DAVEPROOF: WE UPGRADED A SMARTPHONE. NOW IT CAN’T ESCAPE.

Dave just wanted an easier phone call. We gave his smartphone a stand, a charger, and a private receiver. Then the upgrades started taking away the one thing that made it mobile. Every fix made sense. Somehow, the phone went backwards. Welcome to DAVEPROOF: everyday objects, questionable improvements, and Dave trying to get on with his day. What everyday object should we overengineer next?