Why Does Advanced Technology Sometimes Feel Less Convenient?

Technology is evolving at breakneck speed. Smartphones are thinner, appliances are interconnected via IoT, and cars drive themselves. Yet, ironically, we often hear people say, "The old version was better." Why does this happen? In this post, we explore why technological progress can sometimes make things more inconvenient and uncover the hidden truth of design regression .     More features ≠ More convenience We tend to believe that more advanced technology means better products. But that doesn’t always translate into better user experience. Technological advancement does not always mean improved usability . In fact, we often see increased complexity, user confusion, and unintended limitations. For example, older refrigerators used mechanical door sensors that physically detected whether the door was fully closed. Simple, but reliable. Modern electronic sensors, while sleek in design, often fail to detect partially open doors—causing energy waste ...