Mechanical keyboard switches: Here’s everything you need to know
Mechanical keyboard switches are all a little different, changing how your keyboard feels, sounds, and behaves. Here's what you need to know before choosing......»»
The 2024 Nissan Z Nismo is sharper and quicker, but it comes at a cost
The revamp hones the Z's reflexes and ups the visual drama, but with caveats. Enlarge / The Nismo version of the Nissan Z has a raft of mechanical changes, but the first thing you notice is a less-objectionable front fascia. (cre.....»»
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis......»»
NuPhy Air75 V2 keyboard review: Expanding wireless freedom while lessening latency
The NuPhy Air75 V2 has significant internal and external upgrades compared to its predecessor, but these may go unnoticed unless you're a gamer or typist.NuPhy Air75 (V2)Here at AppleInsider, we are no stranger to reviewing NuPhy keyboards. We've bee.....»»
Crumpled sheets reveal a mechanism for glassy relaxations
We often crumple a scrap piece of paper into a ball before throwing it. This mundane action, however, creates a unique complex system with surprising mechanical properties. Take a thin plastic sheet such as cellophane and try it yourself. While a reg.....»»
Daily deals Nov. 8: $69 AirPods, $949 M2 MacBook Air, $78.99 HomePod mini, more
Today's top deals include $69 AirPods at 3pm ET (or 12pm ET for Walmart Plus members), 30% off a Keychron K8 Pro keyboard, an iPhone leather wallet with MagSafe for $28, $220 off a Lenovo Ideapad Touch laptop, and more.Save $150 on an M2 MacBook AirT.....»»
How to fix Touch ID problems on the Mac
Not all versions of the Mac include a Touch ID keyboard, but it is always an option, it is always worth it — and there is always a chance of problems. Here's how to fix what could go wrong.You will get so used to unlocking the Mac with your finger.....»»
Monokei Standard Keyboard review: Colorful and capable
The Monokei Standard is a fun yet minimal TKL mechanical keyboard for users who seek a customizable typing experience without sacrificing portability.Many keyboards boast their performance in gaming or come in muted blacks and reds. As the population.....»»
Surface Pro 9 is over $500 off in early Black Friday deal
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with a keyboard cover, which allows it to switch from tablet to laptop, is on sale from Best Buy for $1,000 after a $540 discount......»»
Paleobionics: A 450 million-year-old organism finds new life in softbotics
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with paleontologists from Spain and Poland, have used fossil evidence to engineer a soft robotic replica of pleurocystitid, a marine organism that.....»»
The best gaming keyboard you can buy just had its price slashed
The Logitech G915 gaming keyboard is a fantastic keyboard for gamers and avid typists alike. It's on sale now at Amazon at a huge discount......»»
How to type special characters on your Mac
Unlock the full potential of your Mac keyboard by mastering the use of special characters. Here are three easy methods to access myriad symbols in nearly every application.Naturally, not every character is available on the keyboard, but macOS has way.....»»
BenQ LaptopBar review -- appealing lightbar for MacBook Pro
BenQ's new LaptopBar is an overhead light that attaches to a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air to help focus your concentration, and reveal how dirty your keyboard has become.Such a slim lamp is bright and oddly comfortingThere is presumably a stronger argu.....»»
Perfect Dark finally gets the full-featured PC port it deserves
Decompilation project adds mouse-and-keyboard controls, upscaled graphics and more. It's hard to go back to the N64 original after seeing the smooth visual and control improvement of this PC port. For decades now, PC players who wan.....»»
Apple’s Mac accessories still only available with Lightning chargers
While many of us were hoping for Apple to unveil new versions of its Mac accessories with USB-C ports, that’s not the case. Following today’s “Scary fast” event, Apple still only sells the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard with.....»»
Keychron Q5 Pro Knob Version review: Heavy-duty keyboard convenience
The Keychron Q5 Pro Knob Version offers a high-quality customizable keyboard experience, albeit at a higher price point.Keyboard enthusiasts love customizability and making their own choices to design a unique typing experience. On the other hand, th.....»»
New research finds stress and strain changes metal electronic structure
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that the electronic structure of metals can strongly affect their mechanical properties......»»
Measuring mechanical stresses and strains in graphene-based supercapacitor electrodes
Texas A&M University researchers have discovered that when charging a supercapacitor, it stores energy and responds by stretching and expanding. This finding can be used to design new materials for flexible electronics or other devices that must be b.....»»
Why owning the best PC hardware didn’t make me a better gamer
It turns out that even with one of the fastest gaming PCs ever made, a fast mouse, a faster keyboard, and anti-lag technology, I'm still terrible at shooters......»»
Apple Watch Ultra now $140 off, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro hits $250, ZAGG 30% off sale, more
If you’ve been waiting for true clearance pricing on the original Apple Watch Ultra, just the discount has arrived today. It now drops by $140 down to $659 and comes joined by Apple’s Magic Keyboard for 11-inch M2 iPad Pro hitting $250. Plus, ZAG.....»»
Study demonstrates on-demand locomotion of physical intelligence–encoded electronics
Beyond flexible electronics, which can be deformed into 3D curvilinear shapes through passive mechanical strain, shape-reconfigurable electronics hold significant promise as the next generation of electronic devices......»»