SwiftKey tips and tricks for Android and iOS
Looking to get the most out of SwiftKey? Our tips and tricks show you how to customize your experience on iOS or Android so that it works best for you.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed review: The best small gaming keyboard ever?
Razer just introduced the Blackwidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed, and it's absolutely brilliant
Why building a custom keyboard is the ultimate design nerd hobby
The hobby of creating custom keyboards is gaining popularity fast. At its heart, it's all about creating something that's unique to you.
A modder transformed a GameCube controller into a gorgeous mechanical keyboard
Must-see: A modder took a GameCube controller and turned it into a pastel-colored mechanical keyboard.
Corsair’s K65 RGB Mini revitalizes mainstream 60% keyboard goodness
Corsair is bringing some 60% keyboard love to the mainstream with its K65 RGB Mini.
The Keychron K3 Bluetooth mechanical keyboard pairs perfectly with an iPad
If you want to elevate your iPad typing experience beyond the touchscreen but not overspend, then you will want the Keychron K3 Bluetooth mechanical keyboard.
Apple could redesign MacBook with configurable screens in each key
Apple appears to be working on a Mac keyboard that can change its display characters on the fly -- but will it ever be released? We have our fingers crossed.
The first thing you should do with your new Android phone is change the keyboard
If your new phone has a virtual keyboard other than Google's Gboard or Apple's iOS keyboard, we recommend you switch to one of these two right now. Here's why.
Corsair K100 RGB hands-on: Packed with RGB and ready to party
Corsair put the most RGB into a keyboard ever with the K100 RGB, and it shows. At $230, this is the new flagship, with the features to match.
Razer’s Pro Click and Pro Type: The all-white peripherals you’ve always wanted?
Razer's new productivity suite aims itself at ergonomic-conscious users, but the keyboard doesn't fit the bill. The mouse, on the other hand, is brilliant.
The Razer Huntsman Mini convinced me of the joys of tiny keyboards
The Hunstman Mini is Razer's first entry in the world of tiny keyboards. It lacks some typical keys and buttons, but its compact size is perfect for gamers.
The best work-from-home tech: Quarantine in comfort
Coronavirus is sending a lot of workers home for the first time. If that's you, your home office setup could have some holes. Here's all the tech you need.
Steelseries makes budget mice and keyboards bright and sparkly with new range
SteelSeries has a new range of entry-level peripherals inspired by the high-end, RGB LED-covered accessories that dominate the market. These affordable options include fancy lighting, enhanced durability, and some great extra features without costing the world. They could prove very popular.
Samsung has an invisible keyboard that you can use with your phone
Keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, you can fold them, use them across multiple devices, and even enjoy their ergonomics. At CES 2020, though, Samsung has an interesting conceptual take on the keyboard. It's one that you can't even physically see — an invisible keyboard called the SelfieType.
F(x)tec Pro 1, the phone with a full-size keyboard, is available for pre-order
Want a full-size keyboard? Want a larger screen than BlackBerry's Key2 can provide? Well, check out the Pro 1 from a company called F(x)tec. It has outfitted a QWERTY keyboard on a large 5.99-inch smartphone for the best of both worlds. Now you don't need to miss out on the bezel-less trend.
Swipe typing isn’t new, but it’s the best addition to iOS since Siri
Dismissed in a short sentence during the WWDC 2019 keynote presentation was one of the more interesting new features in iOS 13 — the introduction of swipe-typing on the standard iOS keyboard. Those who haven't enjoyed the feature on Android, or on third party iOS keyboards, are in for a treat.
This Logitech G910 mechanical gaming keyboard gets an $80 price cut on NewEgg
Looking to buy a gaming keyboard for your PC? The Logitech G910 Orion Spark Gaming Keyboard is currently being offered on NewEgg at an awesome 44% discount. Originally $180, it is now available for $100. Key features include fast mechanical switches, customizable RGB illumination, and more.
Leaked memo: If your MacBook keyboard dies, Apple will fix or replace in one day
A leaked internal Memo at Apple has given some hope to MacBook owners with dodgy keyboards. Apple has now decreed that its Genius Bar employees prioritize keyboard repairs and replacements and even mandate that they be completed within one business day. It even shipped extra parts to all stores to help.
Power up your gaming and save on Corsair headsets and keyboards
Corsair is currently selling two headsets and an RGB gaming keyboard at reduced prices, giving you a great opportunity to upgrade your gear and improve your performance in your favorite games. Corsair also produces gaming mice with similar features and customiztion options.
Save serious cash on a Corsair headset, keyboard, and mouse during Amazon’s sale
Corsair is currently running a sale through Amazon on a headset, keyboard, and mouse, all designed with gaming in mind. Savings last from March 3 through March 9 on all three products, and includes up to 25 percent off. The headset is also compatible with consoles, iOS, and Android.
This Mac keyboard is slim, dark, and clicky, but it’s still not perfect
The Keychron K1 is a new entry in the niche market of high-end mechanical keyboards for Macs. It has RGB backlighting, tactile and clicky mechanical switches, and a USB-C connector. It can even operate wirelessly and is priced competitively. But with all that going for it, it's still not perfect.
Apple patents a transformable glass keyboard for MacBooks
Apple's latest filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office shows that the company might be searching for an alternative to the standard keyboard — presenting an idea for a keyboard with a morphable glass top layer that can adapt to provide a physical response when typing.
Bezel-less phones are terrible for typing on, and it’s only going to get worse
Bezel-less smartphone screens look great, and folding smartphones are an exciting part of the mobile future; but we don't like where the typing experience is heading because of these two trends. Tapping out messages on some phones is already painful, and software designers need to pay attention now.
The Empire strikes your wallet with a $250 Star Wars keyboard
Thanks to a collaboration between Lucasfilm and NovelKeys, Star Wars fan can convert their desktop keyboard into something that looks like it came from a computer terminal in the Galactic Empire. The set includes replacement keycaps in either full Aurebesh or Aurebesh and English along with novelty iconography.
Razer’s BlackWidow Lite is a mechanical keyboard designed for work and play
Razer's new BlackWidow Lite is a gaming keyboard that doesn't scream that it's purpose-built for gaming. With Razer's mechanical key technology, white backlight, and understated aesthetics, the BlackWidow Lite will look great -- and function beautifully -- on your desk at work or in your man cave.
Dell patent hints at a super-thin, OLED-backlit keyboard
Dell's latest patent gives it the exclusive opportunity to produce keyboard keyboards with OLED backlighting. While that might be a more expensive solution than LED backlighting, it could make backlit keyboards thinner and the lighting far more versatile, potentially allowing for inter-key lighting animation.
Freewrite Traveler is a portable writing device for the easily distracted
The Freewrite Traveler is a better looking, more portable device than its somewhat clunky predecessor. The bare-bones machine is aimed squarely at those who are easily distracted, its lack of features enabling users to focus purely on the writing task in hand. At least, that's the idea.
Let Google’s A.I. make a mini version of you with Minis for Gboard
Looking for a more personal flair in your favorite messaging app? Minis for Gboard allows you to get that personal edge, creating an A.I. generated version of you from just a selfie. With over a quadrillion personalization options available, Gboard for iOS and Android gives a new way to express yourself.
Apple patents a trio of ideas to fix its MacBook keyboard
Apple is dipping its toes in the dual-screen laptop category with a new keyboard patent that essentially replaces the keyboard with a giant second touchscreen offering configurable software keys, haptics feedback, and sliders and dials. Other ideas include a physical keyboard overlay and a membrane cover.
Apple quietly confirms 2018 MacBook Pro keyboard ships with anti-debris design
Apple quietly fixed the MacBook Pro's sticky key problem when it announced the quieter keys on the new 2018 models. The new keyboard, which comes with a membrane underneath each key to dampen noise and keep debris away, is exclusive to the 2018 MacBook Pro, and owners of older laptops are left out in the cold.
Apple repair program won’t upgrade older MacBook Pros to new keyboard
If you own a MacBook Pro model prior to last week's refresh and suffer from the widely documented keyboard problems, don't expect Apple to give you a free keyboard upgrade when you take your notebook in for repair. Apple said that the quieter third-generation keyboard is an exclusive feature for its 2018 notebooks.
Microsoft’s pressure-sensitive software keyboard is ripe for dual-screen laptops
Microsoft is working on a new virtual keyboard that recognizes pressure to make it easier to type on glass. The keyboard may be useful on tablets, phones, and a new crop of dual-screen devices that will show up this year. It will be a great fit on Andromeda, if Microsoft ever decides to launch that device.
Beginners guide to the BlackBerry Key2’s keyboard
Going from a virtual keyboard on your phone to a physical one is a challenge; but it's one you'll have to face if you want the BlackBerry Key2. The first days are tough, but we've got a guide to help get you through that early stage, and on to typing faster and more comfortably. Are you up to the task?
MacBook Pro owners file class action lawsuit over keyboard issues
MacBook Pro owners have begun a petition to demand Apple recall all its MacBook Pros sold since 2016 to fix what they see as a defect with the keyboard, giving it a propensity for failure. Citing high repair costs and an unwillingness by Apple to acknowledge the problem, the petition signers want action.