Best of The Verge — November 2024

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   This keyboard is a touchscreen that doubles as a second monitor

   The DS Pixel Keyboard is a touchscreen keyboard that doubles as a second monitor. It features a detachable frame with physical keys to facilitate touch typing, offers a 1,000Hz or 8,000Hz polling rate, and is available through a Kickstarter campaign. The keyboard is compatible with multiple operating systems and allows extensive customization of its layout and background. It is powered by a 20,000mAh battery with up to 12 hours of use and includes HDMI input and built-in stereo speakers.

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   Comic: how to watch a baby

   Parenthood comes with an abrupt and total shift in life, as new parents struggle with exhaustion and the constant need to keep their baby safe and well-cared for. Many turn to baby tracking apps and advanced baby monitors to maintain a semblance of control, creating both comfort and anxiety. Surveillance tools offer a way to keep track of a child's health and activity but can introduce ethical dilemmas and an unhealthy dependency on technology. The evolution of baby monitors, stemming from a historical context, reflects the modern parent's complex relationship with safety and surveillance.

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   Can Nintendo’s Alarmo run Doom? You bet it can

   Nintendo’s adorable Alarmo alarm clock can run Doom, thanks to hacker GaryOberNicht. By utilizing a method that uses a USB mode and a USB-C port, custom firmware can be loaded onto the Alarmo without opening it. Gary shared the software and instructions on Github, making it accessible for anyone interested in modding their Alarmo.

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