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Asus Republic of Gamers has unveiled the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE magnetic gaming keyboard at CES 2026. The compact keyboard introduces a new magnetic switch platform and is aimed at competitive PC players looking for fast response and adjustable input in a smaller layout.

The new keyboard uses a 75 percent layout that retains dedicated arrow keys and navigation controls while reducing overall desk footprint. This design leaves more room for mouse movement than full-size or tenkeyless keyboards, which remains a common setup choice for competitive play.

Cherry Xtrfy is launching its first magnetic switch keyboards, using tunnel magnetoresistance sensing instead of Hall effect. Magnetic switches are increasingly used in gaming keyboards for their speed, adjustable actuation, and consistent input behavior.

Magnetic switch keyboards work without physical electrical contacts. Instead they detect key presses by measuring changes in a magnetic field as a key moves, which allows actuation points to be tuned and inputs to register earlier in the press.

Cherry has introduced the Cherry XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless, a full-size, low-profile mechanical keyboard that combines a slim design with high-end specs. Available to buy now and priced at $249 on Amazon, the keyboard supports triple connection modes, and can last up to 900 hours on Bluetooth.

The keyboard operates at 4000Hz when connected wirelessly and up to 8000Hz through USB-C, which means it reports keystrokes at a much higher frequency than other keyboards.

Macally has announced the release of its first dual-mode keyboard and mouse set designed for Apple devices. It allows users to switch between wired and wireless connections, offering flexibility across Macs, iPads, and iPhones.

The keyboard can connect over Bluetooth or through USB-A and USB-C. It also works independently in wired mode, giving users an option for a direct connection without relying on Bluetooth.

Adesso has launched two new mechanical keyboards, the EasyTouch 130 and EasyTouch 150, offering ergonomic designs and AI integration for professionals and everyday users alike.

The two models feature quiet mechanical switches and dedicated Microsoft Copilot AI hotkeys on select versions, aiming to improve both comfort and workflow efficiency.

Adesso has launched a mechanical keyboard that combines ergonomic comfort with direct AI access via a built-in hotkey that allows users to access tools like Microsoft CoPilot or similar platforms.

It is designed to help streamline tasks like coding, writing, or content creation. The hotkey connects users to AI-powered suggestions and completions instantly, without needing to launch separate software.

Let’s be honest, folks -- most inexpensive keyboards aren’t worth the hassle. But every now and then, one pops up that actually makes you do a double take. That’s exactly what we’ve got here with the Newmen GM611. It’s a compact USB-C mechanical keyboard with a 60 percent layout, red switches, and rainbow LED lighting. And yes, it looks a lot more expensive than it is.

This thing isn’t just small for the sake of being small. The 60 percent layout trims the fat while keeping the essentials. It’s a great choice if you’re tight on space or just want a cleaner, simpler desk. But don’t think it’s lacking in features.

Earlier this week we reported on a technique that could determine a password by listening to keystrokes. Just in case you weren't worried enough by that, today we learn of the risk of passwords being compromised by 'thermal attacks'.

These use heat-sensitive cameras to read the traces of fingerprints left on surfaces like smartphone screens, computer keyboards and PIN pads. Hackers can then use the relative intensity of heat traces across recently-touched surfaces to reconstruct users' passwords.

Researchers at British universities have demonstrated a technique that allows an AI model to work out what you’re typing simply by listening to the keystrokes.

Known as an acoustic side channel attack (ASCA) it involves recording the sound of a keyboard, either by using a nearby smartphone or via a remote conferencing session such as Zoom. Researchers used a standard iPhone 13 to record the sound of the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop keyboard at standard 44.1kHz quality.

When you're creating a new password in a hurry it's tempting to choose keys that are adjacent to each other on the keyboard. In security circles this is known as a 'walk pattern'.

Of course this is horribly insecure but it's also worryingly common. New research from Specops has analyzed an 800 million password subset of its larger Breached Password Protection database to find the top keyboard walk patterns in compromised password data.

Jut yesterday, we told you the Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT wireless mouse is now available in a new red color. Adding new colors and patterns to existing products is something Logitech does often. Consumers seem to appreciate this, as it allows them to customize their desk space.

Today, Logitech takes the same approach with both the K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard and Pebble M350 Wireless Mouse. These are existing products from the company, but as of today, they are available in three new beautiful colors -- Blueberry, Lavender Lemonade, and Sand. All three are pretty, but I think Lavender Lemonade is my favorite of the bunch.

Everyone's tastes are different, so when it comes to keyboards, it is impossible to call any of them the "best." With that said, today, the Das Keyboard 6 Professional gets officially released, and for some consumers, it could prove to be the best keyboard... for them.

What makes the Das Keyboard 6 Professional so appealing? Well, besides the company's legendary quality, this mechanical keyboard seems to check so many important boxes. Not only does it connect to your PC via USB-C, but it has a 2-port USB-C hub on the rear. It features beautiful white backlighting for the keys, and you can choose between Cherry MX blue and brown switches. It even has a huge volume knob and convenient media keys. Plus, if you like number pads, it has that too.

Mechanical keyboards are rather wonderful, but they are typically very tall and chunky too. The keys are often quite high, leading to wrist and/or finger fatigue for some users. While I love the feedback and accuracy of some mechanical keyboards, I often appreciate slim offerings such as Apple's Magic Keyboard.

What if a keyboard could offer the best of both worlds, however? Could a keyboard use premium mechanical keyswitches while also being super slim? Apparently, yes. You see, the all-new CORSAIR K100 AIR is a mechanical keyboard that is shockingly thin.

While Apple's Magic Keyboards are actually quite good (unlike its terrible Magic Mouse), there is one unfortunate fact -- the company simply doesn't make a mechanical keyboard. And so, if you want such a keyboard for your Mac, you will have to depend on a third-party company. The problem there, however, is there are so many keyboard makers these days, it can be hard to know which are actually good. Sadly, there are many that are terrible.

Well, folks, Das Keyboard has a new Apple-focused USB-C keyboard called "MacTigr," and if you aren't aware, that company is one of the most respected keyboard manufacturers out there. Seriously, you can never go wrong with a Das Keyboard product. Not only is MacTigr built like tank, the wired keyboard is loaded with many excellent features.

I absolutely hate keyboards with number pads. Why? Because I do not use the number pad -- I use the numbers on the top row of the keyboard. And so, having a number pad on my keyboard is simply wasteful. It causes the keyboard to be wider than necessary, taking up extra space on my desk. This is why I prefer tenkeyless keyboards.

Understandably, some people do prefer having a number pad. Wouldn't it be cool if number pads were simply always offered as a separate accessory? While dedicated number pads have been around for years, a new such gaming-focused product from Glorious might be the coolest ever. Called "GMMK Numpad," this macro pad connects via Bluetooth, but it can charge and connect using USB-C too. The mechanical pad even features a knob and slider. Best of all, it can be extensively configured by the user.