Framework Wants Its Wireless TouchPad Keyboard to Be a Better Keyboard for Your Living Room
Framework is launching a standalone Wireless TouchPad Keyboard that merges a compact Bluetooth keyboard with a right‑hand trackpad, targeting couch‑oriented desktop setups. The device features 1.5 mm key travel, a 68.8 × 85.6 mm Windows‑Precision trackpad, and can connect via Bluetooth or a USB‑A dongle to up to four devices. It runs open‑source ZMK firmware on a Nordic nRF54L20 SoC, and the control board’s schematics are available on GitHub for custom builds. Pricing and exact release date are still pending, but the product is slated for later this year.
PixelMob Is a Portable SSD That’s Basically a Palm-Sized PC with a Touchscreen Display, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi and LAN
PixelMob is a palm‑sized portable SSD that doubles as a mini PC, featuring a 7‑inch 1080p OLED touchscreen, Rockchip RK3588 processor, 12 GB RAM and multiple storage slots. It offers Thunderbolt 4, USB‑C/A, Wi‑Fi 6, 2.5 GbE, and an 11,600 mAh battery, positioning itself as...
Now You Can Run Steam Games in Linux on some Handhelds that Ship with Android
Valve released Proton 11 beta 1, merging its Proton compatibility layer with the FEX emulator to run x86 Windows games on ARM‑based Linux devices. The open‑source ROCKNIX OS has added native Steam support for Android handhelds that use Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, allowing users...
VitaLink Keyboard Has a 13 Inch 4K Touchscreen Display, Speakers, and RGB Backlit Keys (Crowdfunding)
The VitaLink keyboard, a Kickstarter‑backed hybrid device, combines a 13‑inch 4K touchscreen, RGB‑backlit keys, and front‑facing stereo speakers. Priced from $279, it ships in September 2026 and connects to Windows, macOS, or Linux PCs via two USB‑C ports. Weighing 1.2 kg,...
Lilbits: Next-Gen Surface Pro & Laptop, Google’s Next Pixel Laptop, and Goodbye Kindle for PC (Kind Of)
Microsoft is gearing up to release new Surface Pro tablets and Surface Laptop models powered by the latest Intel and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, with select laptops featuring OLED displays. Pricing is expected to stay premium as RAM and storage costs...
Handheld Game Console Maker AYN Responds to RAMageddon with Price Hike, Storage Downgrade
Handheld maker AYN announced a two‑pronged response to soaring RAM and storage costs. The premium AYN Thor configuration, previously $449, now costs $549, while a new 16 GB/512 GB Thor model is priced at $469. Simultaneously, all Odin 3 units and every Thor...
Bee Write Back Is a DIY Distraction-Free Writing Machine with OLED Display and Mechanical Keyboard
The Bee Write Back is a DIY writer’s deck that merges a 5.5‑inch AMOLED display with a compact mechanical keyboard, all powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. The open‑source project, detailed on GitHub, can be assembled for roughly $200 in components, not...
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Spec Bump Brings Intel Panther Lake and AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Options
Lenovo has announced the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 thin‑and‑light laptop for the Japanese market, with shipments slated for mid‑May. The new model offers two processor families: Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” and AMD’s Ryzen AI PRO 400 “Gorgon Point”. Weighing under 2.1 pounds, it...
Moto G Stylus (2026) Includes an Active Pen with Tilt Detection and Pressure Sensitivity
Motorola has launched the 2026 Moto G Stylus, the first in the line to feature an active pen with pressure sensitivity and tilt detection. The handset starts at $499, roughly $100 more than the previous model, moving the device from a budget...
Amazon Is Ending Support for Kindle Devices From 2012 and Earlier
Amazon announced that, as of May 20, 2026, Kindle e‑readers released in 2012 or earlier will lose all Amazon‑side support. Existing books will remain readable, but users can no longer purchase, borrow, or download new titles from the Kindle Store. The move...
Moto Returns to the Tablet Space with the Mid-Range Moto Pad (2026)
Motorola re‑enters the U.S. tablet market with the mid‑range Moto Pad (2026), an 11‑inch Android device priced at $250 and sold through T‑Mobile and Metro. The tablet features a 2500 × 1600 LCD panel at 90 Hz, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB...
More Details on Lenovo’s Yoga Mini I Hockey Puck-Shaped Mini PC with Intel Panther Lake
Lenovo’s Yoga Mini i is a compact, round mini PC that looks like a silver hockey puck, debuting with Intel’s 13th‑gen Panther Lake processors. It ships in two configurations: an entry‑level Core Ultra 5 325 with 16 GB RAM, and a higher‑end Core...
Gigabyte BRIX Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 400 “Gorgon Point” Coming Soon
Gigabyte announced the upcoming BRIX GB‑BRR7‑450 mini PC, powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 “Gorgon Point” processor. The compact device measures 119 × 113 × 34 mm and supports up to 96 GB of DDR5‑5600 memory, dual M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0), and a range of...
Meadow Is a Distraction-Light Phone with a 3 Inch Screen and Just a Few Apps
Meadow has launched a $449 ultra‑compact 3‑inch smartphone marketed as a distraction‑free secondary device. It ships with 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, a single 13 MP ultrawide camera, and a curated set of apps but no app store or social media. The...
PineTime Pro Is an Open Source Smartwatch with an OLED Display and GPS
Pine64, known for low‑cost open‑source hardware, announced the PineTime Pro smartwatch, adding an AMOLED display, GPS, blood‑oxygen sensor and a digital crown. The company has paused production of several other devices amid a global RAM shortage, but the new watch aims...