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Bill Gates: iPad users frustrated over lack of keyboard

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates thinks that a majority of iPad users are frustrated with the tablet over the lack of a physical keyboard, as well as the inability to access Microsoft Office to create documents. He then points to the Microsoft Surface as a proper tablet of sorts, with a desktop-like operating system and access to a physical keyboard. Read The Full Story

Swype confirms talks with Apple over keyboard tech

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

The popular keyboard that lets you use swipe gestures to type out notes and messages, known as Swype, has been invading Android for quite some time, and the feature is included in the latest Android Jelly Bean version, but it seems that the company behind the popular keyboard tech talked business with Apple recently about the possibility of including Swype. Read The Full Story

World of SwiftKey statistics reveal odd trends galore

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at SwiftKey have revealed their newest worldwide trends chat, this time calling it "World of SwiftKey". This chart shows a collection of top notches in the countries that've beaten the rest for one reason or another inside the Android keyboard app - the most popular downloaded 3rd party keyboard app in the world, mind you. It all begins with the USA holding the record for Most SwiftKey Users - we won! Read The Full Story

Corsair announces Vengeance K70 gaming keyboard with customizable backlighting

, Mar 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Yes, Corsair is making keyboards now, and they have been for a little while. Their latest creation is called the Vengeance K70, and they just announced it to along with the previously-announced Vengeance headsets. Essentially it's a fully-mechanical keyboard that comes with customizable backlighting, which in this case means that you can control the lighting for each key independently. Read The Full Story

TouchPal keyboard for Windows 8 now available in the Windows Store

, Mar 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Last week, we talked about a new keyboard for Windows 8 called TouchPal. It's been available for Android and iOS devices for some time now, but the company behind the keyboard just recently made it available for Windows 8 touch devices. While, the app was only available on the developer's website, users can now grab it for free in the Windows Store. Read The Full Story

Belkin introduces FastFit keyboard case for iPad mini, will cost you $79

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

The iPad mini keyboard cases are rolling in. We already saw Logitech's offering yesterday, and now Belkin is trying one-up them by releasing their own variant. The company says their new FastFit keyboard case for the iPad mini is the “lightest and thinnest” product of its kind, and it sure looks that way. Read The Full Story

ROCCAT launches Isku FX gaming keyboard

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

For the PC gamer, there are a huge number of gaming keyboards available. A lot of these keyboards come decked out in LED lights so you can see what you're seeing while you're presumably playing in your darkened man cave, but the folks at ROCCAT have decided to take keyboard backlighting to the next level. Say hello to the new Isku FX gaming keyboard, a board that looks familiar at first but holds a really exciting feature beneath its keys. Read The Full Story

Microsoft unveils Sculpt Comfort Keyboard for Windows 8

, Sep 19th 2012 Discuss [0]

Back in July, Microsoft unveiled a number of new keyboards for use with both Windows 8/RT tablets and Windows 8 desktops, but it looks like the company wasn't quite finished revealing new peripherals. Today Microsoft announced the Sculpt Comfort keyboard, big brother to the Sculpt Mobile keyboard. The two do look quite similar, but there are few key differences between them that are worth pointing out. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Hardware brings on Sculpt and Wedge mobile keyboards for tablets

, Jul 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you have issues typing on a tablet's touchscreen, then Microsoft has a pair of new keyboards aimed directly at you. The company revealed the Sculpt and Wedge mobile keyboards today, two new travel-friendly keyboards meant to make typing on the go a smoother experience. Both keyboards have a lot in common, but there a few key differences between both that consumers will want to pay attention to. Read The Full Story

Microsoft readying Wedge keyboard with new Window 8 logo

, Jul 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Microsoft may be preparing a massive software launch for Windows 8 later this year, but it looks like the company is also readying some new accessories to go along with the update. A new keyboard made by Microsoft has been spotted by Czech site WinMAG that seems to be designed for portable use with mobile devices like tablets. On top of that, the keyboard will feature the new Windows logo. Read The Full Story

Art Lebedev’s Optimus Popularis and Mini Six keyboards ready for pre-order

, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [1]

We haven't heard much from Art Lebedev's design studio since, well, the update on the Optimus Polaris last summer. But the Russia design company know for its innovative usage of LCDs on high-end keyboards has announced today that they're taking pre-orders for both its Optimus Popularis and Optimus mini six keyboards, the former priced at 31,500P, or approximately $1086 USD, and the latter at 10,900P, or around $376 USD. That's the hefty price you pay for a sleek Art Levedev piece, indeed. Read The Full Story

Logitech offers themed peripherals for PC Call of Duty gamers

, Oct 19th 2011 Discuss [0]

Logitech has announced the availability of two custom themed peripherals for PC gamers that are fans of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 game that will be launching soon. The first of the peripherals is a version of the G9x gaming mouse and the other is a custom version of the G105 gaming keyboard. Both of the peripherals have special COD graphics on them. Read The Full Story
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