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KitchenAid’s Stalwart Artisan Model Finally Got a Glow-Up

KitchenAid’s First Major Artisan Mixer Redesign in Decades Focuses on Precision Over Reinvention

KitchenAid has revised its core tilt-head stand mixer design for the first time in more than 70 years, adding a bowl light, half-speed controls and new finishes to its Artisan Plus model.

Key Takeaways

KitchenAid updated its base-model tilt-head stand mixer for the first time in more than 70 years.
The Artisan Plus adds a bowl light, half-speed controls and new textured finishes.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via wired.com

The Steering Wheel Is Becoming a Battleground for Safety, Branding and Simplicity

A new WIRED feature shows why automakers keep obsessing over steering wheels: they are safety-critical interfaces, brand statements and one of the hardest parts of the cabin to get right.

Key Takeaways

Automakers may go through more than 20 steering-wheel designs during development.
China plans to ban yoke-style steering wheels starting in January 2027.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via wired.com