SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 12, 2024The Verge

Hyundai’s touchscreen honeymoon is over because sometimes buttons are just better

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Hyundai is reintroducing physical buttons and knobs in cars after customer feedback showed dissatisfaction with touchscreen-only controls. Focus groups indicated stress and frustration when adjusting settings. This change aligns with future European regulations penalizing excessive touchscreen use in vehicles. Hyundai notes that self-driving cars may eventually reduce the need for physical controls.

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