• Nike Air Max Dn8 brings you next-level air comfort as you move
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    Nikes Air Max Dn became one of the brands most popular sneakers ever since it launched last year during Air Max day. Its main selling point was the Dynamic Air technology, a four-tubed Air unit designed for a more dynamic heel-to-toe transition as well as a wide range of colorways to choose from. Now, Nike has further elevated the line with the release of an upgraded version, the Air Max Dn8. This new iteration builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, introducing a host of enhancements designed to amplify comfort and performance. Most notably, the Air Max Dn8 extends the revolutionary Dynamic Air technology to the full length of the foot, promising an even more immersive and cushioned experience with every stepDesigner: NikeThe Nike Air Max Dn8 has an expanded Dynamic Air system, adding four additional air tubes in the toebox to give you a unique underfoot feel. It is able to create a sustained, pressurized flow from the heel to the forefoot, giving you the feeling of being lower to the ground. The Air Max Dn8s unique Air system is designed to provide a smooth, responsive ride. Both the heel and forefoot feature chambers with varying air pressures. In the heel, youll feel more support at the back, while the forefoot offers increased cushioning at the front. This controlled airflow between the tubes creates a dynamic sensation that adapts to your stride. As you walk, air flows between these tubes, creating a dynamic and cushioned feel.Its not just the technology that has been updated but also the design itself. Just like its predecessor, the Dn8 uses a multi-layered lightweight mesh but now it also has slashes for increased airflow to give your feet more breathing room as you move. Theres also an added layer of material at the toe tip and a plastic heel clip for durability and to keep you more stable when wearing the sneakers. They also use recycled materials as part of their commitment to lower their carbon footprint and reduce emissions.The Air Max Dn8 is available in several colorways like the striking Black/Gym Red, Laser Fuschia/Black, Metallic Red Bronze/Beige/Hemp/Black, and more colors to follow. Ultimately, the Air Max Dn8 delivers on its promise of enhanced comfort and a smoother ride. Whether youre a seasoned runner or simply seeking a stylish and comfortable everyday sneaker, the Dn8s advanced Air technology and thoughtful design upgrades make it a worthwhile investment. With a growing range of colorways, theres a Dn8 to suit every style, ensuring you can step out in both comfort and confidence.The post Nike Air Max Dn8 brings you next-level air comfort as you move first appeared on Yanko Design.
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  • Meta Seeks to Block Further Sales of Ex-Employees Scathing Memoir
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    An arbitrator has prevented the employee from promoting her book and disparaging the company until private arbitration concludes.
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  • New iPad Air is in store and shipping to early buyers
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    After a week on pre-order, Apple's refreshed iPad Air with M3 processors is now available to buy immediately and the first pre-ordered ones are arriving in users' hands.The new iPad Air together with the Magic Keyboard, sold separately image credit: AppleApple announced the new M3 11-inch iPad Air and 13-inch iPad Air on March 4, 2025. Unusually, Apple did not do its usual taking down of the online store or even having any delay, as instead pre-orders were being taken immediately.Then just as with the iPhone 16e, there has also not been the familiar situation of the most popular configurations being immediately placed on back-order. Throughout the pre-order period, at least most colors and configurations of both the 11-inch and 13-inch models remained available for shipping to arrive on launch day. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • Assassins Creed Shadows Open World Design is Looking Absolutely Phenomenal
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    Assassins Creed Shadows is looking promising for several reasons. From parkour and stealth gameplay being more like the classicAssassins Creedtitles than more recent instalments, to its promise of two protagonists with unique play styles sharing the spotlight, the action RPG is checking a lot of the right boxes. Also high on that list is, of course, its open world setting- something that is obviouslyalwayshigh on the list for any newAssassins Creedgame, but seems that much more significant withShadows.You can tie that significance to several major factors, but chief among them is obviously the fact that we are finally getting the Japan-setAssassins Creedgame weve awaited for years. So long has been the wait that not only did it look for a good while there like it may not ever actually happen, but other prominent AAA releases like Ghost of TsushimaandRise of the Ronin have also stepped in to fill the void in that time- an if you dont do it, I will kind of situation, if there ever was one. But now Assassins Creed finallyisdoing it itself, and theres every reason to be excited.Very rarely hasAssassins Creedever truly wasted its settings. From the series strongest entry (Black Flag) to what are considered by most to be its weaker ones likeAssassins Creed 3or the decidedly divisiveUnity if theres one thing that this series hasalmostalways succeeded at, its bringing its period settings to life. Every singleAssassins Creedgame releases with that implicit promise at this point, which meansanyentry failing to live up to it would be a disappointment- but youd imagine that that disappointment would be much more keenly felt if the series ended up wasting its long-awaited Japanese setting.Thankfully, based on what weve seen of the game so far, it doesnt look likeAssassins Creed Shadowsis going to let us down in that area. The abundant gameplay footage released for the action RPG in the lead up to its release has painted a promising picture of its take on late 16th century Japan, right at the tail end of the Sengoku era. Gorgeous landscapes flush with natural beauty, dense hubs of civilization like Kyoto and Osaka boasting their impressive architecture- so much of the games world that has been shown off has looked exactly as atmospheric and brimming in detail as youd want from anAssassins Creedgame.And exploring these landscapes is also likely going to be a highlight of the experience, if things pan out the way they seem they will. Far too often,Assassins Creedgames have ended up relying on gamified abstractions to drive their exploration gameplay loops, with even some radically different approaches having ended up ultimately falling into that same trap. Assassins Creed Unity, for instance, just straight up vomited an ocean of markers and pointers on the map. Valhalla, on the other hand, attempted to make discovering and engaging with optional content feel much more organic and diegetic, but then went ahead and crammed its unreasonably massive map with a stupid amount of content.So far, on paper, it seems likeAssassins Creed Shadowswill attempt to toe the line and address the issues with both styles. For starters, its developers have stressed time and again that players shouldnt expect much of a reliance on map or compass markers, with discovery of content once again happening in the games world itself, rather than in menus or through checklists. Take, for instance, how Viewpoints now work. Instead of uncovering bits and pieces of the map (which will now only clear fog of war with exploration or scouting), Viewpoints will now instead only show points of interest, objective markers, and what have you in your vicinity, which promises to ground players in their immediate surroundings a little bit more- again, on paper, at least.Meanwhile, Shadowsis also promising to be better about the density of content thanValhallawas. Rather than attempting to grab players attention with some new piece of content or side activity tugging at you every 30 seconds,Shadowsdevelopers say it will instead space its content apart so that players are actually immersing themselves in the world. Of course, taking in your surroundings wont be the extent of it- thereisstill going to be plenty of side content, its just not going to be as saturated as it was inValhalla.Just as promising from an exploration viewpoint is Shadowsfocus on gathering information about the world. Yasuke and Naoe will command their own network of scouts and spies, which, in addition with information gleaned from NPCs and by observing the world yourself, will be a big part of not only how you learn more about the world, but also how you engage with it. Back in 2018,Assassins Creed Odysseytook the first steps in this direction with its introduction of an Exploration Mode, and according to Ubisoft,Shadowsis going to bring about its next big evolution with how it ties exploration of the world with gathering information to learn more about it.Then theres the seasons system, which can potentially make exploration yet more captivating in its own unique way. Every time the season changes, players will feel the impact in the world around them. From lakes freezing over in winter to fields of grass blooming in the spring, from gorgeous landscapes glistening in summertime to everything being blanketed in thick layers of snow when it gets much colder, the changing of seasons will impact the world, what it will look like, and how you will navigate it in different ways.And of course, this being anAssassins Creedgame, the actual traversal mechanics that will take you from place to place in Sengoku era Japan will be just as crucial an aspect of the exploration loop. Eschewing the climb anywhere approach ofAssassins Creed Origins, Odyssey,andValhalla,Shadowswill go back to the more precise style of the classicAssassins Creedtitles, which means youll have to pay attention to whether or not, say, a ledge is in your reach, or if there are any handholds on a wall for you to climb on. Traversing aroundAssassins Creedsintricately crafted open world maps used to be an absolute blast back when they were designed around those limitations, so the hope is thatShadowswill be similarly successful in this area. With Ubisoft also hyping Naoe up as the most nimble and agileAssassins Creedprotagonist ever, theres reason to be optimistic about the games traversal and movement mechanics.Of course, even though world design is an area whereAssassins Creedalmost never misses the mark,exploration and the two arent always necessarily the same hasnt always been. ThatShadowswill boast a strongly designed world is something that most people will be pretty confident about, given the series track record. But will the game succeed in compelling players to explore the world and uncover all of its secrets? Thats where the doubts begin creeping in for many Valhallasort of soured the well for a fair few people in that respect but thankfully, everything weve seen ofShadowsdoes suggest that optimism might be warranted.Note: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, GamingBolt as an organization.
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  • Wikipedia picture of the day for March 13
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    St. Paraskevi Church is a Gothic tserkva (wooden church) located in the village of Kwiato, Poland. It was built in the second half of the seventeenth-century with the tower constructed in 1743. After Operation Vistula, the tserkva was transformed into a Roman Catholic church, belonging to the Ucie Gorlickie parish. Together with other tserkvas in the area, it is designated as part of the wooden tserkvas of the Carpathian region in Poland and Ukraine UNESCO World Heritage Site.Photograph credit: Piter329cRecently featured: Mauritius kestrelEero SaarinenVerbena hastataArchiveMore featured pictures
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  • AMDs partners are already scalping their MSRP 9070 and 9070 XT
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    Sure enough, AMDs exciting Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT graphic card prices, quoted at $550/$600, are looking too good to be true. Newegg, Overclockers UK, and even Micro Center are among the outlets that have now quietly raised the prices on the supposedly entry-level MSRP models of these graphics cards by $50-$130. Last Thursday, AMD wouldnt deny reports that its partners are explicitly allowed to rapidly increase those prices beyond MSRP, and a week later, thats already coming to pass.While its true that board partners like ASRock, Gigabyte, PowerColor, Sapphire, and XFX generally charge more for cards with fancier cooling solutions, those arent the cards were talking about today. Weve been tracking prices on ten specific models of the AMD 9070 and AMD 9070 XT that were originally introduced at their $550 and $600 MSRPs.None of those cards are currently in stock at any retailer weve checked but some retailers have already modified their pricetags ahead of new shipments. Here are the changes weve seen:AMD Radeon 9070 XTNewegg now lists PowerColors 9070 XT Reaper at $700, a $100 jumpNewegg now lists XFXs 9070 XT Swift at at $730, a $130 jumpNewegg now lists ASRocks 9070 XT Steel Legend at $670, a $70 jumpOCUK now lists PowerColors 9070 XT Reaper and Sapphire Pulse 9070 XT at 650, an 80 jumpOCUK now lists ASRocks 9070 XT Steel Legend at 669, a 99 jumpAMD Radeon 9070Micro Center now lists XFXs 9070 Swift OC at $630, an $80 jumpMicro Center now lists Gigabytes 9070 Gaming OC at $670, a $130 jumpOCUK now lists PowerColors 9070 Reaper at 570, a 40 jumpOCUK now lists Sapphires Pulse 9070 at 570, a 40 jumpNot every retailer has changed out the pricetags on every card. Best Buy, which only listed a single model of the 9070 and 9070 XT at MSRP to begin with, hasnt changed those prices yet though theyre admittedly still out of stock. Micro Center also still lists three models of 9070 and four model 9070 XT at MSRP, though all are out of stock.On the Nvidia front, there doesnt seem to be much retailer/board partner scalping going on yet, at least at major US retailers. Were tracking six different models of $550 RTX 5070, three different models of $750 RTX 5070 Ti, and three different models of $1,000 RTX 5080 which were originally listed at MSRP prices. Best Buy, Newegg, and Micro Center are still listing the ones they stock at MSRP today.Last week, AMD told us that we expect cards to be available from multiple vendors at $549 / $599, and that more cards are coming. AMD did not say which board partners or retailers would agree to offer cards at those prices, or how few those partners would need to sell at those prices before charging more.See More:
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  • Amtrak’s revamped app makes it easier to find your train status
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    Amtrak is revamping its mobile app to include more helpful features like making it easier to look up schedule changes and track your trains progression from station to station. The changes come as Amtrak campaigns to attract customers and encourage them to travel by train instead of cars and planes.Amtraks app already helped riders plan their ride, purchase tickets, display eTickets, manage Amtrak Guest Rewards, and more. Now, the new app displays train status and schedule changes right on the reservation screen (within 24 hours of the trip) so its easier to find. Riders on business class like Acela (or other assigned seating trains) can also now use the app to choose preferred seating during the booking process.Based on customer feedback, Amtrak also updated the homescreen to separate tickets from marketing info and messages. And its new My Trips tab provides easier viewing of active trips and lets you jump to upcoming or past ones. Finally, you can modify part of your trip through the app, making travel adjustments easier while keeping the best available fares.In all, the app looks a lot cleaner and scrolls smoother, according to my sister, who often rides on Amtrak. The new app update is available now on iOS and Android.
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  • The Low-Profile Chilkey ND75 LP is a Top-Tier Gaming Keyboard for Less
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    Usually the words affordable and enthusiast don't go together, but that's exactly the case with the Chilkey ND75 LP (low-profile) gaming keyboard. It brings all of the features from the boutique custom keyboard scene together for a reasonable $99 price point a full aluminum case thats designed to be opened and modded, luxuriously smooth and surprisingly deep hot-swappable mechanical switches, layers of sound dampening foam, tri-mode wireless, and a compact layout thats just right for gaming. Not only is the compact gaming keyboard to beat, but it's one of the best keyboards you can get for the money.Chilkey ND75 LP - PhotosChilkey ND75 LP Design and FeaturesChilkey may not be a brand you've heard of before, but it's been around for a little while and already begun to make a name for itself. The company is a spin-off from the custom mechanical keyboard scene and brings some of the unique features from that space to its catalog at more affordable price points. There have been a number of companies trying to do the same, but thus far, I have been very impressed with what Chilkey has delivered, and that's definitely the case with the ND75 LP.As the name implies, the ND75 LP is a low-profile mechanical keyboard. It doesn't have quite the same slim footprint as something like the Nuphy Air 60HE, and it doesn't use magnetic switches. However, compared to a full-height keyboard, like the original ND75, it's much slimmer. It also uses low-profile switches and keycaps, lending it a 9.5mm (0.37) front height and a 26.6mm (1.05) back height for a comfortable 6.5-degree typing angle.Height compared to the Nuphy Air75 V2.Low-profile gaming keyboards aren't exactly common, though there are some heavy hitters out there, like the Logitech G915 Lightspeed and Corsair K70 Air Wireless. Having used both of those keyboards extensively, I can say with confidence that the ND75 LP is in a class of its own. It is essentially a custom keyboard with all the qualities youd expect but in a low-profile form factor, which is something even more rare than low-profile gaming keyboards.The keyboard uses a customized version of the 75% layout, sometimes known as a compact TKL. This means that it has arrow keys and a function row, but that it also has a selection of navigation and editing keys. Typically, these would be in a single column on the right. However, here, Chilkey has added an LCD screen for easy onboard configuration. So you have two keys in a column above it and two more in a row along the top just to the right of the function row. It's a very functional layout that balances compactness for gaming with functionality for work and use as a normal daily driver.The first thing you are likely to notice is its aluminum case. Steel and aluminum top plates are nothing special in the world of gaming keyboards; however, the entire case of the ND75 LP is made of solid aluminum. Additionally, theres a heavy weight set into the back that gives it an impressive heft. It's engraved with a cool brushed spiral pattern that catches light and adds a textured look. Given all of that, it weighs in at just shy of four pounds.This kind of design is core to what Chilkey seems to be after. It has released two other keyboards at this point, including the original ND75 as well as the ND TKL. I've tested both of these, and the ND TKL, in particular, is frankly excellent and costs just about the same as the ND75 LP. Like its counterparts the ND75 LP has multiple color options with unique accents (I have the Silver color scheme here) and as you'll read about soon, an internal design that is fitted to an enthusiast's standard for sound, feel, and performance.It brings all of the features from the boutique custom keyboard scene together for a reasonable $99 price point.If you're not already in the world of custom mechanical keyboards, then the idea of fancy rear weights probably doesn't make much sense. After all, you'll barely ever see it, so why would anyone pay extra for it? Its a fair point, but its also one of the touches that the enthusiast community has made a staple for many years. That extra weight also serves a practical purpose. Not only does the weight keep the keyboard stable on your desk, but it also impacts the sound signature and removes some of the hollowness and reverberation that might otherwise occur. And make no mistake, sound and feel are just as important to this keyboard as its responsiveness in gaming.To that end, Chilkey has given a lot of consideration to the construction of this keyboard. The keycaps, for example, are made of double-shot PBT plastic. This is a denser plastic than ABS, which is typically used for gaming keycaps, and is more resistant to shining over time. I have personally used several PBT keycap sets over the course of years and they still look just as good as the day I installed them. Since it uses a separate piece of plastic for the legend, you'll also never have to worry about those chipping or fading over time. They enhance sound too, as the denser plastic creates a deep sound signature when typing quickly. Beneath those keycaps, you'll find some of the best linear switches I've tested so far on a low-profile keyboard. Chilkey calls these Aster switches. They're made of POM plastic, which is soft and has a low friction coefficient for smooth travel, but theyre also pre-lubricated to enhance that even further. The travel distance is especially deep, coming in at 3mm. Compared to a full-height keyboard switch, which is typically 3.5 to 4mm, the typing experience is much more familiar and easier to adapt to if you're coming from a full-size keyboard compared to chiclet keys, scissor switches, or even Cherrys new ultra-low profile mechanical switches. Full POM switches also have a unique sound that is perceptibly smoother than normal Cherry MX switches.The keyboard supports hot-swapping these switches too, so if you have another that you're a fan of or want to change things up over time, or should you ever need to repair a switch due to an inopportune spill, you can do that much more easily than a keyboard with soldered switches.There's customizable per-key RGB backlighting behind each switch, too, which can be configured on the keyboard itself if you want to cycle through its animations and adjust brightness or set up through Chilkey's online configuration tool. Its not very bright, though, and the keys arent backlit to help with typing in the dark.Internally, you can see its custom keyboard inspirations worn on its sleeve. It uses a flexible FR4 plate, the same material that circuit boards are made out of, to mount the switches. The stabilizers come pre-lubed so the larger keys don't rattle out of the box. There are also multiple layers of sound dampening and sound enhancing foam. Each layer of foam accomplishes a different job and is applied to deliver the final sound and feel you'll experience with the keyboard. It breaks down as follows:PORON Plate Foam: This layer of foam exists below the plate and surrounds the switches. Its job is to isolate the sound of the switches and stop sound waves from traveling through the hollow spaces below the plate and into the case. It cleans the sound.PORON Switch Foam/PET Acoustic Pad: These two layers work in tandem and are placed on top of the circuit board below the switches. They act as an acoustic filter to make the switches sound more crisp and allows them to offer a more defined pop when typing.PORON Case Foam: PORON case foam is used to remove hollowness from the case. It also acts as a filter for any sound that makes its way through the PCB and cuts out more high frequencies.PET Case Pad: Finally, this plastic sheet exists on the very bottom of the case. Im not entirely sure how effective it is at impacting the sound, but ultimately, its most important purpose is to serve as ESD protection should you remove the case foam.All of this is attached to the case using a unique form of gasket mounting that uses small silica gel tabs that slot into the sides of the plate. Rather than have the assembly screw into the top or bottom of the case like most keyboards, this mounting system squeezes these gel tabs between both halves of the case, acting as a final layer of sound isolation. With these, very few vibrations will make their way into the aluminum material of the case and also allows the typing experience to feel softer under the fingers.Designed by enthusiasts, Chilkey expects that you'll open this keyboard and try it in different configurations. To that end, it uses an entirely tool-less assembly. The top case is held to the bottom case by strong magnets and can simply be pulled off. However, you don't need to worry about the top case popping off by accident. It's very strong, and you can hold the entire keyboard just by the top case in confidence. Just beware when you do open it, however, as the screen is attached with a ribbon cable and can get disconnected if pulled too roughly.Screens on keyboards have been a bit of a fad for the last year or so. It serves a purpose, however. By default, it shows the date, time, and the current battery level of the keyboard, as well as its different indicators for caps lock, number lock, OS mode, and connectivity mode.You can also use it to access the menu and change the keyboard's lighting or, with the browser-based software, upload your own customized GIFs. The online configurator, available here, also allows you to remap keys, record and assign macros, and adjust the keyboard's backlighting. It works, but it pales in comparison to the likes of Razer Synapse and Corsair iCUE, so, you should lower your expectations for polish. Remapping the keyboard's lighting in particular is especially limited. I have to applaud the fact that you don't have to download anything to use it, however. So many smaller brands force you to download tools that often need to connect to the internet, whereas this one dials right into the keyboard and your changes are saved immediately. If it wasn't already apparent, customization is core to the experience, making this keyboard uniquely your own.. To that end, the company is offering six different colors, each with unique keycap sets. Currently, it can be ordered in a creamy milk tea color, silver, pure white, jet black, baby blue, and lavender. Milk Tea, Pure White, and Baby Blue are each coated using a durable painting process and come at a slightly higher cost. Chilkey ND75 LP - SoftwareOn its website, Chilkey offers these for $105, while the other colors, using anodized metal, are only $99. Interestingly, purchasing any of these on Amazon is more expensive and they all cost the same at $139.99. Typically, this difference would be accounted for with shipping costs. However, here, even if you order it from Chilkey's website, you can still receive it within three to five business days via Amazon Standard shipping or slightly faster with Amazon Expedited at $15 and $18 respectively. Knowing that the company is based outside of the United States, I had expected this to be significantly longer. As long as you don't mind giving up two-day Prime shipping, ordering directly from the website is an easy way to save $20 to $30.No matter which you choose, you'll be able to enjoy tri-mode wireless connectivity. It's able to connect to up to three different devices over Bluetooth 5.3 or one device using its 2.4GHz dongle. It's also able to connect using a standard USB cable. Over USB and 2.4GHz, the keyboard will connect with a 1000Hz polling rate for 1ms of input latency. Over Bluetooth, that's significantly less as the protocol limits polling to 125Hz or 8ms. Its perfectly fine for productivity, but I would definitely use the dongle for anything more than casual gaming.Looking for a top-tier mouse under $100?Best OverallRazer Deathadder V3 HyperspeedRazer made notable tweaks to its flagship mouse, making the V3 one of the best mice and further proving why Deathadders have been a staple for PC gaming for so long.See it at AmazonBe sure to check out our roundup of the best gaming mice!It comes with two 1,800mAh batteries and battery life will depend on your connection method and how bright you keep its RGB backlighting. Over Bluetooth with RGB turned off, the keyboard should last around a month with regular use. With RGB on full brightness and connected over 2.4GHz, I found that it lasted around ten hours before needing to be plugged in. I took to plugging it in overnight, just to be safe. Overall, it's quite an impressive package. I'll talk more about the typing and gaming experiences in the next section, but the build quality really is exceptional, even when compared against flagship keyboards from much bigger brands like Corsair and Razer. There are trade-offs, such as with the software, but for around $100, it's a pretty killer value if you like low-profile keys.Chilkey ND75 LP PerformanceLow-profile keyboards have a tendency to blend together, which makes the few that dont really stand out. The Nuphy Air60 HE was one such keyboard and the Chilkey ND75 Low Profile is another (IQUNIX and Lofree also have some great options). Each of these keyboards serves a different niche, however, and if youre looking for the closest experience you can get to a custom keyboard experience in a low profile form factor, the ND75 LP is the best pick right now.It surprised me out of the gate. Its case makes an immediate impression with its metal case. I was sent the silver version and the anodization was perfect. Flipping it over, I let out an audible wow when I saw its rear weight. The engraving really is striking and elevates the keyboard above its price point for fit and finish. The connection that Chilkey is making to the custom mechanical keyboard market is overt. The fact that you can simply pop off the top case to modify the internals is another major point that you just don't see in many other places outside of that community.If you don't want to do any of that, you're in luck because you really don't need to. In fact, the parts that are easiest to remove, the foams below the circuit board, really don't seem to make a very big difference to the sound, though it does result in a slightly softer typing feel. Ive never been on to fatigue easily when typing, but generally, softer keystrokes means longer typing sessions if you do.The Chilkey ND75 LP is the compact keyboard to choose if you like low-profile keys but crave enthusiast features.With that said, one of the most interesting qualities right out of the box with this keyboard is that it does feel softer than virtually any other low-profile keyboard I've tested. The silica gel gasket mounting structure and softer materials internally make each keystroke feel slightly cushioned in a way that traditional gaming keyboards do not. This is noteworthy because typically keyboards of this type are very firm simply due to the lack of space in the case. The integration here is very well done and again draws the ND75 LP closer to its full-size custom counterparts.For gaming, it's excellent. The low profile switches have naturally shorter key travel and a higher actuation point to match. They're exceptionally smooth and very responsive.Using the 2.4GHz dongle, I wasn't able to perceive any more latency than when it was plugged in with the USB-C cable. For that matter, it doesn't feel particularly slower than any of the 4,000Hz or 8,000Hz gaming keyboards I've tested either, but that's a topic for another day.I've long believed that a great gaming keyboard is about more than just responsiveness, however. Its about making you want to go back for one more round, getting out of the way to let you focus on the game, and making your PC gaming experience as satisfying as possible. The ND75 LP accomplishes all of these. Between its thick yet slightly textured PBT keycaps, great switches, and pleasing sound and feel, it offers a typing experience that stands apart from the vast majority of others that share its form factor.The biggest drawback is that it's not very portable. Typically, when you see a low-profile keyboard, the idea is that you can slip it into a bag and take it with you on the go. That is not the case here, as it easily weighs as much as a small gaming laptop all on its own. That might be a deal-breaker for some, but if you're a fan of low-profile keys, it's an excellent middle ground between the world of boutique custom keyboards, gaming performance, and affordability. You might have to use it at home, but it's still a very compelling option at a tempting price point.Purchasing GuideThe Chilkey ND75 Low Profile is available at several different price points depending on where you purchase it and which color scheme you choose. When purchased from Amazon, all versions cost $139.99 with Prime shipping. When purchased directly Chilkey, the silver, jet black, and lavender colors go for $99 while the milk tea, pure white, and baby blue models go for $105. You will have to pay for shipping through Chilkey, however, the total cost may be cheaper than Amazon. Shipping times are slightly longer, extending up to five business days.
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  • Tim Berners-Lee Wants to Know: 'Who Does AI Work For?'
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    The web's inventor says companies worked together decades ago to create an open internet. That isn't happening with generative AI.
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  • Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 13, #171
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    Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 171, for March 13.
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