I hated the Mac mini M4’s power button — until I accidentally proved Apple was right

The Mac mini M4’s oddly placed power button got a lot of heat at launch but I’ve come around to the idea of always leaving it ...
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PSA: You can use your power button for voice typing on Galaxy phones

Samsung lets Galaxy phone users activate voice typing via the power button, and it’s available on older devices too. This could be useful if you think the voice typing icon is in an inconvenient place ...
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What every button on your iPhone can do (including hidden features)

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you own an iPhone 16 or an iPhone 17, you’ll find different ...
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds new animation for the power button long-press gesture

Android is getting several new animations as part of its Material 3 Expressive revamp. Google has started testing one of the upcoming animations in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta release. It appears ...
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Porsche Is Keeping Keys and Start Buttons While Other EVs Don’t

Electric cars don’t need a power button or a key, yet some have them. The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric is one of them. And it won’t be the last. Porsches, regardless of powertrain, will always have a ...

Your smart TV's power button doesn't do what you think

Your smart TV often stays in standby mode, consuming power and ready to turn back on.
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Power button : a history of pleasure, panic, and the politics of pushing / Rachel Plotnick

Push a button and turn on the television; tap a button and get a ride; click a button and "like" something. The touch of a finger can set an appliance, a car, or a system in motion, even if the user ...