Neowin News Feed for: Keyboards

Incase revives Microsoft Compact Ergonomic Keyboard with a Copilot key

Taras Buria — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:00:01 +0000

Good news for those missing Microsoft's ergonomic keyboards: Incase has announced a new Compact Ergonomic Keyboard designed by Microsoft. Read more...

Save 29% on ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX mechanical keyboard

Taras Buria — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:16:01 +0000

Looking for a new mechanical TKL keyboard? Check out the ASUS ROG Strix Scope RX, which is now available with a 29% discount. Read more...

Logitech unveils new POP Icon Keys keyboard with colorful design, quiet typing

Taras Buria — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:44:01 +0000

Logitech has expanded its keyboard portfolio with the POP Icon Keys, a "novel keyboard" with a vivid design, quiet typing, and customization. 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...

Apple pushes Magic Keyboard security update to fix Bluetooth vulnerability

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:44:01 +0000

Apple has released a security update to address a Bluetooth-related vulnerability affecting various Magic Keyboard models. The vulnerability allowed an attacker to monitor Bluetooth traffic. Read more...

A quick look back at the launch of Microsoft's first keyboard and the Windows key

John Callaham — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 13:58:01 +0000

In September 1994, Microsoft launched its first ergonomic computer keyboard. In addition to a more comfortable layout, the keyboard introduced the legendary Windows key to the PC hardware world. Read more...

Microsoft partners with Incase to bring back its recently discontinued keyboards and mice

Taras Buria — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:02:01 +0000

The recently discontinued Microsoft-branded keyboards and mice are making a surprise comeback. The software giant partnered with Incase to bring back its PC accessories under a new brand and logo. Read more...

Save 40% on Logitech's compact K380 multi-device keyboard

Taras Buria — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:54:01 +0000

The Logitech K380, a compact multi-device Bluetooth keyboard, has hit its all-time low price. You can buy this keyboard in various colors for only $23.99 and save 40% (regular $39.99). 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...

Official keyboard and stylus for Pixel Tablet 'under development,' but that's all we know

Tushar Mehta — Tue, 30 May 2023 07:16:01 +0000

As per a recent leak, more official accessories for the Google Pixel Tablet, including a keyboard and a stylus, are still "under development," but additional information remains undisclosed. Read more...

Tech Tip Tuesday: How to quickly enter data into an online form

Adam Bottjen — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:16:01 +0000

When entering information into an online form, do you take your hand off the keyboard and click on the next field? Join us today to learn a quicker way to enter data into online forms. Read more...

Save 15% on Logitech MX Keys and MX Mini flagship keyboards

Taras Buria — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:00:01 +0000

The Logitech MX Keys, the company's flagship keyboard, and its TKL sibling, the MX Mini, are now available with a 15% discount. Snag Logitech's premium backlit keyboards for $101.99 and $84.99. Read more...

Razer refreshes its mecha-membrane Ornata keyboard with media keys and a control wheel

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:06:01 +0000

Razer has introduced the Ornata V2, a refresh of the original mecha-membrane keyboard. The new version offers Chroma lighting out of the box and has new media keys, plus a control wheel. Read more...

Microsoft has apparently been testing new "Office key" concept for keyboards

Boyd Chan — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:20:02 +0000

According to a prolific leakster, Microsoft has been trialing a new "Office key" in conjunction with a range of keyboard shortcuts and gathering feedback about other potential applications of the key. Read more...

Apple won't swap your defective MacBook keyboard with the one that offers better protection

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 23:42:01 +0000

Apple won't be replacing your defective MacBook keyboard with the version found on its new MacBook Pros. The new keyboard features a protective membrane around its problematic butterfly mechanism. Read more...

New MacBook Pro teardown reveals protective membrane over problematic butterfly mechanism

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:50:01 +0000

Apple has stated that the keyboard on the new MacBook Pro lineup won't fix sticky key issues. Yet, a teardown has revealed that the new keyboard might include a measure of protection to prevent it. Read more...

Gboard for Android gets 20+ new languages, includes Chinese and Korean

Abhay V — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 21:50:01 +0000

Google today announced that an update to Gboard for Android will bring 20+ new languages to the keyboard app. These include, among others, SImplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. Read more...

SwiftKey now lets you customize your keyboard with Photo Themes

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 10:00:01 +0000

SwiftKey has introduced a new feature called Photo Themes, which allows you to customize your keyboard appearance by uploading a photo from your own camera roll and setting it as the background. Read more...

SteelSeries debuts its latest gaming keyboard, the Apex 150

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:00:01 +0000

After a fruitful few months, SteelSeries is back at it again, releasing a new gaming keyboard. The Apex 150 is pegged as a mid-range model, offering great features at a reasonable price. Read more...

SteelSeries Apex M750 keyboard review: Power and poise

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 06:10:02 +0000

SteelSeries enters a relatively crowded market when it comes to mechanical keyboards. The firm's latest, the Apex M750, hopes to deliver something special, offering quality construction and features. Read more...

Google shipped Android Wear 2.0 with characters missing from some on-screen keyboards

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:14:01 +0000

Smartwatch owners have been complaining for months that on-screen keyboards for some languages in Android Wear 2.0 are missing characters - but Google only acknowledged the issue yesterday. Read more...

IBM's Model F mechanical keyboard is being resurrected

Faisal Ahmed — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 02:32:02 +0000

The second coming of IBM's Model F keyboard is upon us. A new project is bringing four new mechanical keyboards featuring the buckling spring switch. The switch debuted with the Model F in 1981. Read more...

Microsoft's new Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID is now available in the US for $129.99

Andy Weir — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:50:01 +0000

Microsoft quietly revealed the Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID last month, and it's now available to buy in the US, priced at $129.99. However, its new Modern Mouse is still 'coming soon'. Read more...

Das Keyboard opens pre-orders for 5Q, first "internet-connected' keyboard

Ben Moore — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 22:04:01 +0000

The 5Q mechanical keyboard features a 104-key keyset and Omron switches, while notifications and other information can be streamed through the programmable RGB-lit keys. Pre-orders start at $229. Read more...

Das Keyboard brings 'Quiet' model to market with MX Red switches

Paul Ferson — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:40:25 +0000

The latest model of the mechanical Das Keyboard has come to market, in the form of the 'Quiet' model. Offering Red switches, it should be the quietest model in the company's overall line-up. Read more...

Rumor: Logitech bought 200 million keyswitches for keyboards

Paul Ferson — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:48:37 +0000

According to unnamed sources, Logitech has bought a huge quantity of mechanical keyboard switches in preparation for 2013. We can only wonder what they've got in store for the future. Read more...

Matias announces world's quietest mechanical keyboard

Paul Ferson — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:24:37 +0000

Matias has announced their latest conquest to be the world's quietest mechanical keyboard. Using internals developed by Matias themselves, the Quiet Pro might be the perfect office accessory. Read more...

Editorial: Moving from QWERTY to QWERTZ on short notice

Paul Ferson — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 18:48:52 +0000

Paul Ferson talks about his experiences with switching from QWERTY, the only keyboard layout he'd ever used, to QWERTZ, in order to properly review the Matias Tactile Pro 3.0 keyboard. Read more...

Logitech unveils K310 washable keyboard, due in August

Paul Ferson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:06:05 +0000

Logitech has unveiled its washable K310 keyboard, scheduled for release during August at a surprisingly low price of $39.99. European buyers will have to hold out for a little longer to buy. Read more...

Some Mango users report touch screen keyboards disappearing

John Callaham — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:06:31 +0000

A growing number of Windows Phone 7 users are reporting that their touch screen keyboards are disappearing sometimes after the release of last month's Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) update. Read more...

Microsoft investigating Chinese sweatshop accusations

Brandon Boyce — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:43:44 +0000

KYE Systems, a factory in China has been accused of being a sweatshop. The National Labor Committee got inside the organization and got pictures and quotes from the staff. "We are like prisoners... We do... Read more...

If Gates is right, how much longer for keyboards & mice?

Tom Warren — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:20:15 +0000

It wasn't exactly Minority Report but Bill Gates' technology demonstration at the company's CEO Summit earlier Wednesday may be remembered years from now as a harbinger of the end for the keyboard and mouse era.... Read more...

Dell to replace wonky keyboards

Steven Parker — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:58:42 +0000

Dell has offered to replace the keyboards on a recent batch of Vostro laptops, which had the keys in the wrong places. The problem was flagged by blogger Jake Gordon who pointed out that his... Read more...

Nintendo Wii Firmware Update Supports USB Keyboards

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:43:09 +0000

Surfing the Internet with your Nintendo Wii game console just got better with firmware update 3.1: among other things, you will now be able to hook up a USB keyboard to the game console. Opera... Read more...

Microsoft Debuts New Keyboards, Mice for Vista and Live!

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:30:32 +0000

Microsoft refreshed its line of keyboards and mice yesterday, introducing a desktop system that includes a keyboard designed for use with Windows Vista and the company's Windows Live online services. The Ultimate Keyboard comes in... Read more...

New iTunes Plugin Causes Illuminated Keyboards to Disco

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:44:18 +0000

MacBook Pro and PowerBook owners can use a new iTunes plug-in which makes the illuminated keyboard on their laptops flash in time to the beat of the music played. The software is called iSpazz, and... Read more...

Microsoft admits natural keyboards unnatural

Wed, 13 Oct 2004 14:26:15 +0000

A man from Microsoft told an audience of 400 system integrators today that despite extensive research that resulted in the Natural Keyboard, it has now realized that actually it's rather an unnatural design. The split... Read more...

Keyboards may spread 'pink-eye'

Sat, 21 Jun 2003 11:15:01 +0000

Researchers who investigated a 2002 outbreak of conjunctivitis, a type of eye infection also called "pink-eye," among students at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire have said the germs may have spread, in part, through shared... Read more...

Microsoft to put Bluetooth into keyboards, mice.

Sun, 16 Jun 2002 10:46:00 +0000

Blue lights, blue teeth, blue rinse. AS THE INQ HEADED OUT of the Bluelight district, we spotted an item in the Bluetooth Daily News - the official organ for the Bluetooth Congress 2002.... Read more...