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This radical new keyboard doubles as a touchscreen and a monitor
The DS Pixel Keyboard is a new keyboard on Kickstarter that doubles as both a touchscreen and a monitor. The Verge writes that the creators of the DS Pixel Keyboard also claim to have found a solution to make typing on a touchscreen more satisfying: The DS Pixel has a removable frame with an electrostatic capacitive keycap that will act as physical keys if placed on top of the touchscreen. The keyboard otherwise consists of a 60Hz touchscreen with an image resolution of 3840 x 1100 pixels. The DS Pixel Keyboard also has an HDMI input, which means it can be used as a completely separate monitor. The 20,000mAh battery should last for 12 hours of use and should be fully charged in three hours. The keyboard also has a pair of built-in stereo speakers. With a month to go, the Kickstarter campaign for the DS Pixel Keyboard has already reached its funding goal more than ten times over. The plan is for the keyboard to start shipping in February 2025, with a starting price of $349 for a keyboard with a reading frequency of 1000Hz. There is also a variant for gamers for $419 with a readout frequency of 8,000Hz.

Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence
More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

What being coached by Murray could do for Djokovic
BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller assesses what Novak Djokovic's shock appointment of Andy Murray as coach could mean for both men.

Your pictures on the theme of 'autumn walks'
Photographs on the theme of 'autumn walks' sent in by our readers.

South Korean man dodged draft by binge eating
The 26-year-old man began deliberately gaining weight before a physical examination, a judge ruled.

Assisted dying bill about right to choose - minister
Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

Smylie claims Australian PGA Championship title
Elvis Smylie completes victory in the 2024 Australian PGA Championship, defeating a field headlined by Cameron Smith.

Adele doesn't know when she'll perform again after tearful Vegas goodbye
The British star has said she is ready for a "big break" from music following her US residency.

Lauren Laverne given 'all clear' following cancer diagnosis
The BBC presenter, who revealed her diagnosis in August, said she would be returning to work on Tuesday.

Fresh Storm Bert wind warning comes into force
A yellow wind warning comes into effect across Northern Ireland until 18:00 GMT on Sunday.

MPs back calls for pub bombings inquiry
Sarah Edwards and Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst both say the victims and their families deserve "closure".

Late Bumrah wickets after Jaiswal & Kohli centuries put India on top
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli hit imperious centuries before Jasprit Bumrah takes two late wickets as India end day three of the first Test against Australia in a dominant position.

'I'm the UK's number one Trump impersonator'
Donald Trump impressionist Mike Osman is inspired to keep performing after the US election.

Burning old TVs to survive: The toxic trade in electrical waste
People around the world are extracting valuable materials from e-waste despite huge health risks.

'I can't say what my face will do in two hours'
Amy Green, who has Bell's palsy, says seeing Tulisa on TV helps raise awareness of the condition.

Verstappen wins title as Russell triumphs in Vegas
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship as George Russell takes race victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

‘This selection is a very bad one’: Taylor asks why Blues picked Zampa
Test great Mark Taylor believes the selection of Adam Zampa for a Sheffield Shield match sends the wrong message as the spinner pushes for a Test debut in Sri Lanka.