The impossible dream of the universal remote

The Verge
By David PierceJun 14, 2026, 9:42 am90 ptsTrending
You don't really ever have to explain why a universal remote is a good idea. You have a bunch of stuff that needs controlling; this thing controls them all. Many companies have set out to build a product worthy of this idea, and one product came much closer than most. It was called the Harmony, and for many…

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