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Productivity

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

Wearables

fromUSA TODAY

23 hours 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

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

fromTheregister

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.

Software development

Microsoft starts removing unnecessary Copilot buttons in Windows 11

Tech industry

The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years

Microsoft consistently enhances Windows in response to competitive threats, particularly from Apple.

Games

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

fromTheregister

Notepad loses Copilot icon as Microsoft gives subtlety a try

Microsoft removes the Copilot button from Notepad, replacing it with 'Writing Tools', while retaining AI features under a new option.

Software development

Microsoft starts removing unnecessary Copilot buttons in Windows 11

Tech industry

The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years

Microsoft consistently enhances Windows in response to competitive threats, particularly from Apple.

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.

from24/7 Wall St.

Delays or Not, Apple's Next Innovations Will Be Worth the Wait for Investors

Apple's stock fluctuates due to potential delays in the launch of its first foldable iPhone, amid conflicting reports about its release schedule.

Apple

Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more

Apple launched affordable devices like the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, offering good performance at $599.

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 hours 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.

from24/7 Wall St.

Delays or Not, Apple's Next Innovations Will Be Worth the Wait for Investors

Apple's stock fluctuates due to potential delays in the launch of its first foldable iPhone, amid conflicting reports about its release schedule.

Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more

Apple launched affordable devices like the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, offering good performance at $599.

Apple

Apple's Magic Mouse drops to only $68

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11 hours ago

A Maker Built a $200 Writing-Only Device Because He Couldn't Sleep - Yanko Design

Writerdecks like the Bee Write Back offer distraction-free writing experiences with unique designs and mechanical keyboards.

Ai+ PulseTab arrives with 10.95" LCD and 8,000mAh battery

Ai+ launched the PulseTab tablet with entry-level specs, a 10.95-inch display, and an 8,000mAh battery, priced at INR 9,999.

2 days ago

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.

#macbook-neo

Apple

You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple's spare parts

I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo's price range - there's no contest

The MacBook Neo offers superior build quality and performance at $599, challenging Windows laptops in the same price range.

Tech industry

MacBook Neo proves that Microsoft had the right idea, but the wrong execution

MacBook Neo succeeds where Microsoft's Surface RT failed over a decade ago by combining superior execution, effective branding, and strategic timing to capture an existing consumer demographic.

Apple

PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo

Apple's $600 MacBook Neo enters the budget laptop market with competitive capabilities, forcing PC manufacturers to reconsider their strategy in affordable computing.

Apple

You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple's spare parts

I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo's price range - there's no contest

The MacBook Neo offers superior build quality and performance at $599, challenging Windows laptops in the same price range.

Tech industry

MacBook Neo proves that Microsoft had the right idea, but the wrong execution

MacBook Neo succeeds where Microsoft's Surface RT failed over a decade ago by combining superior execution, effective branding, and strategic timing to capture an existing consumer demographic.

Apple

PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.

TCL's $200 Phone Fixes Eye Strain That $1,000 Flagships Still Ignore - Yanko Design

TCL's NXTPAPER 70 Pro smartphone features eye-care technology and impressive battery life, addressing screen time-related eye fatigue.

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.

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.

#gaming

Keychron Cut a Keyboard in Half and Accidentally Made the Perfect Gaming Peripheral for $60 - Yanko Design

Keychron C0 HE 8K is a one-handed gaming keypad designed for PC gamers, featuring customizable actuation depth and high polling rates.

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

ATOM+ is a compact gaming controller designed for modern gaming with zero-drift thumbsticks and broad platform compatibility.

Keychron Cut a Keyboard in Half and Accidentally Made the Perfect Gaming Peripheral for $60 - Yanko Design

Keychron C0 HE 8K is a one-handed gaming keypad designed for PC gamers, featuring customizable actuation depth and high polling rates.

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

ATOM+ is a compact gaming controller designed for modern gaming with zero-drift thumbsticks and broad platform compatibility.

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.

Wearables

fromArs Technica

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.

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.

6 days ago

Tank Pad Ultra is a rugged tablet that doubles as a short throw projector - Yanko Design

The Tank Pad Ultra enhances rugged tablet features with improved specifications, targeting professionals in challenging environments.

fromAndroid Authority

6 days ago

Deal: This MNN Portable Monitor is looking promising at just under $50

The MNN Portable Monitor is now available for $49.98, making it an affordable option for digital nomads.

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.

1 week ago

Samsung's $400 Tab Keyboard Costs More Than Apple's: Worth It? - Yanko Design

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard enhances productivity with premium build quality and features, addressing past accessory shortcomings.

Razer's first split ergonomic keyboard puts extra keys in reach of your thumbs

Razer's Pro Type Ergo keyboard features a split, curved ergonomic design aimed at enhancing productivity and comfort for users.

#macbook-pro

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

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

more#macbook-pro

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.

#portable-keyboard

This $65 Ergonomic Split Keyboard Folds to Fit Your Jacket Pocket - Yanko Design

The Keychron B11 Pro folds to paperback size while maintaining ergonomic Alice layout design, offering portable typing comfort without compromise.

Gadgets

Stop Carrying Three Devices: This Keyboard Has a 4K Screen Built In - Yanko Design

This $65 Ergonomic Split Keyboard Folds to Fit Your Jacket Pocket - Yanko Design

The Keychron B11 Pro folds to paperback size while maintaining ergonomic Alice layout design, offering portable typing comfort without compromise.

Gadgets

Stop Carrying Three Devices: This Keyboard Has a 4K Screen Built In - Yanko Design

more#portable-keyboard

Apple might launch a new class of 'Ultra' devices in 2026 - including a foldable iPhone

Apple plans to release multiple high-end 'Ultra' products throughout the year, including a foldable iPhone priced around $2,000, next-generation AirPods, and a touch-screen MacBook to serve both budget and premium market segments.

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.

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.

XbooK's $1,999 Triple-Screen Laptop Is One Bag Instead of Three Monitors - Yanko Design

XbooK features three 14-inch touchscreens in a single laptop body, offering a portable multi-screen solution for remote work.

$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.

#ipad-accessories

Apple

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

Gadgets

Satechi's new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad

Gadgets

Magic Keyboard cases for the latest iPad Pro are up to $85 off

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.

Gadgets

Satechi's new folding dock adds USB, audio, and video ports to the iPad

Magic Keyboard cases for the latest iPad Pro are up to $85 off

Woot offers discounted Magic Keyboard cases and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera with significant savings from original retail prices.

more#ipad-accessories

4 weeks ago

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.

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

Keyboard shortcuts have been a staple feature in Windows for decades, but most users only know the basics. At first glance, they don't seem all that useful since you can also do these actions with your mouse, but I challenge you to try them over the course of a workday; I bet you'll notice a boost in productivity.

Productivity

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.

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.

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.

Lenovo ThinkPad vs. Apple MacBook: Which is the better laptop for you?

ThinkPads prioritize function and durability with reliable keyboards and extensive ports, while MacBooks excel at creative tasks with seamless ecosystem integration, making the choice dependent on individual work priorities and preferences.

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.

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

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

Ergonomic keyboards come in three main types: Alice-style angled keyboards, split keyboards with independent halves, and ortholinear keyboards with grid-aligned keys, each offering different comfort and positioning benefits.

We Might Get A Touchscreen M6 MacBook Pro Before GTA 6 - Yanko Design

Apple will ship an M6 MacBook Pro with OLED and touchscreen in late 2026, arriving before Rockstar releases GTA 6.

Lenovo Built a Laptop Whose Keyboard, Screen, and Ports Come Apart - Yanko Design

Lenovo's ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept addresses laptop inflexibility by introducing detachable keyboards, swappable secondary displays, and interchangeable IO port modules that adapt to different work scenarios.

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.

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.

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

Asus ProArt Mouse MD301 Takes Aim at Logitech's Productivity Throne with Swappable Switches - Yanko Design

Asus ProArt Mouse MD301 challenges Logitech MX Master with swappable switches, lighter 99.7g body, SmartShift wheel, six programmable buttons, and an 8,000 DPI sensor.

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.

This DIY kit turned my favorite mechanical keyboard into my favorite electrocapacitive keyboard

Bauer Lite paired with a DynaCap kit offers the best affordable, fully remappable electrocapacitive keyboard experience compatible with MX keycaps.

Wacom's MovinkPad 11 Is a Portable, Affordable Drawing Tablet

The Wacom MovinkPad 11 is a portable Android drawing tablet offering best-in-class pen experience, good battery life, and fewer distractions than an iPad.

fromEsquire