The Surface Laptop 8 offers snappy performance, long battery life, and a premium feel, but comes with a significant price increase due to high memory and chip costs.
Razer's new Huntsman V3 Tenkeyless 8KHz gaming keyboard features 2nd-gen analog optical switches and an 8000Hz polling rate. It offers adjustable actuation points and rapid trigger for competitive play, while omitting some features of the Pro model to reduce cost.
Talisman Design has revealed the PocketMage, an E Ink PDA featuring a clamshell design, QWERTY keyboard, and dual screens. Its unique wizard-themed operating system renames files with "spells" and includes a digital tarot deck and RPG. The device, crowdfunded and shipping in March 2027, offers a week-long battery life and aims to be pocket-sized.
Talisman Design is crowdfunding the PocketMage, a clamshell PDA featuring a tactile keyboard, e-paper, and OLED displays. Available in pre-order options starting at $185, it runs on an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and offers basic productivity apps. Shipping is expected by March 2027.
The Epomaker RT98 is a mechanical keyboard featuring a unique modular number pad that can be attached to either side, offering customization for users. It boasts a retro aesthetic, a fun CRT-like screen, and VIA compatibility, with a choice of silent or linear switches. While offering a good typing experience and unique features, its plastic build and printed keycap legends are noted as drawbacks.
Clicks Technology has released a new video showcasing the Clicks Communicator, a smartphone designed for heavy phone users who miss physical keyboards. Priced at $499, it features a touch-sensitive keyboard, a customizable "Signal Light" for notifications, and other features like a headphone jack and expandable storage. Shipping begins in Q4.
Singapore-based Acti has launched an AI-powered keyboard for iOS and Android that integrates AI tools directly into apps, allowing users to perform actions on their behalf without switching between applications. Powered by Google's Gemini models, the keyboard features custom shortcuts called Skills and prioritizes user privacy with a local-first approach.
David Clayton-Thomas, the powerful vocalist who fronted the rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84. He joined the band in the late 1960s, leading them to international fame with hits like "Spinning Wheel" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy."
Clicks has released a hands-on video of its new Communicator smartphone, featuring a physical Blackberry-like keyboard and a custom Android interface. The device boasts a 4-inch OLED display, 50MP main camera, and a 4,000 mAh battery.
Interpol's upcoming album, "This Mirror Weighs a Ton," is hailed as a masterpiece, showcasing a renewed emotional depth and sonic experimentation. Frontman Paul Banks discusses the band's evolution, the influence of fatherhood, and his reflections on language, politics, and AI.
The Wooting 60HE v2 enhances its predecessor with improved typing experience, materials, and mounting, while maintaining affordability. It offers extensive customization for gamers, including adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and unique features like Mod Tap and analog input emulation.
The Evoworks Evo75 offers a loud, "thocky" typing sound and premium build for $170, while the Dry Studio ATM98 provides silent typing with a striking translucent design and a customizable RGB rotary dial for $259. Both are hot-swappable, tri-mode mechanical keyboards that cater to different user preferences.
Netflix uses a variable bit rate, potentially lowering stream quality to prevent buffering. Users can check their current stream quality via keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Alt+Shift+D on PC) or app settings (Playback Specification on mobile, F4 on smart TV). Achieving 4K requires specific hardware, software, and browser support, with limitations on Mac and Android devices.
A university student, Sterling Nasa, improvised a piano solo to save a La La Land live orchestra performance in Sydney when the keyboardist fell ill. This echoes a 1974 incident where Patrick McCarthy stepped in for a collapsed baritone during Carmina Burana at the Proms.
A Sydney university student, Sterling Nasa, stepped in to play keyboard for "La La Land in Concert" when the regular musician fell ill. Nasa, who had never played the celesta before, sight-read the score and improvised a solo, impressing the composer Justin Hurwitz.
Nvidia has launched its RTX Spark AI chip, designed to run AI agents locally on laptops and desktops, potentially replacing mouse and keyboard interactions. The move pits Nvidia against rivals like Intel, Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD in the consumer PC market.
Keychron's K2 HE keyboard, made with a concrete case, surprisingly offers a good typing experience with smooth Hall Effect switches, a unique sound profile, and durable construction, despite its novelty and drawbacks like weight and stain susceptibility.
HP's EliteBoard G1a is a desktop PC integrated into a keyboard, designed for IT management in labs and offices, offering a unique solution with AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips, user-replaceable RAM/SSD, and a compact form factor, but priced at $1,499, it's not intended for consumer use.
iOS ve iPadOS 26.5 güncellemeleri, Magic aksesuarlarına USB-C üzerinden otomatik Bluetooth eşleşme desteği getiriyor.
Bristol-formed Tara Clerkin Trio, despite facing numerous challenges, releases their second album 'Somewhere Good', blending minimalist jazz, avant-pop, and trip-hop with a newfound structured approach.
Olivia Rodrigo faced online backlash for her "Lolita" aesthetic in her "Drop Dead" music video and on stage. Critics accused her of infantilizing herself, while defenders argued for artistic freedom and the historical subversiveness of the babydoll silhouette.
Copilot Keyboard offers instant word definitions during typing and rapid conversion of new words/proper nouns, reducing input time and frustration for users, especially those frequently encountering new terminology.
Amazon Japan is holding a "Spring Home Upgrade Sale" featuring PFU's Happy Hacking Keyboard (HHKB) series. Discounts of up to 26% are available on models like the HHKB Studio and HHKB Professional Classic Type-S. The sale runs until June 2nd.
Expressive E launches Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of their MPE keyboard, at $999 (49 keys) and $1,199 (61 keys) — significantly cheaper than the $1,799 synthesizer. The new model drops the built-in synth in favor of tighter DAW integration and a Ctrl-e preset suite with 900+ sounds. The original Osmose synth will receive the software updates via firmware.
