Dec 31

DIY external iPhone keyboards get a tad more practical

Posted in: bluetooth, iPhone, keyboard, Today's Chili

That 360 Chatpad hack we saw back in November was certainly an impressive enough proof of concept, but if you want to get a bit more typing done with a bit less cluttter, you’ll no doubt be quite a bit more impressed with this latest mod by the very same Ralf Ackermann. This setup uses a Robotech Bluetooth module that’s placed in a modified battery sleeve and connected to an unlocked iPhone (or iPod Touch) which, in turn, communicates with the keyboard using the Bluetooth SPP profile (a VNC server and a few other tricks also come into the picture). Of course, that’s still a long ways from an officially supported solution, but if you’re looking to give it a go, Ralf is promising to dish out the necessary schematics and source code soon.

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Dec 30

Wireless keyboard / controller / remote control for PS3 could make your day / week / month

Posted in: accessories, controller, keyboard, playstation 3, Playstation3, ps3, remote control, RemoteControl, Today's Chili, Wireless

We’ve seen some goofy looking PS3 accessories — including Sony’s recent Wireless Keypad for the PS3 — but this one looks like a little bit of crazy mixed with a dab of mediocrity. A product of unknown make, the creatively dubbed “PS3 3-in-1 Wireless keyboard controller remote” certainly looks like it could function in a mind-blowingly awesome fashion — though we haven’t yet gotten our hands on an actual unit yet, so we can’t say for sure. It’s available now for an inviting $28.52.

[Thanks, Craig]

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Dec 26

ASUS offers up branded keyboard / mouse combo, remote for Eee Box

Posted in: ASUS, HTPC, keyboard, mouse, remote, Today's Chili

If your Eee Box experience is lacking something that you can’t quite put your finger on, we’re 85.32% sure we know what’ll fill that void. According to Eee PC News, ASUS is gearing up to ship an Eee-branded wireless keyboard / mouse combo in both black and white motifs, and if that’s still not enough Eee to cure your fever, the multi-function remote should handle those media center duties with ease. There’s no mention of a price or release date, so we suppose you should assume these are completely fictional until proven otherwise.

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Apr 08

Xbox Spring Update: Holy Hardware QWERTY and Fresh Firmware [Home Entertainment]

Posted in: feature, firmware, gaming, keyboard, live, Microsoft, qwerty, Today's Chili, top, update, xbox, xbox 360

Yo! That’s not fan fiction rendering, that’s straight from Microsoft: An honest to God QWERTY that slaps underneath your Xbox controller. Why do you need that? More »

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