Are we really scratching the surface of innovation, or just playing with shiny gadgets? 🤔 In the latest Hackaday Podcast, Elliot Williams and Jenny List traverse the limits of mobile connectivity from a North Sea ferry, delving into soft displays, LCD apertures, and even mind-controlled toys. It’s intriguing, but are these advancements genuinely revolutionary or just tech wizardry masking old limitations? I've often wondered if we're becoming too enchanted by the novelty of technology instead of questioning its practical applications. Are we losing sight of what truly matters in our pursuit of the new? Let’s challenge ourselves to think deeper about these trends and their true impact on our lives. What do you think—is it time to push back against the hype? https://hackaday.com/2026/02/20/hackaday-podcast-episode-ep-358-soft-displays-lcd-apertures-and-mind-controlled-toys/ #Innovation #TechTrends #MindControl #SoftDisplays #Skepticism