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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
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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
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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
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Staples’ Easy Button is a cheap toy that envisions a perfect buttonStaples’ Easy Button is a cheap toy that envisions a perfect button
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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
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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
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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
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The literally useless Roku diamond button might actually be a good ideaThe literally useless Roku diamond button might actually be a good idea
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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
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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
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The ThinkPad TrackPoint tried to build a better mouseThe ThinkPad TrackPoint tried to build a better mouse
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Apple’s butterfly keyboard failed by prioritizing form over functionApple’s butterfly keyboard failed by prioritizing form over function
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The Netflix button is an advertisement masquerading as a productThe Netflix button is an advertisement masquerading as a product
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Apple’s shutter button case highlights the power of software controlApple’s shutter button case highlights the power of software control
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TiVo’s skip button changed how we watch TV foreverTiVo’s skip button changed how we watch TV forever
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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
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Fingerprint-reading power buttons make securely booting up a seamless processFingerprint-reading power buttons make securely booting up a seamless process
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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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The iPhone X’s power button reflects the evolution of the smartphoneThe iPhone X’s power button reflects the evolution of the smartphone
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The Google Home Mini’s mute switch makes privacy deliberateThe Google Home Mini’s mute switch makes privacy deliberate
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Amazon Dash button was a physical interface to digital shoppingThe Amazon Dash button was a physical interface to digital shopping
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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
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The PlayStation 4’s touchpad and the law of unintended consequencesThe PlayStation 4’s touchpad and the law of unintended consequences
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The iPod click wheel was the pinnacle of purposed hardware designThe iPod click wheel was the pinnacle of purposed hardware design
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Marshall’s joystick button is a great way to control wireless headphonesMarshall’s joystick button is a great way to control wireless headphones
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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
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Samsung’s Bixby button shows the potential and pitfalls of dedicated buttonsSamsung’s Bixby button shows the potential and pitfalls of dedicated buttons
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The GameCube controller’s A button subtly taught us how to playThe GameCube controller’s A button subtly taught us how to play
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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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