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Best Consumer devices & gadgets videos, as recommended on Hacker News

102 videos about consumer devices & gadgets that Hacker News commenters keep recommending, mentioned between 2010 and 2026. Mostly demo, explainer, talk. Channels that come up most: Linus Tech Tips, Technology Connections, Louis Rossmann, Techmoan. Sorted by how consistently HN recommended them over the years.

The most recommended is Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained): HN repeatedly recommends it as the definitive, mind-changing explanation of dishwasher use, even though it runs over 30 minutes.

• explainerDetergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)Technology Connections · 15 HN recommenders · 2021–2025
• talkBehind the Scenes of iOS SecurityBlack Hat · 9 HN recommenders · 2016–2026
• explainerThe Antique Toaster that's Better than YoursTechnology Connections · 12 HN recommenders · 2019–2025
• talkGuarding Against Physical Attacks: The Xbox One Story — Tony Chen, MicrosoftPlatform Security Summit · 8 HN recommenders · 2019–2026
• demoBOLTR: Juicero, Cold Press Juicer for Rich WeirdosAvE · 6 HN recommenders · 2017–2026
• explainerDrip Coffee Makers — super simple, super cheapTechnology Connections · 7 HN recommenders · 2022–2024
• documentaryMiniDisc - An AppreciationTechmoan · 5 HN recommenders · 2019–2023
• talkclojure.core/typing - Matt AderethClojureTV · 4 HN recommenders · 2016–2023
• demoE-Ink for Productivity: An IntroductionTechnology Connextras · 4 HN recommenders · 2020–2024
• explainerA Look Inside Apple's $130 USB-C CableAdam Savage’s Tested · 6 HN recommenders · 2023–2026
• talkiPhone 1 - Steve Jobs MacWorld keynote in 2007 - Full Presentation, 80 minsProtectstar Inc. · 4 HN recommenders · 2020–2025
• explainerCassettes - better than you don't rememberTechmoan · 5 HN recommenders · 2016–2025
• tutorialE-paper hacking: fastest possible refresh rateApplied Science · 4 HN recommenders · 2018–2021
• explainerPortable Air Conditioners - Why you shouldn't like themTechnology Connections · 5 HN recommenders · 2020–2026
• demoVintage Electronics - The TefifonTechmoan · 3 HN recommenders · 2016–2018
• tutorialiPhone Magnifier and Voice overKristy Viers · 3 HN recommenders · 2021–2022
• demoNokia Morph Concept (long)Alexander Budde · 3 HN recommenders · 2011–2025
• demoLED Experiments: Making Holiday Lights Less GarishTechnology Connections · 3 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
• commentaryGetting GPLv2 Compliance From A Chinese Company- In Person!Naomi Wu · 3 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
• explainerHow GPS Works, And How It Got Better Than The Designers Ever ImaginedScott Manley · 3 HN recommenders · 2023–2025
• demoE-Ink on Android, and other new things!Technology Connections · 3 HN recommenders · 2020–2020
• demoI could hardly believe my eyes! - Looking Glass Holographic MonitorLinus Tech Tips · 3 HN recommenders · 2020–2024
• tutorialWeird webcam mod that enables eye-contact conversationDIY Perks · 5 HN recommenders · 2020–2026
• tutorialDesign Your Own Keyboard!Ben Vallack · 3 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
• explainerThe Antique Microwave Oven that's Better than YoursTechnology Connections · 7 HN recommenders · 2020–2025
• tutorialThe Best Easy Way to Capture Analog Video (it's a little weird)Technology Connections · 3 HN recommenders · 2019–2022
• talkThe Art of the Bodge: How I Made The Emoji KeyboardTom Scott · 4 HN recommenders · 2018–2024
• documentaryHow I Upgraded My iPhone Memory 800% - in Shenzhen, ChinaStrange Parts · 3 HN recommenders · 2018–2021
• explainerThe Smartphone CPU Review You NEED to Watch!Geekerwan · 4 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
• demoThis AI actually WORKS!!! - NVIDIA RTX VoiceShortCircuit · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
• demoApplied Sciences Group: High Performance TouchMicrosoft Research · 3 HN recommenders · 2012–2024
• talkSensor Fusion on Android Devices: A Revolution in Motion ProcessingGoogle TechTalks · 2 HN recommenders · 2012–2026
• demoSteve Jobs introduces iPhone in 2007John Schroter · 3 HN recommenders · 2020–2025
• demoMicrosoft "Courier" secret tabletNeowin · 2 HN recommenders · 2010–2021
• demoThe 8pen8pen · 2 HN recommenders · 2022–2025
• commentaryWhy I don't use Apple productsLouis Rossmann · 2 HN recommenders · 2017–2021
• documentaryThe People's Republic of The FutureBloomberg Originals · 2 HN recommenders · 2019–2022
• documentaryGENERAL MAGIC - Official TrailerGeneral Magic and the Soul of Tech · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2025
• talkSteve Jobs iPhone 2007 Presentation (HD)Jonathan · 2 HN recommenders · 2013–2023
• demoThis is the WORST Monitor Ever...ON PURPOSE! - Dasung PaperlikeU E-Ink MonitorLinus Tech Tips · 2 HN recommenders · 2023–2024
• demoSmarter than a Smart TV! (Raspberry Pi Inside)Jeff Geerling · 2 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
• commentaryWe need to talk about failing keyboards on these new Macbooks.Louis Rossmann · 2 HN recommenders · 2018–2019
• otherA Day Made of Glass... Made possible by Corning. (2011)Corning Incorporated · 2 HN recommenders · 2012–2019
• commentaryThe horrible truth about Apple's repeated engineering failures.Louis Rossmann · 2 HN recommenders · 2018–2023
• comedyNest Protect is a terrible buggy productBrad Fitzpatrick · 2 HN recommenders · 2015–2025
• explainerBlue Bubbles vs Green Bubbles: Explained!Marques Brownlee · 2 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
• talkMy personal fight against the modern laptoplinux conf au 2017 - Hobart, Australia · 2 HN recommenders · 2017–2025
• demoConventional Keyboards Are STAGGERINGLY STUPID!Ben Vallack · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2022
• interviewCHM Live | Original iPhone Software Team Leader Scott Forstall (Part Two)Computer History Museum · 2 HN recommenders · 2020–2025
• demoApple Watch : Scientific Sleep TestThe Quantified Scientist · 3 HN recommenders · 2022–2024
• explainerMotorcycle Airbags Exist – But No One Uses Them?FortNine · 3 HN recommenders · 2021–2021
• demoProject Starline: Feel like you're there, togetherGoogle · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2024
• explainerHow Do Night Vision Goggles Work?Veritasium · 2 HN recommenders · 2023–2024
• otherTested: Magic Leap One Augmented Reality Review!Adam Savage’s Tested · 3 HN recommenders · 2018–2019
• explainerAMD Ryzen Eco Mode Deep-Dive & Benchmarks on R9 7950X (Zen 4)Gamers Nexus · 3 HN recommenders · 2023–2023
• documentarySpringboard: the secret history of the first real smartphone (Full Documentary)The Verge · 3 HN recommenders · 2022–2025
• demoFixing Apple's GOOD Engineering - M1 MacBook Air thermal padsLinus Tech Tips · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
• documentaryHow I Made My Own iPhone - in ChinaStrange Parts · 2 HN recommenders · 2017–2023
• demoHands-On with Meta's New VR Headset Prototypes!Adam Savage’s Tested · 2 HN recommenders · 2022–2023
• explainerA COMPLETELY Upgradeable Laptop? - Framework Laptop ReviewLinus Tech Tips · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2022
• demoTake a look inside Steam Deck™!Valve · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2023
• commentaryCicret Bracelet DEBUNKCaptain Disillusion · 1 HN recommender · 2016–2024
• commentaryApple uses spite to force planned obsolescence.Louis Rossmann · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2024
• talkApple Music Event 2001-The First Ever iPod IntroductionJoshuaG · 1 HN recommender · 2010–2022
• interviewBuilding the PERFECT Linux PC with Linus TorvaldsLinus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2025–2026
• otherApple Pro Display XDR Review (vs Sony Reference Monitor)HDTVTest · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2022
• explainerWhy Your Webcam Still SUCKS!Techquickie · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2020
• demoWelcome to Project SoliGoogle ATAP · 1 HN recommender · 2015–2019
• explainerWalmart's $250 laptop is AWESOME!Linus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2024
• explainerSTOP Buying ANDROID TV Boxes!Linus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2023–2023
• demoReal Life Emoji Keyboard!Tom Scott · 1 HN recommender · 2019–2024
• demoModos Paper Monitor Typing DemoModos · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2024
• explainerThe 1988 VIDEO Floppy Disk Camera: Canon Xap Shot RC-250LGR · 1 HN recommender · 2018–2025
• demoiPhone 13 A Repair Nightmare - Teardown and Repair AssessmentHugh Jeffreys · 1 HN recommender · 2021–2024
• commentaryApple REFUSED to Fix our iMac ProLinus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2018–2020
• comedyApple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No KeyboardThe Onion · 1 HN recommender · 2012–2025
• explainerThe Electrowetting DisplayIEEE Spectrum · 1 HN recommender · 2013–2017
• demoBookeen breakthrough real time web page scrolling on eInk panelBookeen · 1 HN recommender · 2011–2022
• commentaryE-Ink for productivity: Software and General UpdatesTechnology Connextras · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2024
• explainer“Too Much Thermal Paste” – Benchmark of Thermal Paste QuantityGamers Nexus · 1 HN recommender · 2019–2024
• commentaryI’m Legally Obligated to Disclose This - Framework investmentLinus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2021–2022
• demoINCREDIBLE ZOOM | Nikon P1000 | Ben Lomond | ScotlandThe Hovering Scotsman · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2023
• commentaryThe Mystery Of MacBook SpeakersDave2D · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2026
• demoBuild a DIY full-frame CCD cameraWenting Channel · 1 HN recommender · 2023–2024
• commentaryMicrosoft is Forcing me to Buy MacBooks - Windows Modern StandbyLinus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2026
• demoDoes High FPS make you a better gamer? Ft. Shroud - FINAL ANSWERLinus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2025
• demoCoding in Stenography, Quick DemoArt of Chording · 1 HN recommender · 2016–2023
• commentaryUserbenchmark - the April Fools that never ends2kliksphilip · 1 HN recommender · 2021–2024
• demoThe weeCee: A Tiny New MS-DOS & Windows Gaming PC!LGR · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2023
• demoI Spent $1100 on DisplayPort Cables… for Science!Linus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2023
• talkThe thrilling potential of SixthSense technology | Pranav MistryTED · 1 HN recommender · 2016–2023
• comedyAmazon Echo - SNLSaturday Night Live · 1 HN recommender · 2017–2022
• talkHow we can use light to see deep inside our bodies and brains | Mary Lou JepsenTED · 1 HN recommender · 2018–2024
• other1 Month with the Xreal Air AR GlassesThe Tech Chap · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2023
• demoThe cheapest capture card money can buy.. is actually WORTH buying? (BlueAVS/Goodan USB 2.0 CamLink)EposVox · 1 HN recommender · 2020–2023
• explainerDON'T Buy a Used Mining GPU! - $h!t Manufacturers SayLinus Tech Tips · 2 HN recommenders · 2021–2022
• demoHypercentric optics: A camera lens that can see behind objectsApplied Science · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2026
• demoHow many PCIe Extensions is TOO MANY??Linus Tech Tips · 1 HN recommender · 2017–2026
• demoBuilding the Steam ControllerValve · 1 HN recommender · 2016–2026
• demoNear-Eye Light Field DisplaysDouglas Lanman · 2 HN recommenders · 2014–2018
• talkSteve Jobs Introducing The iPhone At MacWorld 2007superapple4ever · 1 HN recommender · 2022–2025
• explainer英特尔Lunar Lake深度评测：轻薄本有救了！极客湾Geekerwan · 1 HN recommender · 2024–2025