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Hidden interface controls that affect usability

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561 points cxr | 3 comments | 05 Jul 25 23:10 UTC | HN request time: 0.622s | source
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WarOnPrivacy ◴[06 Jul 25 00:57 UTC] No.44476845[source]▶
I drive a Toyota that is nearly old enough to run for US Senator. Every control in the car is visible, clearly labeled and is distinct to the touch - at all times. The action isn't impeded by routine activity or maintenance (ex:battery change).

Because it can be trivially duplicated, this is minimally capable engineering. Yet automakers everywhere lack even this level of competence. By reasonable measure, they are poor at their job.

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1. swiftcoder ◴[06 Jul 25 06:39 UTC] No.44478375[source]▶
The good news over here is that the European NCAP is now mandating they put a bunch of those physical controls back if they want a 5-star safety rating. Would not be sorry to say good bye to the awful touchscreen UI in my car...
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2. Marazan ◴[06 Jul 25 08:10 UTC] No.44478773[source]▶
Now they just need to fix their testing of pedestrian collisions with SUVs and I can go back to praising EuroNCAP.
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3. Xss3 ◴[06 Jul 25 12:24 UTC] No.44480164[source]▶
Don't forget the headlight regulations desperately need an update. RAC survey said 89% think some are too bright, 30% think *most* are too bright. Insane.