Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the H.R. Giger Keyboard
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Summary
Kristina Panos provides a weekly round-up of the latest news and innovations in the keyboard world.
This week, the futuristic appearance and potential benefits of an industrial-style split keyboard design with multiple columns and dual trackballs gained attention on Reddit.
Also highlighted was a creative use of LEGO to build an adjustable tenting setup for a split keyboard, and the unique Elliot-Fisher Book Typewriter from 1903, which was designed to type in ledgers or other bound books.
Lastly, Cherry announced four new switches at Computex 2025: the IK inductive switch; the MX Honey, Blossom, and Falcon switches.
The IK switch boasts contactless actuation, which means no mechanical wear, and consumes 50% less power compared to standard magnetic switches.
