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The snooze button is the best part of the world’s most hated gadgetThe snooze button is the best part of the world’s most hated gadget
It’s party time, smash the EXTRA BASS buttonIt’s party time, smash the EXTRA BASS button
The Stagg electric kettle has the best boiling buttonThe Stagg electric kettle has the best boiling button
The N64 controller was a weird but essential introduction to joysticksThe N64 controller was a weird but essential introduction to joysticks
The Pebble’s hardware buttons couldn’t save smartwatches from touchscreensThe Pebble’s hardware buttons couldn’t save smartwatches from touchscreens
The Palm Pre home button was the first to be the lastThe Palm Pre home button was the first to be the last
The AirPods Pro’s force sensor is a more comfortable way to control audioThe AirPods Pro’s force sensor is a more comfortable way to control audio
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

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