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Lofree looks like a retro typewriter keyboard, but its tech is all 21st century

Lofree is a nostalgic yet decidedly new-age keyboard that combines style elements of the past with today's innovations and advances. The first mechanical keyboard inspired by typewriters, it's an elegant take on a generation past.The post Lofree looks like a retro typewriter keyboard, but its tech is all 21st century appeared first on Digital Trends.

Explore the sights of Tokyo while in an 8K virtual reality ride in Texas

At this year's South by Southwest, two Japanese companies are letting people tour Tokyo in virtual reality without a headset in a motion VR ride that rocks and shoots air as the video plays in 8K quality.The post Explore the sights of Tokyo while in an 8K virtual reality ride in Texas appeared first on Digital Trends.

NVIDIA Shield Tablet and Tablet K1 updated with stability and crash fixes

It's always good to get an update, no matter how small.NVIDIA's tablets, the much-older Shield Tablet and refreshed cheaper Shield

Google Store now sells replacement facepads for your Daydream View

If you spend a lot of time playing VR, you're going to have to deal with sweaty facepads.Google's Daydream View

ZTE will pay $1.19 billion for violating US trade sanctions

ZTE is still feeling the pain from its alleged violation of US trade sanctions against Iran and North Korea. The

Chanel ‘launched’ a rocket during its fashion show in Paris

Fashion brands are really into space-themed shows at the moment. Just a few weeks ago, designer Nick Graham revealed his

Uber confirms it’s hiring a Chief Operations Officer

The rumors of Uber planning to hire a second-in-command were true. CEO Travis Kalanick has confirmed that his ridesharing company

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ will have Jason Isaacs as its captain

Star Trek: Discovery's cast has slowly been coming together, but there's been one glaring omission: who's helming the show's namesake

How a joke tweet brought 911 to its knees

For over 12 hours in late October, 911 lines across the country were ringing so much that they nearly went

Instagram Stories now feature Snapchat-like geostickers

Snapchat gave users location-specific stickers for snaps back in August and now Instagram is doing the same. With a recent

CNN launches a virtual reality news unit

The Cable News Network is going virtual. CNN has announced the launch of a new immersive journalism unit called CNNVR

GDC opens up its arms to the trans community

Two weeks ago, the Trump administration rolled back federal protection for transgender students who wish to use the restroom that

ACLU and 170 other groups ask the FCC to keep net neutrality

The current FCC administration is determined to end net neutrality whatever the cost, but that isn't stopping policy groups from

Google is offering a new generation of education-oriented Chromebooks

Noting the "global Chromebook momentum" in a blog post celebrating the success of educational technology in Sweden, Google has announced a new generation of Chromebooks for Education.The post Google is offering a new generation of education-oriented Chromebooks appeared first on Digital Trends.

Kuri, the pet-like home robot, responds to new commands, now recognizes faces

Kuri, the cute little smart home robot from Bosch-backed Mayfield Robotics, is getting improved facial and voice recognition via an update. Hardware components have been improved, too -- especially the speakers and eyes.The post Kuri, the pet-like home robot, responds to new commands, now recognizes faces appeared first on Digital Trends.

Google, Patagonia team to save Bears Ears region with new VR video series

Patagonia helps you get outside with its outdoor gear, and Google's gotten pretty good at making you feel like you're outside with its VR technology. Now, they're teaming up to help save a portion of the out-of-doors. The post Google, Patagonia team to save Bears Ears region with new VR video series appeared first on Digital Trends.