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Joanna Stern Reviews the Duo: ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Buggy’

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Briefings

Joanna Stern conducted a 16-minute video review of a custom robot designed to fold and unfold over 32,000 times weekly. The robot was tested on a Hudson River yacht and a dark bar, with Face ID explicitly noted as missing. Stern's findings align with the author's previous assessment, though the specific outcome of the hinge loosening test remains unconfirmed.

Key points

• Joanna Stern commissioned a custom robot to perform 32,000 folding/unfolding cycles weekly to test hinge durability.
• The robot was tested on a Hudson River yacht and a dark bar, with Face ID explicitly noted as missing.

Context

This review is part of a series evaluating new gadgets, with the author previously ranking complaints and praises in different orders. The specific outcome of the hinge loosening test remains unconfirmed, though the review's general alignment with the author's assessment is noted.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single video review and does not include the final results of the hinge durability test. The author explicitly states they will not spoil the answer regarding the hinge loosening. No additional background context or source link is provided.

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