Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH), a leading gaming accessories brand, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 and provided full year 2026 guidance for net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.

"Our team operated with strong discipline in 2025, executing our strategic initiatives to sharpen our competitive edge," said Cris Keirn, Chief Executive Officer of Turtle Beach Corporation. "Although our fourth quarter and full-year results were below guidance due primarily to softness in North American gaming accessories markets and a lighter holiday sell-through environment, we took steps to manage costs, protect our brand position, and prepare the Company for renewed growth."

Gaming has largely been split into two camps: mouse-and-keyboard gamers and controller gamers, and while devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and the new Joy-Cons on the Nintendo Switch 2 blur those lines, the Phase project, recently shown off by a new startup called Pixelpaw Labs, is attempting to blur those lines even further. The Phase is a split game controller that combines using magnets and pogo pin connectors to become a standard PC mouse. The goal behind the project is to "bridge the gap between a mouse, a mobile gamepad, and a controller," all in one device that can be carried with you when you might do both work and play away from home. Phase has not yet launched, although Pixelpaw Labs aims to launch the project as a Kickstarter, and it is currently offering a $20 refundable pre-launch deposit, which also guarantees a 15% discount when the Phase launches on Kickstarter. Kickstarter launch pricing is slated to start at $159 or $188 with the Phasegrip accessory.

Given that this is Pixelpaw Labs's first product and the fact that there is an inherent risk to Kickstarters, it would be impertinent to not mention that there is non-zero chance that the project never makes it to production. That said, the design and concept are interesting, as are some of the workarounds that the designers behind the project came up with for some unexpected problems. For one, the Phase doesn't have a scroll wheel when the two controller halves are in mouse mode—instead, the whole left click button is a touch-sensitive surface. The mouse connects wirelessly or via USB-C while in mouse mode, and it features a 16,000 DPI sensor—likely something like the PixArt PMW 3389 or PAW 3335, both of which are commonly found in gaming mice, even if they are somewhat outdated.

In a rather unfortunate throwback to the early days of the Hall effect gaming keyboard boom, it seems as though the new Haptic Inductive Trigger System in the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse is resulting in players getting permanently banned from Apex Legends for cheating. This is according to a new post on X by Iaroslav Mamalat, who shared a screenshot of an Apex Legends ban report that claims the player used gameplay enhancements.

An email received by the same player reads: "We observed: Gameplay enhancement. This means using unauthorized methods to enhance in-game performance by removing gameplay constraints or improving in-game abilities (e.g. weapon, movement, or item enhancements)." This potentially refers to the use of rapid trigger technology in the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, but there are other reports in the replies to the X post that suggest it may simply have been a false ban, since similar has happened to other players who weren't using the new Logitech gaming mouse. Curiously, EA doesn't actually ordinarily ban rapid trigger keyboards in Apex Legends, but it isn't uncommon for game studios to ban SOCD, especially in competitive FPS games. Some theories online suggest that EA's anti-cheat may be using timing as a way to detect macro inputs, and that rapid trigger on the Superstrike may be resulting in click spamming that exceeds that timing threshold, resulting in a ban.

Update Feb 23rd: It has been confirmed by a Respawn team member in the r/apexlegends subreddit that this was a false ban, although it was seemingly still the result of the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike triggering a minimum threshold.

Kysona is known for its affordable, high-performance gaming peripherals, having previously launched the Jupiter and Mercury wireless symmetrical gaming mice, which weigh in at 40-46 g, and the brand has now announced the Saturn series gaming mice, which bring the same sensor and MCU hardware found in the aforementioned symmetrical models into an ergonomic shell. The Saturn series comes in two flavors: the more expensive Pro model, which comes with a PixArt PAW 3395 sensor and a bigger 500 mAh battery, and the Saturn SE, which uses the PixArt PAW 3311 sensor, ditches the 8 kHz polling, features a different coating, and comes in around 2 g lighter for it—56 g for the SE, 58 g for the Pro.

The Saturn gaming mice use a shell design reminiscent of something like the Razer Basilisk V3 or the more recent Mchose G7 series—that is to say, the Saturn shell is a right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse with a thumb rest. Kysona suggests that the shape is optimized for palm and claw grips and that the "ice-feeling coating" is resistant to sweat and helps maintain grip during intense gaming sessions. The Saturn measures in at 126 × 75 × 41 mm, making it 4 mm shorter than the Aforementioned Razer Basilisk and 5 mm shorter and 4 mm narrower than the venerable Logitech G502. The Saturn also looks to have slightly more palm support and a pronounced curve to the right near the back of the mouse shell. No specific switches or encoder are mentioned, but an image on the site suggests that the Saturn mice will use Huano 100M Transparent Green Shell White Dot switches, which are a medium force mechanical switch with an MTBF of 100 million clicks. Aside from the main click buttons, the Saturn features two programmable side buttons, and both models feature wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Saturn Pro comes in black, pink, and white, and is available for $35.99 after a 60% launch discount, while the Saturn SE is available in white or black and comes in at $24.99 after that same launch discount, but this model includes a charging dock that doubles as a receiver extender.

Meet the G7 Pro 8K PC, a wireless esports controller engineered for competitive PC gaming. Featuring ultra-responsive 8K Hz wired and 2.4G wireless polling, every movement and action is captured with lightning-fast precision, delivering a true competitive edge. In collaboration with Aimlabs, the well-known FPS training software, it combines pro-level performance with striking, software-inspired cyan aesthetics, earning its status as an officially licensed Aimlabs accessory.

With an 8000 Hz polling rate over both wired and 2.4G wireless connections, the G7 Pro 8K PC delivers smoother control and instant response, ensuring every input is registered with esports-grade precision. Designed for pro-level performance, the G7 Pro 8K PC features second-generation GameSir Mag-Res TMR sticks. Compared to the first generation, the Gen-2 TMR sticks continue to use magnetic technology to eliminate physical contact, delivering long-lasting anti-stick drift reliability. At the same time, with 8K Hz polling, they provide smoother, more linear control and ultra-low power consumption, ensuring precise and responsive gameplay for competitive gamers.

A USB flash drive is one of those small essentials you reach for from time to time to back up data or transfer files between your Raspberry Pi and substitute computers. For basics like these, it's tempting to reach for the cheapest thing on Amazon or whatever you find in your local supermarket, but you can easily end up with a device that has sluggish read and write speeds, fragile casing, or - worst of all - far less storage capacity than it claims. Better to go with something you can rely on: introducing the Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a compact high-capacity USB 3.0 USB-A device with fast data transfer and an all-aluminium enclosure. It's available now at $30 for 128 GB, or $55 for 256 GB.

We've brought our usual exacting standards and attention to detail to our new accessory. It can sustain a write speed of 75 MB/s (128 GB variant) or 150 MB/s (256 GB variant), and our thorough testing has made sure it can handle the demands of real life when it comes to sudden disconnection and power failure. Its ergonomic all-aluminium enclosure is easy to grasp and almost impossible to break, although you'll manage it if, like jdb of this parish, you go at it with a blowtorch. It has an attachment hole so you can keep it on a keyring or similar. The Raspberry Pi logo is etched with classy understatement onto its upper surface.

Lenovo previously showed off the Magic Bay modular accessory system to add features like a 4K webcam with integrated speakers or a mini modular HUD to its ThinkBook laptops, although there hasn't been all that much news about those accessories since. Now, as reported by Videocardz, a Lenovo product manager has confirmed on Weibo that the Magic Bay accessory system will open up to third-party accessories in 2026. Supposedly, Lenovo will publish electronic and mechanical schematics and specifications for the proprietary connection system, which uses magnets and pogo pins to add accessories to Lenovo's ThinkBook series.

In addition to the news about third-party accessories, the Magic Bay system will also be coming to Lenovo's unannounced ThinkBook 14+ and ThinkBook 16+ laptops in 2026, with more ThinkBook models to gain the feature in the future. With a growing line-up of supported laptops and official third-party support, it seems reasonable to assume that the Lenovo Magic Bay's accessory ecosystem will grow in the coming years. It's unclear exactly when Lenovo will announce the new ThinkBook line-up, although last year's refresh landed around September, so as long as there are no dramatic shake-ups thanks to the current RAM crisis, September 2026 seems to be a likely launch window.

The latest in Keychron's endeavor to put Hall effect and TMR tech into every keyboard form factor under the sun sees the keyboard maker launch the Q0 HE, a wireless standalone num pad featuring the same TMR sensors and features as the rest of the Q HE line-up. It's not a typical num pad, though, since the Q0 HE also has five macro keys and a programmable knob in a column along the left side of the num pad and a row of customizable keys above the main num pad cluster. The idea seems to be to provide an option for those who want something like the compact 60% Keychron Q4 HE for gaming but need the num pad for other tasks and want to maintain the same look and feel across their keyboard and num pad. The Q0 HE is available via the Keychron online store at a price of $139.99, and it comes in white and black, although the black version curiously only has black keycaps on the macro column, while the actual num pad keys are topped with white keycaps. Meanwhile, the white version has matching white keycaps with dark green accent keycaps on the macro column.

In terms of hardware, the Q0 HE matches the rest of the Q HE series. This means the same Gateron Double-Rail magnetic Nebula switches, e-coated aluminium chassis, and double-shot PBT keycaps in Keychron's OSA profile, as well as the same in-depth customization via Keychron Launcher. Given the Hall effect tech on-board, the Q0 HE has adjustable actuation distance, DKS, SOCD, Rapid Trigger, and analog input. It also supports macro creation, opening up the possibility of setting up different layers so that it can be used as both a productivity tool and a gaming-focused macro pad. The internal design is likewise identical to that of the regular Q HE series keyboards, which means the Q0 HE has a Poron foam gasket mount, internal case foams for sound damping, and an MCU with QMK firmware. The polling rate also remains at 1,000 Hz for both the USB-C and 2.4 GHz connections, and it supports Bluetooth, with 90 Hz polling, for convenience. This wireless connectivity is powered by a 1,800 mAh battery, which Keychron says should deliver 56 hours of use on a single charge with the backlighting disabled.

Graphics support brackets or stands have become more common in an age of increasingly large and heavy shroud and cooling solution designs. Depending on personal taste, DIY PC system builders have either selected subtle/stealthy anti-sag products or more garish options. As highlighted by a recent VideoCardz article, Zalman has produced something that errs more in the direction of being flashy. Instead of integrating lots of ARGB emitting zones, the South Korean manufacturer has outfitted its two vertical format ZM-VS3 DS GPU Holder models with LCD screens and two minimal/narrow stripes of colored lighting. Two official product pages have turned up online, as of January 16, detailing BLACK and WHITE variants.

Zalman's short spec sheet does not list any concrete details regarding the make up of the ZM-VS3 DS's screen. Promo shots indicate that it is software-driven, and connected to motherboard headers via a nine-pin USB 2.0 connector. A five volt 3-pin ARGB link to mainboards grants power to and control of thin ARGB strips. As standard, the ZM-VS3 DS holders are capable of displaying CPU Temperature, GPU Temperature, and current time of day. At the time of writing, the black and white models are available to order in South Korea. Initial investigations have uncovered surprisingly reasonable price tags at launch—around $11 to $12, when converted to USD from (local currency) won.

What happened to humanity's lost interstellar expedition, and why are the UESC trying to keep Runners out? You can start unraveling the mysteries of Tau Ceti IV when Marathon releases on March 5. Marathon is the upcoming PvPvE survival extraction FPS from the creators of Halo and Destiny. Play as a bio-cybernetic Runner and team up in crews of three or run solo as you take on hostile security forces, rival Runners, and unpredictable environments. Scavenge derelict facilities and rugged landscapes for valuables, weapons, and information about what happened to the lost colony lightyears from Earth.

Revealing the Marathon Limited Edition DualSense controller
Today, we're sharing the first look at a new Marathon-inspired limited edition DualSense controller to bring into every high-stakes run. The limited edition design was created in close collaboration with the team at Bungie, who shared the following about the design process: "We were excited for the opportunity to commemorate Marathon's launch with a limited edition design that would excite our fans and our team, and feel like a true part of the world we're building, something that could exist naturally alongside other objects in the game and feel functional, grounded, and authentic to the universe of Marathon. We set out to create a design that paid homage to the bold graphic design, vibrant color and visual art direction of the game and its industrial design, architecture and environmental surfaces and equipment. The result is a design that reflects the world's balance of form and function, where clean lines, purposeful markings, and vivid accents come together to feel both futuristic and believable."

Chatsworth Products Inc. (CPI), a global leader in power, cooling and rack infrastructure for IT environments, today announced the launch of VersaEdge Wall-Mount Cabinet, a versatile new edge infrastructure product designed to dramatically simplify deployment and management of distributed computing environments. The new solution will make its public debut at BICSI Winter 2026, where attendees can experience its modular design, advanced thermal performance, and rapid-deployment capabilities firsthand. The VersaEdge Wall-Mount Cabinet combines modular scalability, streamlined installation, and robust reliability—delivering a turnkey solution that meets the growing performance, density and flexibility demands of today's edge-driven workloads.

"With increasing demand for distributed compute and edge deployments, customers need infrastructure that can adapt quickly—without sacrificing reliability or performance," said Michael Moore, Senior Product Manager, Open Architecture Systems, CPI. "The VersaEdge Wall-Mount Cabinet represents our commitment to delivering future-ready infrastructure that empowers organizations to deploy edge resources faster, scale with confidence, and optimize cost and efficiency."

GameSir, a leading provider of high-performance gaming peripherals, and Hyperkin, a global leader in video game hardware, announced today a first of its kind, landmark collaboration. Joining forces to unveil the X5 Alteron, the world's first, fully modular mobile gaming controller. Ideal for retro and modern gaming, the Hyperkin x Gamesir X5 Alteron is a controller so innovative, it took the collective forces of two of the most talented hardware design and engineering teams in gaming to bring it to life. Blending Hyperkin's longstanding retro expertise with GameSir's renowned mastery of gaming ergonomics, the X5 Alteron is a controller like no other, and the first to adapt to practically any gaming genre or style of play.

The X5 Alteron actually changes shape and size, leveraging Gamesir's state-of-the-art compact yet fully extensible telescopic arm design.The X5 Alteron provides seamless low latency wireless compatibility across iPad, iPhone, Android devices, and Nintendo Switch 1|2, using Gamesir's smooth switching technology to game across all your favorite platforms. In addition, it comes complete with advanced Bluetooth technology, ideal for PC gaming.

Back to the Classics, Right in Your Pocket. Relive the golden age of arcade gaming with the GameSir Pocket Taco, a vertical mobile controller that blends retro vibes with modern play. Compact, portable, and easy to carry, it lets you enjoy classic-style games anytime, anywhere. Just snap in your phone and your nostalgic arcade moments are right at your fingertips. Available for pre-order on the GameSir website now.

Ultra-Portable Retro Controller - True Game Anywhere, Anytime
Weighing just 62.2 g, the Pocket Taco is perfect for gaming on the go. Its compact, pocket-sized design, paired with the included PP storage box, makes it easy to carry while keeping your device protected. Powered by a 600 mAh high-capacity battery, Pocket Taco lets you play without worrying about power. Its hollow-bottom design aligns perfectly with your phone's charging port, allowing uninterrupted gameplay while charging.

Introducing the G8+ MFi, a premium Type-C wired controller designed for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Officially MFi certified, it guarantees seamless compatibility and reliable performance. Featuring a minimalist gray-and-white design, it perfectly blends style with functionality, upgrading your gaming experience while serving as a stylish accessory. Available now on the GameSir official website, and other outlets.

Game with Ease across a Wide Range of Devices
Featuring the GameSir movable Type-C connector, the G8+ MFi ensures a secure, low-latency wired connection with true plug-and-play convenience, allowing you to play seamlessly on your iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. At the same time, pass-through charging support keeps your device powered while you play, so you can enjoy extended gaming sessions without interruptions.

Level up your handheld play with Nitro Deck 2! A completely new product engineered for compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2 and fully backwards compatible with Switch and Switch OLED. The Nitro Deck 2 delivers redesigned ergonomics, newly optimized controls, and expanded versatility across PC, mobile and smart TVs via Bluetooth and USB.

Nitro Deck 2 holds your console for handheld play, and its removable centerpiece lets it instantly convert into a standalone pro-style controller for use when your console is docked, giving you even more ways to play. Inside, CRKD CaptiStick Technology uses a capacitor-based, zero-contact sensor design engineered to eliminate stick drift and deliver consistent, long-lasting precision with no electromagnetic interference. Customize your setup even further with innovative adjustable controls and tuning through the CRKD Companion App.

Endorfy has been on a strong release streak lately, and December is no exception. Today, the brand introduces the new Stoneflow mousepads in Black, White, and Gray, available in L and XL sizes. Inspired by modern terrazzo design, they bring harmony, precision, and understated aesthetics to your workspace - complementing the setup rather than overwhelming it.

The series was created for users who want their workstation or gaming setup to perform as well as it looks. It's a choice for those who appreciate the details - smooth glide, stability, cleanliness, and a clean, contemporary aesthetic that doesn't strain your eyes over time.

Late on Tuesday (November 25) Valve's Steam Client Beta received a small update—most of the latest improvements and additions are fairly unexciting. A couple of gaming news outlets have picked up on the latest low-key patch notes, due to the presence of previously unsupported Nintendo controllers. Gaming accessory enthusiasts will be pleased to find out that Valve engineers have "added support for Nintendo Switch 2 controllers connected over USB on Windows." Nintendo's current generation Pro Controller launched alongside their hybrid Switch 2 console, back in June. Six months later, official wired functionality—at least on Steam (Windows)—has arrived.

PC gamers can use a multitude of input devices on their platform of choice, but Nintendo's Pro Controllers (gen 1 and 2) have attracted a certain level of fandom. Shape, button layout, and build quality can be major deciding factors, but the Switch 2 Pro controller, along with bundled-in modern Joy-Cons, seems to lack the latest cutting-edge internal tech. This week's Steam Client Beta update also implements older school "support for GameCube adapters in Wii-U mode with rumble on Windows." This surprising addition officially introduces Nintendo's sixth generation solution to a new ecosystem. The unorthodox GameCube pad remains a firm favorite within beat 'em up circles—usually involving the popular Super Smash Bros. franchise.

Shortly after Valve announced the upcoming Steam Machine gaming mini PC, the gaming giant also showed off a prototype of a Steam Machine with an e-ink panel on the front. Jsaux seems to have taken that idea and run with it—at least it looks as though the company is considering doing it. In a recent post on Reddit, Jsaux asked the community to choose between an e-ink and LCD accessory for th Steam Machine, with text over the preview image reading "coming 2026," suggesting that the brand, known for its Steam Deck accessories is in the early stages of developing at least one of the two options.

It's entirely possible that Jsaux won't end up making either version of the Steam Machine display, but the company is known for making some pretty intricate Steam Deck accessories, like docks, custom Steam Deck plates, and cooling fans, so it doesn't seem entirely outside the realm of possibility that a Steam Machine display could become a reality.

The Sennheiser brand today announces the launch of the HD 500 BAM, a boom arm microphone that transforms the brand's renowned HD 500 series audiophile headphones into a gaming powerhouse. The microphone seamlessly plugs into the headphone's cable port to give gamers, audiophiles, and everyday professionals a first-party microphone solution that pairs perfectly with the brand's hallmark immersive acoustics. With broad compatibility for laptops, desktops, game consoles, and select mobile devices, the add-on accessory is an instant upgrade for both new and legacy Sennheiser models that utilize their single-sided twist-lock connector. From the latest HD 550, HD 505, HD 560S, and HD 620S to earlier 5-8 and 5-9 series headphones, audio purists no longer must choose either exceptional listening or precise voice communications.

"Gamers have praised the extended comfort and immersive listening their 500-series headphones bring, but the lack of a microphone option meant compromise," said Klaus Hanselmann, Audiophile Product Manager. "With the HD 500 BAM, we've created a sleek, durable, and great-sounding way to level up your output and input. It is the perfect addition to your daily driver headphones, and a powerful accessory for anyone chasing a total audio upgrade."

The latest in the recent flurry of gaming peripherals to launch comes out of Keychron's gaming-focused brand, Lemokey. The L0 HE 8K is a one-handed gaming keyboard reminiscent of the game pads, like the Logitech G13, that started flooding the scene in the early 2010s. However, instead of including functionality like extra side buttons and analog thumb sticks, the Lemokey L0 HE opts for 35 keys from the left half of the traditional QWERTY layout, and it includes a metal knob on the right edge of the keyboard. The knob and all of the keys are customizable and remappable in Keychron or Lemokey Launcher, and the switches used offer a resolution of 0.01 mm when it comes to actuation customization. The chassis is made from CNC machined aluminium, although it doesn't use the same gasket-mount structure Keychron and Lemokey typically use.

uses semi-proprietary "Lemokey Ultra-Fast Lime Magnetic Switches," which feature a dust-proof box stem—generally preferred for increased stability. The switches have a starting weight of 25 gf and a bottom-out force of 48 gf, which is very progressive for a linear switch, and they have customizable actuation point up to 3.35 mm. Lemokey doesn't specify the physical travel distance, but it seems to be 3.35 mm, as well, which is on the shorter side, even for HE switches. Curiously, the L0 HE uses two-sided "nuclear reactor" keycaps, which have a transparent window on the side and an opaque top, instead of the usual letter shine-through keycaps found on other Lemokey Hall effect keyboards. At least the keycaps seem to use the standard Cherry profile, and they're made of double-shot PBT, so the legend shouldn't wear off over time. The keycaps also allow for better shine-through effects from the south-facing per-key RGB LEDs.

Finalmouse, maker of popular lightweight gaming mice, today announced that, in 2026, the company will officially open its own gaming mouse production facility. Maxime Vincent, the company's VP of engineering, claims that the new factory will allow Finalmouse to further pursue its goal of vertical integration and pushing engineering boundaries to come up with original designs and hardware innovations. In the announcement video, posted to YouTube, Vincent explains how opening a dedicated production facility will allow the company to continue on its mission to target performance by developing tailored hardware, software, and firmware solutions instead of relying on OEM solutions that don't always align with the brand's goals.

Theoretically, in-housing the research and development, production, and quality control should remove some barriers and allow the company to be more flexible and potentially even allow Finalmouse to lower production costs. Along with the announcement of the manufacturing facility, Finalmouse has announced that, as of the announcement, all of the brand's flagship mice will be available for $175 with no pre-orders or lead times. Curiously, though, all of the Finalmouse ULX variants currently available for purchase on the Finalmouse website are still listed at $189. In our review of the Finalmouse ULX, value and limited availability were some of the notable cons at the same price, as was the build quality, so moving to an in-house manufacturing facility, where the brand has more control over processes and QA, might be what Finalmouse needs to step things up.

Glorious, usually known for its pricey mechanical and Hall effect gaming keyboards, has officially announced the GMBK 75% gaming keyboard. As the name suggests, the GMBK is a 75% gaming keyboard, but instead of mechanical keys, the GMBK uses membrane switches as a way to keep the price down. Unlike most membrane keyboards, though, the GMBK 75% still uses cross stems, making the keyboard compatible with regular MX-compatible keycaps generally used with mechanical keyboards. The GMBK targets the entry-level gaming market, although the pricing is on the higher end of what you might expect from a membrane keyboard, although a membrane keyboard at this price usually doesn't feature MX keycap compatibility or standard plate-mounted stabilizers. It also boasts an IP57 dust- and water-resistance rating, which is unique in the keyboard space.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE is now live]

The GMBK 75% comes stock with shine-through UV-coated ABS keycaps (no mention of the profile used, but it looks like OEM), which complements the 10-zone RGB backlighting, which is customizable through Glorious Core. Glorious pitches the MX keycap compatibility as a solution for customization, which is usually restricted to expensive mechanical keyboards, but the Glorious GMBK launches at $59.99, which is right around the price of an entry-level mechanical keyboard, especially when you're willing to forego wireless connectivity. The Glorious GMBK is also wired-only, but it still utilizes a detachable USB Type-C cable, which, along with the keycap compatibility, is a boon for repairability. Glorious doesn't make mention of NKRO, but the spec sheet confirms that 1 kHz polling is present, which should be responsive enough for most gamers. In keeping with the "budget" target market, the GMBK is entirely made of plastic and comes in at 540 g weight, unlike many mechanical boards, which exceed the 1 kg mark. Glorious has still seen fit to include a knob on the GMBK, which is a somewhat premium touch, given the price.

Keychron is known for its premium, often minimalist, mechanical keyboards for both gaming and productivity users, but its latest release is a little bit more whimsical. The Keychron Big Kitty Paw Key was just announced as Keychron's newest addition to its accessory line-up. It's a large, white mechanical switch with an equally large, white keycap featuring a pink soft-touch silicone cat paw on the top. The Big Kitty Paw Key is wired-only, and uses a detachable USB-C cable, and it has a detachable suction cup on the bottom for mounting to smooth surfaces, like glass or desktops.

By default, the Kitty Paw Key is programmed to send the "enter" key code, but the giant key is also configurable and programmable with Keychron Launcher and QMK, making it useful as a desk accessory for applications like macros and launching programs. If the cat paw keycap isn't to your liking, Keychron has also comically made the Big Kitty Paw switch specifications available for 3D printing enthusiasts to download and print their own tops. Measuring in at 123.08 mm wide, the keycap's dimensions should easily fit into the printing area of most modern 3D printers. The Big Kitty Paw Key is available on the Keychron online store for $39.99, and it only comes in white and pink.

After teasing the EZ75 all the way back in January at CES, Iqunix has finally released the new 75% Hall-effect gaming keyboard via an announcement in its Discord server. The EZ75 combines the design and compact width of the EZ63 with the more versatile 75% layout that features an expanded navigation column and a full F row, replete with an F13 "Delete" key. The EZ75 is available from the Iqunix web store with a price of $259, and it appears to only be available with Iqunix's own Magnetic X Ultra switch, which is a lightweight (36-48 gf actuation force) Hall-effect switch with a box stem for added stability. The keyboard is also compatible with common HE switches, like the Gateron Magnetic Jade Gaming, Jade Pro, and Geon Raw, but those will have to be purchased separately by users looking to upgrade.

The EZ75 has the same aluminium case design as the EZ63, with its bolt-on side rails, CNC-cut aluminium plate, and rubber gasket mount, and it also has the same black and gray double-shot PBT keycaps with plain white legends. As far as gaming performance goes, the EZ75 offers 8 kHz polling with a 16 kHz PCB scan rate for a claimed latency of 0.18 ms. HE features are configured in a proprietary web driver, and Iqunix offers RT sensitivity of up to 0.005 mm with the X Ultra switches. The EZ75 will also come with an accessory kit featuring a carrying case, keycap and switch puller, paracord USB Type-A-to-C cable, and a cleaning brush.

It appears as though Nintendo has once again deliberately attempted to lock out third-party accessory makers from making docks for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to testing conducted by The Verge, the Nintendo Switch 2 uses proprietary, encrypted signals to effectively authorize a dock before video or power is sent over the USB-C connection. This behavior was confirmed by a USB power bank tester, which monitors the USB connection packets and can output the signals on another device for inspection. The Switch 2 also demands a higher voltage from its dock, requesting as much as 20 V, instead of the usual 15 V, although it does not appear to use the full 20 V for functionality, instead it uses it as a sort of check before dropping back down to 15 V.

In the case of the Switch 2, there was one particular third-party dock that was compatible with the new console, and upon inspecting that USB connection with the power bank tester, The Verge found that there were 30 "unstructured" packets being sent back and forth before the Switch 2 even attempted to send a video signal or negotiate power with the accessory. There was one particular string that was sent between the Switch 2 and the dock that appears to be an encryption key of sorts. If the dock fails either the voltage test or the aforementioned proprietary communications, the console defaults to a USB-only mode with no video or power delivery support. According to two accessory makers who spoke to The Verge, the Switch 2 also uses a dedicated encryption chip to lock out third-party docks and unlicensed accessories. At the time of writing, the only dock that is compatible with the Switch 2 is the Antank S3 Max, although even Antank's representative says that this can't be taken for granted, since Nintendo can, and likely will, change this authentication method with a firmware update if enough third-party dock makers catch on. So far, these changes to the USB protocol on the Switch 2 have already resulted in JSAUX putting its plans for a Switch 2 dock on hold, despite its prominence in the Steam Deck dock market.