The Death Of The TV Remote––And What’s Coming Next

TV REMOTES are an iconic staple of the American home. Developed in the 1950s with model names like the “Lazy Bones,” they were crafted to keep us planted in the overstuffed couches that eventually devoured them. Couples have sparred over remotes. Cable channels crafted slogans and game shows around them. Comics mocked their bewildering mix of buttons.

But in the last few years, Alexa and Siri have moved in. With this invasion of AI assistants comes incredible command over technology...