Ryosuke Kawamura– Author –
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How to Think About Keymaps for Small Keyboards: Lessons from the Keychron Orca echo
The genre known as "small keyboards" has been drawing attention with the Keychron Orca echo. Here, we define "small keyboards" as those with fewer than 60%—o... -
Turning the mouse from a work tool into a lifestyle product. A turning point in manufacturing seen in Elecom’s 40th anniversary model, “EGG MOUSE”
Through the interview, I felt like I caught a glimpse of where Elecom is headed from here. To mark its 40th anniversary, Elecom will release the redesigned B... -
Mode Designs Releases Summer 2026 Update: Sonnet/Encore Shipping Status, Prologue Progress, and Envoy Final Stock Announcement
There's quite a bit of information to cover. Mode Designs has released the "Mode Summer 2026 Update" on their YouTube channel and official Discord, summarizi... -
New Pure White Color Added to Chosfox Vero75 | Previously Unreleased Sample Color Now Available for Pre-order
The speed of this release is impressive. On June 25, 2026, Chosfox announced on their official X account that they have started pre-orders for "Pure White," ... -
KBDfans “Agar Micro” Group Buy Starts June 25 | 12U Alice-Style 40% Ergo Keyboard
On June 24, 2026, KBDfans announced that the group buy for the 40% ergo keyboard "Agar Micro" will begin on June 25, 2026. https://twitter.com/KBDfans/status... -
New color “Ash” arrives for the HHKB Studio keytop set | Even more options for genuine replacement keytops
On June 23, 2026, PFU Ltd. announced in a press release that it has launched a new color, "Ash," as a replacement keytop set for the HHKB Studio. https://prt... -
Pre-orders open for Wired In’s “Sonoma” — a 65% custom keyboard with aluminum/polycarbonate construction
It's finally here. On June 22, 2026, Wired In announced via their official X account that pre-orders have opened for "Sonoma," a 65% layout custom keyboard. ... -
What is Keychron’s new “Nova Socket” technology? Insights from the Orca echo and V6 Ultra HE on next-gen keyboard design
The "Orca echo," a split keyboard collaboration between Keychron and Gizmodo Japan, features not only a trackball and scroll pad but also another noteworthy ... -
Clarifying Plate and PCB Compatibility for Mechanical and Magnetic Switches (Cherry MX vs. Gateron LP Series)
When considering the compatibility of mechanical keyboard switches, the question "Is this switch compatible?" needs to be broken down into smaller parts. In ... -
Keychron Orca echo surpasses 170 million yen in funding in just half a day. Why is it so popular?
Any concerns about the thumb trackball position have vanished. The "Keychron Orca echo," a split keyboard collaboration between Keychron and Gizmodo Japan, h... -
Keychron’s first Thunderbolt 5 Dock is here. 14-in-1, up to 120Gbps, dual 8K output support
Keychron is expanding from input devices to PC peripherals. On June 17, 2026, Keychron announced its first docking station, the "Keychron Thunderbolt 5 Dock ... -
Cerakey opens pre-orders for a new batch of the Zen75: low-profile keyboard in Matte Black and Glossy White
On June 16, 2026, Cerakey opened pre-orders for a new batch of its low-profile keyboard, the "Zen75." https://twitter.com/CerakeyOfficial/status/206670269783... -
Keyreative restocks KAP Generation. The first keycap set using the KAP Legend System is available again
Generation is Back!!!! This is great news. On June 16, 2026, Keyreative announced a restock of the keycap set "KAP Generation." KAP Generation is the first k... -
Chosfox Unveils Pure White Color for Vero75. Release Date TBD, but Clean White Model Shows Promise
Finally, a pure white case. Chosfox has revealed what appears to be a new color for the 75% low-profile keyboard "Vero75"—Pure White—on their official X acco... -
Why the Z Row Shifts on Compact JIS Keyboards—and Why It Matters
Compact Japanese keyboards face a layout problem that ANSI models largely avoid: fitting extra JIS keys, arrow keys, and a usable right Shift key into a limi...
