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The Evolution of Waiting

Sep 14, 2025 | 1 minute read

Tags: Electronics, Design, UX, Humor

We used to switch on the TV and wait for the tube to warm up. Now we turn it on and wait for the firmware to load! Good design matters.

A classic user experience problem: the wait. In the past, TVs needed time for their tubes to heat up. Today, our smart TVs need time for their OS to boot. It’s a perfect example of how incredible new technology can still be held back by poor implementation.


Author:
Dmitrijs Ovsjannikovs
dmivs.com