adaptive triggers show how to make a button feel next-gen
The Apple TV’s touchpad swipes and misses at being a good remoteThe Apple TV’s touchpad swipes and misses at being a good remote
Staples’ Easy Button is a cheap toy that envisions a perfect buttonStaples’ Easy Button is a cheap toy that envisions a perfect button
The microwave’s ‘add 30 seconds’ button offers an escape from cold digital precisionThe microwave’s ‘add 30 seconds’ button offers an escape from cold digital precision
Sony’s Back Button Attachment is a glimpse at the PS5 controller we didn’t getSony’s Back Button Attachment is a glimpse at the PS5 controller we didn’t get
Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticedApple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed
The literally useless Roku diamond button might actually be a good ideaThe literally useless Roku diamond button might actually be a good idea
The original digital watch button foretold the battery life struggle of modern smartwatchesThe original digital watch button foretold the battery life struggle of modern smartwatches
The Chromecast’s reset button is proof of the reliability of hardware in a digital worldThe Chromecast’s reset button is proof of the reliability of hardware in a digital world
The ThinkPad TrackPoint tried to build a better mouseThe ThinkPad TrackPoint tried to build a better mouse
Apple’s butterfly keyboard failed by prioritizing form over functionApple’s butterfly keyboard failed by prioritizing form over function
The Netflix button is an advertisement masquerading as a productThe Netflix button is an advertisement masquerading as a product
Apple’s shutter button case highlights the power of software controlApple’s shutter button case highlights the power of software control
TiVo’s skip button changed how we watch TV foreverTiVo’s skip button changed how we watch TV forever
The transforming Xbox 360 D-pad is proof that bad buttons can get betterThe transforming Xbox 360 D-pad is proof that bad buttons can get better
Fingerprint-reading power buttons make securely booting up a seamless processFingerprint-reading power buttons make securely booting up a seamless process
Logitech’s MX Master 3 scroll wheel is focused hardware at its bestLogitech’s MX Master 3 scroll wheel is focused hardware at its best
The iPhone X’s power button reflects the evolution of the smartphoneThe iPhone X’s power button reflects the evolution of the smartphone
The Google Home Mini’s mute switch makes privacy deliberateThe Google Home Mini’s mute switch makes privacy deliberate
The Boom 3’s Magic Button turned a good speaker into the best oneThe Boom 3’s Magic Button turned a good speaker into the best one
The Switch’s hidden shoulder buttons are the key to making it a full-fledged consoleThe Switch’s hidden shoulder buttons are the key to making it a full-fledged console
The buttons on the Kindle Oasis make the e-reader feel more like a bookThe buttons on the Kindle Oasis make the e-reader feel more like a book
LucidSound’s volume control headphone dials are a smart solution for a nagging gaming issueLucidSound’s volume control headphone dials are a smart solution for a nagging gaming issue
The Amazon Dash button was a physical interface to digital shoppingThe Amazon Dash button was a physical interface to digital shopping
Apple’s now-defunct home button is a reminder that even the best buttons can failApple’s now-defunct home button is a reminder that even the best buttons can fail
The PlayStation 4’s touchpad and the law of unintended consequencesThe PlayStation 4’s touchpad and the law of unintended consequences
The iPod click wheel was the pinnacle of purposed hardware designThe iPod click wheel was the pinnacle of purposed hardware design
Marshall’s joystick button is a great way to control wireless headphonesMarshall’s joystick button is a great way to control wireless headphones
The Xbox 360 controller’s Xbox button masterfully solved the wireless multiplayer problemThe Xbox 360 controller’s Xbox button masterfully solved the wireless multiplayer problem
Samsung’s Bixby button shows the potential and pitfalls of dedicated buttonsSamsung’s Bixby button shows the potential and pitfalls of dedicated buttons
The GameCube controller’s A button subtly taught us how to playThe GameCube controller’s A button subtly taught us how to play
The Logitech Craft keyboard’s giant button is a tactile dreamThe Logitech Craft keyboard’s giant button is a tactile dream

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