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Apple

Apple's Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape

The MacBook Pro will be redesigned with touchscreen support, OLED display, Dynamic Island, possible cellular, and new M6 chips for improved performance and efficiency.

fromTechRepublic

New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips

Apple's MacBook Pro is set for a major redesign featuring OLED technology and potential touch input, expected between late 2026 and early 2027.

Mobile UX

Gurman: MacBook Ultra with touchscreen, M6 chip coming this year

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Apple

Apple's touch-screen MacBook Pro to have dynamic island, new interface

Apple

Touchscreen MacBook Pros reiterated to launch later this year

fromTechRepublic

Apple

Apple's Bold MacBook Pro Overhaul Takes Shape

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs

Identifying and managing background processes can optimize PC performance and reduce memory usage.

4 days ago

Huawei Pura X Max will have a stylus that supports AI features

Huawei is launching the Pura X Max on April 20, featuring a stylus and advanced AI capabilities.

Google unleashes a native Gemini app for the Mac

Google has launched a Gemini app for Windows and Macs, enhancing desktop AI assistant capabilities.

Digital life

5 days ago

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.

Software development

4 days ago

Google unleashes a native Gemini app for the Mac

Google has launched a Gemini app for Windows and Macs, enhancing desktop AI assistant capabilities.

Digital life

5 days ago

Google's new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini

Google has launched a new AI-focused app for Windows desktops that enhances search capabilities and integrates with local files and applications.

How to create your own custom Android air gesture

Android air gestures enhance device usability and productivity without direct contact.

Typography

fromTheregister

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.

Roam Research

fromComputerworld

4 days ago

How to create your own custom Android air gesture

Android air gestures enhance device usability and productivity without direct contact.

Typography

fromTheregister

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.

How this laptop sleeve is changing the way people work from anywhere

The Ergo Sleeve is a 4-in-1 ergonomic accessory that improves laptop posture and reduces discomfort for users.

fromTech Times

Productivity

8 Must-Have Laptop Accessories: Powerful Productivity Tools for Laptops to Upgrade Any Work-from-Home Setup

Gadgets

Morphable Shows How a Game Controller Could Adjust to Your Hands - Yanko Design

Wearables

fromUSA TODAY

6 days ago

How this laptop sleeve is changing the way people work from anywhere

The Ergo Sleeve is a 4-in-1 ergonomic accessory that improves laptop posture and reduces discomfort for users.

fromTech Times

Productivity

8 Must-Have Laptop Accessories: Powerful Productivity Tools for Laptops to Upgrade Any Work-from-Home Setup

Gadgets

Morphable Shows How a Game Controller Could Adjust to Your Hands - Yanko Design

Microsoft's new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds

Microsoft is testing a virtual mouse cursor for Xbox mode on Windows handhelds, allowing gamepad control for non-controller-friendly apps.

Artificial intelligence

1 day ago

They Built the 'Cursor for Hardware.' Now, Anthropic Wants In

Creativity in hardware development is being unlocked by new tools and APIs, enabling more makers and developers to innovate.

UX design

VitaLink Just Put a 13-Inch Screen and Keyboard Into One Foldable Slab - Yanko Design

VitaLink combines a full-size keyboard and a large touch display into a foldable device, enhancing mobile productivity without extra accessories.

The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo, priced at $599, offers high build quality and performance, making it a top contender in the laptop market for 2026.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac

Perplexity has launched Personal Computer for Mac, a software that enhances multi-model orchestration for managing tasks and workflows.

Canada news

fromTheregister

1 week ago

Showing the Windows 10 desktop was the yeast they could do

A bakery's use of Windows 10 desktops highlights the contrast between modern technology and traditional baked goods.

Artificial intelligence

2 days ago

Google's AI Mode Now Opens Links In Split View On Desktop

Google's AI Mode now allows users to browse websites in a split view while keeping AI assistance open, enhancing the search experience.

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.

Apple

Apple's Magic Mouse drops to only $68

Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse is on sale for $68 (14% off), a rechargeable multi-touch mouse with USB-C, gesture controls, and limited redesign prospects.

5 days ago

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.

Apple

Apple's Magic Mouse drops to only $68

No 2-in-1 Laptop Is Perfect, but These Are the Best I've Tested

2-in-1 devices combine tablet and laptop functionalities, but often favor one over the other.

6 days ago

Waveshare Built a $149 Handheld That Runs Full Linux Without the Laptop - Yanko Design

Waveshare's PocketTerm35 offers a ready-to-use handheld Linux terminal experience, integrating essential components for usability without assembly hassles.

fromFast Company

Forget touchscreens: These 3 phones are bringing physical keyboards back

Physical smartphone keyboards are making a comeback, with new devices like Unihertz Titan 2 Elite and Clicks Communicator leading the trend.

1 week ago

Logitech's haptics-enhanced MX Master 4 mouse is on sale for under $100

Logitech's MX Master 4 is a top wireless mouse with haptic feedback, currently discounted to $99.99, enhancing multitasking capabilities.

Wearables

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

Long fingernails vs. touchscreens: This nail polish could help

Desai combined ethanolamine and taurine to create a conductive nail polish for touchscreens, though it is not yet ready for commercialization.

#windows-11

Productivity

Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

Productivity

I made the ultimate Windows keyboard shortcut guide (and they'll work for anyone)

Productivity

Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

Productivity

I made the ultimate Windows keyboard shortcut guide (and they'll work for anyone)

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.

CRKD's $30 ATOM+ Is a Pocket Gamepad That Finally Solved Stick Drift - Yanko Design

The TMR, or Tunnel Magnetoresistance, thumbsticks are arguably the ATOM+'s most significant selling point. Unlike traditional analog sticks that use physical contact points that wear down with use, TMR technology relies on magnetic sensors to read input, which means accuracy doesn't degrade over time.

Gadgets

Typography

This Laptop Stays Cool by Asking You to Move Your Own Keyboard - Yanko Design

Inventec's VeilBook concept improves thermal performance in ultra-thin laptops by using a detachable, repositionable keyboard that unobstructs airflow rather than redesigning materials.

3 weeks ago

After trying dozens of mice, here's why this Logitech MX model is my clear favorite

Logitech's MX Master 4 mouse features haptic feedback, an improved sensor, customizable shortcuts, and silent clicks for multiple operating systems.

#ergonomic-keyboards

This 75 percent keyboard splits in two and opens up your entire workspace - Yanko Design

The Jiffy75 is a split keyboard designed for ergonomic comfort without the steep learning curve of specialized layouts.

Gadgets

Tired of Typing? These Are the Best Ergonomic Keyboards I've Found

This 75 percent keyboard splits in two and opens up your entire workspace - Yanko Design

The Jiffy75 is a split keyboard designed for ergonomic comfort without the steep learning curve of specialized layouts.

Gadgets

Tired of Typing? These Are the Best Ergonomic Keyboards I've Found

more#ergonomic-keyboards

fromMakeUseOf

I didn't expect this laptop to beat a dual-monitor setup, but it does

Dual monitor setups enhance productivity for remote work and content creation, with options like the Asus Zenbook Duo providing portability and dual-screen functionality.

Renovation

fromArchitectural Digest

Architects Say Touchscreens Ruined the Smart Home. Now They're Going Back to Buttons

High-end residential design increasingly favors analog controls and hidden technology over visible smart home interfaces, driven by user frustration, reliability concerns, and aesthetic preferences.

Cars

fromBusiness Insider

EVs turned everything into a touchscreen - but physical buttons are making a comeback

Automakers are reintroducing physical buttons and traditional door handles in electric vehicles due to regulatory pressure and customer backlash.

$73 Lenovo Gamepad Turns the Legion Y700 Into a Switch Lite Rival - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Gamepad G9 2026 is a dedicated accessory for the Legion Y700 Gen 5 tablet, featuring an 8-direction D-pad, macro buttons, and wired USB-C connection to eliminate latency.

This Wireless Mouse Splits in Half to Reveal a Hidden Game Controller - Yanko Design

The Phase is a wireless mouse that splits into two independent halves, functioning as a traditional mouse when connected and transforming into a split gamepad when separated.

Two ESR Accessories That Fix the iPad's Most Frustrating Problems - Yanko Design

Third-party accessory makers like ESR design iPad ecosystems more effectively than Apple, offering flexible, affordable solutions that respect the device's hybrid nature.

UX design

This AI Desk Terminal Has a Screen, Knob, and Voice Control - Yanko Design

DECOKEE Quake is a physical desktop terminal with an ultra-wide touchscreen and rotary knob designed to streamline AI access without cluttering workspace with browser tabs and windows.

Google brings Android's desktop mode to Pixel devices

Google introduces desktop mode for Pixel phones and tablets, enabling external monitor connectivity via USB-C for multi-window desktop-like experiences with mouse and keyboard support.

Logitech Finally Made a Keyboard to Pair With Its Top Mouse

Logitech's Alto Keys K98M is a competent wireless mechanical keyboard that finally matches the quality standard of Logitech's MX Master mouse line.

fromPocket-lint

Your iPad can multitask like a Mac - here's how

iPadOS 26's Stage Manager with Windowed Apps enables Mac-like multitasking, allowing iPad users to resize and rearrange multiple windows simultaneously for professional productivity workflows.

fromMedium

Bringing buttons back: rethinking how smart your smartphone should be

Physical button-based interfaces are resurging as an antidote to touchscreen doomscrolling, blending nostalgia and analog design with focused, limited-function devices.

2026 foldables tipped to feature next-gen stylus support

Honor Magic V6 and Oppo Find N6 will support multispectral styli with extra sensors for improved accuracy, pressure sensitivity, hover detection, lower latency, and AI.

Bring The Touch Bar Back... And Maybe Put An Intelligent Siri Or Gemini On It - Yanko Design

Sounds radical, doesn't it? The Touch Bar was such a waste of space on the MacBook Pro when it was first introduced exactly a decade ago in 2016. It shipped with a lot of potential but barely any real-world use, and Apple even considered swapping it out for a slot that housed the Apple Pencil back in 2021. While that feature never really came to pass, something else happened in 2021 that blew everyone's minds - OpenAI's Dall-E.

Apple

Compal turns a laptop palm rest into an always-on E Ink notepad - Yanko Design

Compal's AI Book concept replaces the static laptop palm rest with a touch-enabled E Ink display, transforming unused space into a functional secondary workspace for notes, sketches, and information display.

This Wireless Mouse Clips to Your Laptop Edge So You Never Lose It - Yanko Design

BondClip clips to a laptop edge so the wireless mouse travels with the device, preventing lost accessories and speeding setup.

OLOID ergonomic mouse is designed for hassle-free ambidextrous switching - Yanko Design

As simple as it might sound, getting a wireless mouse design right is not a simple task. The number of variables involved due to hand shapes, finger sizes, and the preferred hand for operating the accessory makes it impossible to design a mouse that suits all.

Gadgets

fromwww.theguardian.com

Logitech MX Master 4 review: the best work mouse you can buy

Logitech's latest productivity power-house updates one of the greatest mice of all time with smoother materials, a repair-friendly design and a haptic motor for phone-like vibrations on your desktop. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. The MX Master 4 is the latest evolution in a line of pioneering mice that dates back more than 20 years

Gadgets

fromFast Company

Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone: Save this keyboard cheat sheet now

Symbol.wtf provides a free, single-page, searchable cheat sheet to copy special characters to the clipboard for quick pasting across any device.

fromEsquire

9 MacBook Accessories That'll Majorly Upgrade Your Setup

Esquire editors curate and test products extensively to recommend trustworthy tech purchases based on years of collective experience and personal spending standards.