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technology10 days ago•5 min saved

Button Comeback: Regulators Push Car Interiors Back to Physical Controls

Regulators in Europe and China are reversing the decade-long shift to touchscreen interiors. Euro NCAP will require physical controls for key functions (like turn signals, wipers, horn, hazard lights, emergency call) to qualify for five-star ratings, and China’s MIIT is drafting binding tactile-control standards by 2027. Manufacturers such as Volkswagen are already reintroducing climate and volume controls and adding rotary switches to future interiors, aiming to meet the stricter global standards across platforms, while the United States has no federal mandate yet.

via Indian Defence Review|

#car-interiors-regulation #euro-ncap #miit

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Scientists Develop 'Animal Internet' with Dog Phones and Parrot Touchscreens

Scientists are developing an 'animal internet' by creating devices like dog phones and touchscreens for parrots to enhance communication and interaction with animals.

via Financial Times|

#animal-communication #animal-internet #dog-phones

science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

"Pollutant Key to Advancing Carbon Nanotube Films for Tech Applications"

Skoltech scientists have discovered that treating carbon nanotube films with nitrogen dioxide at 300 degrees Celsius significantly enhances their electrical conductivity, transparency, and stability. This fast, scalable, and wasteless technique could improve the performance of solar panels, touchscreens, and other devices, offering a superior alternative to current doping agents.

via Phys.org|

#carbon-nanotubes #doping-agents #nitrogen-dioxide

automotive2 years ago•3 min saved

Automakers May Finally Listen to Consumers and Correct Their Mistakes.

Some automakers are beginning to listen to consumer feedback and bring back physical buttons in their vehicles' infotainment systems, as many drivers find touchscreens distracting and dangerous. Porsche is leading the way with the 2024 Cayenne featuring buttons, and Volkswagen has acknowledged that consumer feedback played a role in this decision. However, many automakers are still focused on cutting costs and may not follow this trend unless it becomes financially beneficial.

via MotorBiscuit|

#automotive #buttons #infotainment-systems

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

The Importance of Buttons in Wearable Technology

Fitbit's attempt to replace physical buttons with an inductive button on its Charge 3, Charge 4, Versa 3, and Sense trackers proved to be a mistake. Users found the button unreliable and confusing, with haptic feedback causing more problems than it solved. Fitbit has since returned to physical buttons on its latest devices, but it may be too late as the company has been acquired by Google and faces competition from the Pixel Watch. Physical buttons remain important for wearables, providing dependability and predictability.

via The Verge|

#buttons #fitbit #fitness-trackers