Neowin News Feed for: Keyboard

Microsoft admits Windows 11 Copilot key was a bad idea, Right Ctrl remap option coming soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:16:02 +0000

Windows 11 users pushed back hard against Microsoft;s Copilot obsession, and the company is now quietly reversing course. Read more...

Someone built a Windows utility to make the Copilot key less annoying

Usama Jawad — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:44:01 +0000

Microsoft added a controversial Copilot change to Windows keyboards. A developer just built a tool to fight back. Read more...

Microsoft explains how difficult it is to manage keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio 2026

Usama Jawad — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has claimed that changing keyboard shortcuts in Visual Studio 2026 is a "high-stakes juggling act", in which even telemetry isn't enough. Read more...

Caps Lock is the most useless key on the keyboard

Usama Jawad — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:01 +0000

A Caps Lock key is just wasted space on a keyboard, a fossil that Microsoft and keyboard vendors just can't seem to let go. Read more...

Logitech's new Solar+ K980 keyboard charges with "any light", ditches USB port

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:08:01 +0000

Logitech has just announced its new Signature Slim Solar+ K980 keyboard, and it's even ditching the USB port to simply charge via light. Read more...

Amazon Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle: A capable tablet for $235.99

Paul Hill — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:38:01 +0000

Are you a student looking for an affordable tablet that you can get productive on? If so, check out the Amazon Fire Max 11 Productivity Bundle now and save 36%. Read more...

Keychron B6 Pro Review: a considerably cheaper alternative to Logitech MX Keys S

Robbie Khan — Sat, 17 May 2025 16:00:02 +0000

Although the Keychron B6 Pro is missing some features from popular keyboards like the Logitech MX Keys S, it makes up for that with high polling rate, good price, and other things. Here is our review. Read more...

Keychron Q6 Max review - A literal weapon for the discerning keyboard warrior!

Robbie Khan — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:00:01 +0000

The Keychron Q6 Max is a big, heavy, feature-packed keyboard on the pricey side. However, as I discovered, it seems to be worth nearly every penny. It isn't fault-free, though. Read more...

Review: Ducky One X, the world's first inductive switch keyboard for gaming and typing

Robbie Khan — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:01 +0000

The One X is the first to the market with all-new switch tech for keyboards. Using in-house inductive switches, it offers linear actuation with great feedback, rapid/multi-trigger, web app, and more. Read more...

Get ASUS ROG Strix Scope NX Mechanical Keyboard for just $96

Fiza Ali — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:16:01 +0000

The ASUS ROG Strix Scope NX TKL Moonlight White Wired Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard is selling at only $96.19. Read more...

Logitech's new keyboard and mouse combo puts Copilot at your fingertips

Pradeep Viswanathan — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:18:01 +0000

Logitech's new Signature Slim Combo MK955 for Business Copilot Edition is an affordable keyboard and mouse combo designed for enterprise users. Read more...

Review: Ducky's upcoming One 3 Pro Nazca Line sports 8K polling, looks and feels superb

Robbie Khan — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:02 +0000

First announced in May, the One 3 Pro Nazca Line is nearly on the shelves, so why not jump into our exclusive first look and review of an 8000Hz polling rate keyboard for typists and gamers alike. Read more...

Android 15 to make keyboard switching much easier and a one-hand affair

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:46:01 +0000

It appears that Google will make switching between keyboards an easy task as the latest Android 15 QPR1 update lets you change the keyboard with a single task. Read more...

Review: Ducky Zero 6108, a tri-mode keyboard that misses the mark in some areas

Robbie Khan — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:00:01 +0000

Ducky's recent full-sized wireless keyboard is good, but not without some issues that may or may not bother you. It does, however, have excellent performance, switch options, and multi-device support. Read more...

Review: Melgeek Made68 gaming keyboard featuring exclusive magnetic hall-effect switches

Robbie Khan — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:01 +0000

"Less is more" was the driving force leading to the conception of the Made68, a 60% keyboard focused on providing rapid response, coupled with an impressive amount of tweaking via its Hive software Read more...

SwiftKey Beta for Android now allows you to dictate and type at the same time

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has released a new update for the SwiftKey Beta app on Android. This update introduces simultaneous voice and keyboard typing, similar to Google's Gboard keyboard app on Android. Read more...

Surface Pro 10, Pro 9, and Pro 8 gets support for the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard

Taras Buria — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:50:02 +0000

Microsoft has released an important firmware update for the Surface Pro 10 for Business, Surface Pro 9 (and 5G), and Surface Pro 8. It enables support for the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard. Read more...

Epomaker RT100 keyboard review: A retro looking keyboard with modern and unique features

John Callaham — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:00:01 +0000

The Epomaker RT100 mechanical keyboard is very well made and the keys feel very smooth when you press down on the switches. The optional smart screen, while not a game-changing feature, is still nice. Read more...

Review: Ducky One 3 TKL Aura wired gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches

Robbie Khan — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:30:01 +0000

Ducky's One 3 wired gaming keyboards promise a wide range of customisations in unique aesthetic designs. Today I take the TKL version for a spin to see if the premium price meets expectation. Read more...

Corsair acquires Drop as it intends to expand further into mechanical keyboard space

Mehrotra A — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:58:01 +0000

Corsair announced today that the company is acquiring boutique keyboard manufacturer Drop as the company plans to improve its mechanical keyboard and accessories offering for gaming enthusiasts. Read more...

The OnePlus PC mechanical keyboard goes on sale July 26 starting at $219

John Callaham — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:16:01 +0000

The OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro uses either PBT or marble-mallow material for its keycaps, along with hot-swappable switches, and an aluminum body. You can buy it next week starting at $219. Read more...

OpenRGB 0.9

Razvan Serea — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:24:01 +0000

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. Supports Windows, Linux, MacOS. Read more...

Save 43% on Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard

Taras Buria — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:00:02 +0000

If you want a compact wireless keyboard for your computer, check out this deal on the Microsoft Designer Compact Keyboard. It is now available on Amazon and Microsoft Store for 43% less. Read more...

Heat from fingertips can be used to crack passwords: Study

Justin Luna — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:50:01 +0000

A study by cybersecurity experts in Scotland found that passwords can be cracked by analyzing the traces of heat left by a person's fingertips when they enter their password on a keyboard or phone. Read more...

Corsair announces the K100 AIR ultra-thin mechanical keyboard

Matthew Miller — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 04:18:02 +0000

Corsair has announced the K100 AIR, its thinnest wireless mechanical keyboard ever. The K100 AIR includes RGB backlighting and onboard storage to save profiles for preset macros and lighting effects. Read more...

Poll: Do you use Caps Lock or Shift?

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:18:01 +0000

In our latest Neowin poll, we want to get your input on whether you use Caps Lock to capitalize characters or the Shift key. We also want to know if this is due to force of habit or something else. Read more...

Kinesis Advantage360 preorders open this Monday on Drop

Dean Howell — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 06:26:01 +0000

This keyboard is sure to offer serious benefits for those who type in the 90 to 120wpm range that want to avoid repetitive stress injuries associated with that rigorous level of physical commitment. Read more...

Vissles LP85 optical keyboard costs $99 on Kickstarter until December 2

Asher Madan — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:40:01 +0000

The Vissles LP85 is an ultra-thin mechanical keyboard that is available for $99 on Kickstarter until December 2. If you're in the market for a new peripheral, be sure to take a look at this one. Read more...

Closer Look: Touch keyboard in Windows 11

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:01 +0000

The touch keyboard in Windows 11 has gone through a major redesign with Microsoft now offering tons of customization options for themes, keyboard size, key size, along with accessibility improvements. Read more...

Razer introduces the Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard with pressure-sensitive switches

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:20:01 +0000

Razer has announced the new Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard. As the name suggests, it packs "ground-breaking" key switches that detect different pressure levels for more precise control. Read more...

Razer accessories at Amazon and Best Buy are up to 50% off

Steven Parker — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:00:01 +0000

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday week has kicked off with a bunch of deals from Razer which lets you save up to 50% off Keyboards, Mouse, Headphones and more at Amazon and Best Buy. Read more...

Razer introduces the BlackWidow V3 wired keyboard in two variants

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:22:01 +0000

Razer has announced the BlackWidow V3 keyboard, a wired version of the BlackWidow V3 Pro introduced a couple of weeks ago. It features tougher keycaps and brighter RGB backlighting. Read more...

The best hidden Gboard features that you must know about

Rajesh Pandey — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:34:03 +0000

Use Gboard as the default keyboard on your Android device? Here are hidden features, tips, and tricks that will help you use Gboard better and further improve the typing experience on your device. Read more...

Save 19% off the Gotek Voyage Ergonomic Bluetooth Keyboard

News Staff — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:46:01 +0000

Get work done no matter where you are with this keyboard's bluetooth connectivity, V-shape design and 166° angle with today's highlighted deal. For only a limited time, you can save $17 off! Read more...

Logitech launches ERGO K860 ergonomic split keyboard

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:02:02 +0000

Today saw the launch of the ERGO K860 - Logitech's latest addition to its ergonomic range of products. Priced at $129.99, the ergonomic split keyboard is now available for purchase widely. Read more...

BBC launches digital wellbeing keyboard aimed at children

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:58:01 +0000

The BBC has launched its new Own It app which features a keyboard that helps children send more thoughtful messages. The keyboard will alert the child if they're about to send a negative message. Read more...

Keychron begins offering its K1 slim mechanical keyboard to the general public

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:46:01 +0000

If you've yearned for a slim and sleek mechanical keyboard, the Keychron K1 might be just what you're looking for. The keyboard has now been made available outside of its crowdfunding campaign. Read more...

CES 2019: Hands-on with the fully customizable Nemeio e-ink keyboard

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:00:01 +0000

The Nemeio keyboard managed to nab an innovation award during CES 2019. The fully customizable e-ink keyboard shown at the convention was a prototype but gave users a look at what's to come. Read more...

Razer is bringing the comfort of mechanical keyboards to the office with its BlackWidow Lite

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:44:01 +0000

Razer's new BlackWidow Lite retails for $90 and melds the precision and comfort of mechanical keyboards with a more office-appropriate aesthetic and Orange switches designed for silent operation. Read more...

The new Brydge keyboards make the new iPad Pro look like a real laptop

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:38:01 +0000

Brydge, a company popular for its keyboard accessories for tablets, has announced new products for the recently-launched iPad Pro models that make the tablet feel more like a real laptop. Read more...