Smartphones with built-in keyboards are nearly (but not completely) extinct. But die-hard fans of physical keyboards have kept the dream alive with accessories like the Clicks keyboard case and any number of DIY solutions. The Fairberry project is one of the more interesting DIY options, as it’s an open source design that should, at least […]
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Clicks keyboard case gives the iPhone Pro the physical keys it wasn’t really missing
Most modern smartphones are touchscreen-only devices that let you use virtual keyboards or voice when you want to enter text. But a generation of smartphone users that got their start on BlackBerries and Palm Treos continue to hold a soft spot in their hearts for physical keyboards. Clicks is a new startup co-founded by some […]
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Ready or not, Windows PC keyboards are getting a dedicated Copilot key for Microsoft’s AI assistant
24 Comments on Ready or not, Windows PC keyboards are getting a dedicated Copilot key for Microsoft’s AI assistantMicrosoft has been betting big on AI over the last few years. But if you haven’t had much use for features like the company’s new Windows Copilot AI assistant, it’s been pretty easy to ignore. It’s going to be a little harder soon though, because Microsoft has been working with PC makers to include a […]
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Kwumsy K3 mechanical keyboard has an adjustable 13 inch touchscreen display and SSD enclosure built in
6 Comments on Kwumsy K3 mechanical keyboard has an adjustable 13 inch touchscreen display and SSD enclosure built inThe Kwumsy K3 is a mechanical keyboard with 82 keys. But it also features a 13 inch, touchscreen display above the keyboard, giving you another way to interact with your computer or mobile device. While this isn’t Kwumsy’s first keyboard + display combo device, the new model takes things to the next level by allowing […]
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This custom Steam Deck keyboard is slim enough to squeeze inside the Deck’s carrying case
1 Comment on This custom Steam Deck keyboard is slim enough to squeeze inside the Deck’s carrying caseThe Steam Deck is a handheld game system with a touchscreen display, built-in controllers, and a custom GNU/Linux-based operating system designed for gaming. But it’s also a full-fledged computer capable of running a wide range of applications. Some of those applications work best with a keyboard, but the Steam Deck doesn’t have one built-in. And […]
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LILYGO T-Deck is a $50 BlackBerry-like device with WiFi, Bluetooth and optional LoRa support
3 Comments on LILYGO T-Deck is a $50 BlackBerry-like device with WiFi, Bluetooth and optional LoRa supportThe LILYGO T-Deck is a pocket-sized device with a 2.8 inch, 320 x 240 pixel IPS LCD display, a BlackBerry-like thumb keyboard, and an ESP32 dual-core processor. While it’s not exactly a smartphone, it could make an interesting platform for building a handheld messaging device or dumb terminal, among other things. One thing to keep […]
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Lilbits: Brydge collapses, and your next TV might be free (with persistent ads on a second screen)
19 Comments on Lilbits: Brydge collapses, and your next TV might be free (with persistent ads on a second screen)Using a mouse for extended periods of repetitive activities like audio editing wreaks havoc on my wrist, so I picked up a vertical mouse a few years ago which seems to help a bit. I’ve also tried a few trackballs, but have never really gotten the hang of using them. But I really like the […]
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Punkt MC01 Legend is an Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard, minimalist design… and no plans for a commercial release
17 Comments on Punkt MC01 Legend is an Android phone with a QWERTY keyboard, minimalist design… and no plans for a commercial releaseSwiss consumer electronics and design company Punkt has been selling a line of simple phones with barebones design and features for a few years. But it turns out that before building the Punkt MP01 and MP02 mobile phones, the company designed an Android smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard… but decided against manufacturing and selling it. […]
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Lilbits: Pixel Fold images leaked, Intel’s desktop roadmap leaked
Google’s been working on a foldable phone for quite some time (possibly several phones, as rumor has it that the company has scrapped a few models and started over). But according to the latest rumors, Google could launch a Pixel Fold in May, 2023. Now we have a better idea of what it could look […]
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Google Japan designed a gigantic, single-row Gboard keyboard as a joke (but you can build one if you want)
3 Comments on Google Japan designed a gigantic, single-row Gboard keyboard as a joke (but you can build one if you want)Google may have stopped putting out dozens of April Fools’ videos every year, but Googlers in Japan still love a good joke – and the latest is ridiculous keyboard that they’re called Gboard Bar Version. It’s a single-row keyboard with every key laid out end-to-end in a highly impractical way. It makes for plenty of […]