Category: Gear / Trends

Touch Controls on Stoves Suck. Knobs Are Way Better

Annoying, mistake-prone touch controls have become standard on induction stoves, but good old-fashioned knobs are far superior in the busy, messy kitchen. It’s high time we bring back the knob. Source

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Apple’s Photo Bug Exposes the Myth of ‘Deleted’

An Apple Photos glitch, now fixed, is a reminder that digital bits of your life will live on forever. Source

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Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It’s Not

We can hold surprisingly deep conversations across languages using simple apps on our phones. But even as these apps get a fresh boost from AI, they can still lead to some awkward moments. Source

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Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Cars

What’s the difference between a hybrid, a mild hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid? This is the WIRED guide for the electric-curious. Source

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The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot

Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can. Source

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Sony’s TV Lineup 2024: New TVs, New Direction

OLED takes a step back as the brand embraces the brightness wars with some powerful new weapons. Source

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