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AI-assisted keyboard streamlines workflow for IT professionals and content creators

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If you ever wondered what the next big leap in technology could be, it surely is artificial intelligence. Set to take the world we live in by storm in the coming decade, the future is exciting as we all witness the metamorphosis in our daily routine thanks to this promising evolution.

As a coder or content creator, if you always wanted AI to be by your side to streamline processes, now is a good time to be alive. So, why not a mechanical keyboard that employs AI to your advantage to stay ahead of the curve?

Designer: Junha Kahm

While most of us prefer the Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard, Corsair K70 RGB Pro, 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard or Keychron Q Series – the Sparrow AI keyboard wants to dethrone them all with functionality so unique, that you’ll want to grab it right away. As the name suggests, the keyboard is tailored for productive workflow out of the box with its advanced AI-assisted features.

The smart keyboard has a semi-transparent display on the front that constantly keeps giving useful inputs and insight about the things you are typing on it. For example, if you are a coder and typing down lines of code and by mistake inputting a wrong code, Sparrow is mindful enough to suggest a rectification. The same is true for content creators who can benefit from the keyboard’s constant learning ability to weed any errors out of the workflow.

If you want to interact with the peripheral, there’s a switch button on the left that allows you to have a conversation right on the keyboard interface rather than going to your preferred AI program for help. When you want to use the traditional keyboard function and turn off any AI assists, it is as simple as toggling off the switch button.

This idea of an AI-assisted keyboard has every reason to make it past the concept and prototype stage. What do you think?

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The MelGeek Pixel, A LEGO-Compatible Computer Keyboard

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The MelGeek Pixel, at least according to the company that makes it, is the world’s first LEGO-compatible keyboard. And I’m inclined to believe them. Mainly because who would have thought to make a LEGO-compatible keyboard? I don’t want painful stud imprints on my hands and arms all day; I’m trying to type here.

The $199 keyboard (early-bird special, retail $269) features a fully customizable front and back with hot-swappable keys, RGB Lights, and both wired and wireless modes. Get creative with your building! Build so much stuff on your keyboard that you can’t even type anymore, then blame it for your low work productivity. That’s what I plan to do. Yes, I know I didn’t meet my deadline, but there was a LEGO spaceship in the way.

Just what I need on my desk, another distraction to keep me from getting my work done. Not that my work was going to get done anyways because of all the other distractions, but still, here’s another one. I only wish they made a LEGO-compatible mouse and monitor too.

[via Gizmodo]

This Logitech-inspired mouse comes with a side scrolling wheel we’d definitely want to try

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A mouse that you think is already impressive is in your hand! But look back down and see, is it actually impressive: does it feel comfortable, is it lightweight, and does it make the work as convenient and effortless as you’d want? If the answer to all or any of these is not in the affirmative, then spare a thought for Dial.

Inspired by the MX mouse lineup from Logitech, this is a significant design especially if you do graphic design or video editing work, but don’t count out the convenience it would add to your scrolls through the worksheet or multiple lines of code. Now, if the mouse in the hand suddenly feels clumps and cumbersome, Logitech may have you covered. For the design-conscious, however, Dial is the way ahead in its space – with ergonomics, comfort and utility to its credit.

Designer: Ashwin Suresh

Logitech took everything amazing about its interesting genre of wireless mice and stuffed it into a better, more convincing and straight-up impressive package to create the MX mouse. Designer Ashwin Suresh has taken the amazing aspects of MX and transformed it into a much sleeker, more attractive, and of course a re-engineered form factor with a scroll wheel at the back. It is an advanced and precise mouse designed with creatives and an editor in mind. The silhouette is perfectly crafted to fit in the palm of the hand, and help individuals make and create with this ideally crafted mouse having a new thumbwheel.

Staying in line with its idol’s story, the Dial has a reinvented wheel on the back that you can run the thumb over to scroll horizontally. Additionally, the usually scrolling and clicking is top-notch in the Dial. It’s idealized to be quick enough to scroll hundreds of lines in a second and also precise enough to stop at each pixel. The machined steel wheel is easy to use and utterly silent to operate. It can be fine-tuned to be used as a dial with two fingers or the thumb can be used without having to take the palm off the mouse.

Hopefully, like its inspiration, the Dial will be completely customizable for use with every app you use such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Chrome and many more. If you’re torn about the Dial’s utility, it’s easy to say, if this mouse was to see the light of day, none of the other utility mice will stand a chance to match its immaculate design and convenience in use.

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You can “Air Type” on this tactile keyboard with inflated key caps

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Ah! Look at that keyboard! When the world is transitioning toward a smart future where a mechanical keyboard with a built-in LED screen will rule the roost, a designer dares to give us a cushioning of air bubbles to type on. When I think of laying my finger on this keyboard, I’m hopeful it’ll start popping up like bubble wrap and that would be overly satisfying.

Anyway, that’s nothing like what the Air Type – yes, that’s what it is called – intends to achieve. The tactile keyboard comes with inflated, bouncy keycaps that should be a satisfying experience, not for popping, but to type for long hours. Suddenly the keys on my Dell laptop are hurting my fingertips. I don’t have the leisure to order the Air Type in and continue this article, but hopefully Running Guy Studio will pull off the design to fruition in my lifetime.

Designer: Running Guy Studio

This is not the studio’s first attempt at toiling with an inflated design. They’ve tried to inflate a PlayStation controller and near perfected an Air Case for smartphones. The airtight, inflatable lining for smartphones can protect the device during falls and is super tactile and pleasing to work with. After improving and optimizing that inflatable phone case to produce a couple of worthy copies; Running Guy has found the keyboard as the third best option to try the inflation technique.

From the renders of it, the keyboard looks intriguing to type on with each individual inflatable key. The concern of bubbles popping up with each menacing thud on the keys, still looms in my mind. But hopefully, issues with usability, quality, and reliability have been addressed and we shouldn’t bother; instead, we should see this as a stepping stone for the future where like our jackets and tents, electronics will also be inflatable!

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Razer’s first Xbox Series X/S controller promises ‘superior ergonomics’

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If the regular Xbox Controller isn't quite your cup of tea, perhaps Razer's latest offering is what you've been waiting for. Just a couple of weeks after unveiling its latest Xbox headsets, the company revealed the first controller it has designed fo...

Razer updates its BlackShark headset with THX spatial audio

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Razer first released its BlackShark gaming headset all the way back in 2012 and now it has two new models: the BlackShark V2 and the entry-level BlackShark V2 X. Both headsets are available starting today. Razer The $59.99 BlackShark V2 X includes R...

Amazon discounts the Xbox One controller to its lowest price in months

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If you’ve had an Xbox One for a while, you might have put your controller through its paces by this point. If that’s the case, or you’re in the market for a new controller for another reason, you might be interested to learn it’s on sale on Amazon, d...

PlayStation’s new Back Button accessory is a wasted opportunity

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Sony's DualShock is a good controller. Its Emmy award-winning design has hardly changed over the last couple of decades. It had a run of minor refinements until the DualShock 4 added a touchpanel, some fancy lights and a grippier texture. But things...

8BitDo’s latest Switch controller ditches thumbsticks for dual D-pads

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The latest controller from 8BitDo might pique your interest if you play a lot of 2D games on Nintendo Switch. The Lite for Switch peripheral has a striking look thanks to its dual D-pads. According to 8BitDo, it has full functionality for Switch with...