[ad_1] This is just the latest rumor to come from Kuo. He previously predicted that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will arrive before the end of this year. He also believes future Macs, coming in 2020, will use the scissor mechanism rather than the butterfly mechanism. That wouldn’t be surprising, given all the complaints over Apple’s […]
Category: keyboard
Apple will soon ditch its butterfly keyboard design
[ad_1] Apple’s butterfly keyboards have been troublesome from the get-go, and are well known to fail as a result of debris or overheating. Apple rolled out a worldwide repair program for 2015-and-later MacBooks, and subsequently updated the keyboard last year to include a thin silicone barrier behind each key to help thwart dust and crumbs. […]
Roli’s light-up Lumi keyboard teaches you how to play
[ad_1] As you might expect, the colored keys provide a guide to new players. But rather than start out doing scales, the Lumi app lets you dive right in to those pop songs as a way to provide some instant gratification. For example, I got to play a little of the indelible Europe classic “The […]
The best ergonomic keyboard
[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been reviewing tech hardware and software for more than a dozen years and have written several articles about workspace ergonomics and health for sites such as Lifehacker. I’ve researched and tested ergonomic keyboards for Wirecutter for the last three years. We interviewed experts in ergonomics and keyboard design […]
Turtle Beach buys Roccat to create a gaming accessory empire
[ad_1] Turtle Beach didn’t say how the leadership would change, but expected to complete the acquisition in the second quarter (no later than June). This is the flip side of Logitech’s audio company acquisitions in recent years. The goal, however, remains similar: Turtle Beach is clearly hoping to be a one-stop shop for PC peripherals, […]
Google’s iOS keyboard can translate text into more than 100 languages
[ad_1] The feature is available with Gboard version 1.42 and iPhones and iPads with iOS 9 and up. As you type, you’ll find the translation in the suggestion strip or by pressing the Google button. The app automatically detects the language you’re typing in and lets you then select which language you want to translate […]
Chrome now supports your PC’s media keys
[ad_1] Mac users, meanwhile, might be happy to hear that Progressive Web Apps are finally available for the platform. As elsewhere, they bridge the gap between websites and native apps with their own launchers, windows and distinct notifications. More than anything, this is about providing consistent access to PWAs across platforms — you’ll know that […]