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Apple releases wireless keyboard with numeric keypad

At long last, Apple has released a wireless keyboard with a numeric keypad. Apple’s new Bluetooth keyboard with numerical keypad was released today, retails for $129 and uses the following specs: Height: 0.16-0.43 inches Width: 16.48 inches Depth: 4.52 inches Weight: 0.86 pounds

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The fatal flaw in Apple’s Magic keyboard and mouse

Like many of you, I have a home office setup with a monitor, speakers keyboard and mouse. When I need to get some work done, I plug my MacBook into power, monitor, speakers and I’m off the races. I prefer wireless peripherals because it’s two less cables to plug in. The problem is that Apple’s latest keyboard (MLA22LL/A) […]

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Apple to include “Find My AirPods” app in iOS 10.3

With iOS 10.3, it’ll be easy to find your lost AirPod wireless headphones. Apple is apparently working on an app in iOS 10.3 that can hone in on your AirPods’ wireless Bluetooth signal, provided it’s within range of an iOS device connected to an iCloud account. Like the Find My iPhone app, users will be […]

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Bluetooth 5 spec officially approved, will offer four times the range, twice the speed, other new features

The Bluetooth protocol is about to get a nifty upgrade. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group today announced that the Bluetooth 5 standard has been officially adopted, which means manufacturers are now able to build it into their devices. Compared to existing Bluetooth 4.2 protocol, Bluetooth 5 offers four times the range, two times the speed, […]

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Tile unveils Mate, offers original Tile’s functionality at 25% smaller size

The Tile devices have gotten a bit smaller and more useful. The accessory maker, which uses Bluetooth-enabled devices that attach to and help you find lost items, unveiled a small key ring tracker to help you find your keys. The Tile Mate, which retails for $25, looks similar to the original Tile, but is now […]