In 1982, Scott Fahlman, typing a joke marker on a message board, unexpectedly found the emoticon we still use today

In 1982, Carnegie Mellon computer scientist Scott Fahlman introduced the simple keyboard characters ":-)" and ":-(" to distinguish jokes from serious comments on electronic bulletin boards. This ...
GadgetGuy

Logitech G316 X keyboard review: Retro charm done right

With a great feel and customisable aesthetic, the Logitech G316 X is a fantastic keyboard for gaming and everyday use.
New York Magazine

Smartglasses Aren’t Taking ‘No’ for an Answer

In 2012, Google announced an augmented-reality “wearable computer” that it would eventually sell to the public in 2014 as Google Glass. The video accompanying its initial pitch was surprising in that ...
Amazon S3 on MSN

Learn the 20 keyboard shortcuts every Windows user needs

Tech pro ThioJoe compiles essential keyboard shortcuts that significantly improve productivity for Windows users.

Simon Says… Buy This OpenAI Mechanical Keyboard Thingy

OpenAI and the mechanical keyboard company Work Louder are up to something on July 15, according to a vaguepost from the OpenAI Developers X account: Your favorite Codex shortcuts ...
Barron's

A Face Computer for $2,200? Snap Makes Another Pitch for Augmented Reality.

Not too long ago, augmented reality was the hot topic in tech circles, and the metaverse was the next big thing. But a series of product disappointments and overly ambitious promises have left AR in ...
Futurism

Meta’s Program That Spies on Every Employee’s Computer Just Blew Up in Its Face in Spectacular Fashion

Add Futurism (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A ...
Indiatimes

As Anthropic's AI models face 'export ban', here's when an Apple Computer was classified as a weapon by the US government; and what Steve Jobs did

In August 1999, Apple founder Steve Jobs unveiled the Power Mac G4, calling it “the most powerful personal computer ever brought to market.” According to a report by Business Insider, the computing ...
Government Executive

Postal Service faces backlash over voter data rule tied to mail ballot delivery

The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule, the agency’s chief executive said Wednesday, angering Democrats who warn ...
Bleeping Computer

UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts

The UK government will ban under-16s from social media, with regulations due before Christmas and the rules taking effect in spring 2027. To enforce it, platforms must age-check their users. In ...
Wall Street Journal

Smartglasses Are Inevitable. But What—or Who—Are They For?

The deluge of smartglasses has begun. At the low end, there’s the new line of Meta Glasses, which start at $299 and play well with vision-benefit plans. (For another $100, there’s a pair aimed at fans ...
AOL

‘Absolutely zero style’: Snap CEO gets blowback after unveiling the company’s $2,195 smart glasses. Would you want to wear a computer on your face?

Snap is making a big bet on the future of wearable technology. At the Augmented World Expo 2026, Snapchat parent company Snap (NASDAQ:SNAP) unveiled Specs, (1) a pair of augmented reality glasses that ...