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Logitech’s wired gaming keyboard G512 X combines analog Hall‑effect and traditional mechanical switches in one board, offering 39 compatible switch options, dual actuation points for precise in-game inputs, back‑of‑keyboard storage for extra switches, and rapid‑trigger features; it comes in 75‑ and 98‑key sizes and launches May 2 for $179.99 and $199.99 (preorder now).
Turtle Beach expands its Command Series with touchscreen-enabled keyboards (KB7 TKL with a 4.3-inch display and KB5 with a 2.4-inch display) and three touchscreen-enabled mice (MC7, MC5, MC3), adding OBS/Streamlabs controls, macros, profile switching and system stats. The KB7 uses Hall-effect switches with rapid trigger, the KB5 uses Titan low-profile mechanical switches and supports a KP7 numeric keypad via modular rails; the MC7, MC5 and MC3 bring touchscreen functionality to the mouse lineup, broadening Turtle Beach’s gaming accessory range.
You can upgrade your phone’s typing experience by swapping the built‑in Android and iOS keyboards for third‑party ones. Install a keyboard from the Play Store or App Store, optionally set it as default, and use Settings to switch between keyboards (globe icon on iOS or Android). Popular options include Gboard, SwiftKey (with Copilot AI), Typewise, Grammarly, and privacy‑focus options like Futo Keyboard or Mister Keyboard. The article also warns to review permissions and privacy policies because keyboards can see what you type, so choose developers with solid histories and clear privacy practices.
Apple's MacBook Neo allows keyboard replacement without replacing the entire Top Case, making repairs cheaper and less wasteful; separate keyboard and Top Case parts will be sold, with pricing and availability to be announced, and European models now display symbols on keys instead of text.
Ars Technica reports that Apple’s MacBook Neo uses a more modular internal design, including a separately replaceable keyboard and easier-to-access battery, making repairs cheaper and simpler than on previous MacBooks and helping the sub-$1,000 Neo compete with midrange Windows laptops and Chromebooks.
Apple’s latest MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Neo now label the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keys with glyphs on US English keyboards, aligning with European layouts and extending to regions where US English is the default; the change accompanies the upcoming launch this week.
WIRED’s review lauds the HHKB Professional Classic Type-S for its refined Topre switches, integrated plate, and a coding-focused layout that prioritizes efficiency and durability, making it a standout for enthusiasts—yet its high price, proprietary parts, and slower response mean it isn’t suited for gamers or casual typists.
At CES 2026, vendors teased phones that break the standard design: Clicks’ Communicator adds a full keyboard and interchangeable backs as a potential daily companion; Ikko’s MindOne Pro packs a square 4-inch Android phone with a rotating 50‑MP camera and an optional Ikko OS; Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch tablet with DeX standalone mode and multi‑window versatility, hinting at a future where phones double as compact computers.
The Clicks Communicator is a new Android-based secondary phone designed for focused messaging with a physical keyboard, headphone jack, and minimalist features, aiming to provide a distraction-free communication experience. It combines nostalgic design elements reminiscent of BlackBerry with modern hardware and software, targeting users who want a dedicated device for typing and voice-to-text without the distractions of a typical smartphone. Priced at $499, it is set to launch later this year, with preorders available.
HP is developing the Eliteboard G1a, a keyboard with an integrated Windows PC, including CPU, storage, and speakers, designed for business use and portability, set to be available in March.
HP announced the Eliteboard G1a at CES 2026, a compact keyboard that houses an entire mini desktop computer with AMD Ryzen AI processors, RAM, storage, and ports, allowing users to connect it to monitors and use it as a full PC in a keyboard form factor, expected to launch in March with customizable options.
Click's launch of a new Communicator phone featuring a keyboard and signal lights marks BlackBerry's return to the mobile device market, emphasizing its focus on communication features.
Clicks is unveiling its first smartphone, the Clicks Communicator, designed as a secondary device focused on communication with modern features like a tactile keyboard, Android 16, and a 50MP camera, alongside a new Power Keyboard for standard smartphones, both set to launch in early 2026.
Clicks has introduced the Power Keyboard, a magnetic power bank with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that can charge phones via MagSafe or Qi2 wireless charging and connect to devices over Bluetooth, offering a versatile accessory for multitasking and portable use, available this spring for $109 with preorders starting at $79.23.
Perry Bamonte, a key member of The Cure who played guitar, keyboard, and bass, has died at age 65 after a short illness, leaving a significant legacy in the band's history and influence.