This Keyboard Lets People Type So Fast It’s Banned From Typing Competitions

This Keyboard Lets People Type So Fast It’s Banned From Typing Competitions

1/7/2022

link

https://www.vice.com/en/article/3abavv/this-keyboard-lets-people-type-so-fast-its-banned-from-typing-competitions

summary

This article discusses an innovative keyboard called the "Optimus Maximus," known for its ability to greatly improve typing speed. The keyboard is equipped with customizable OLED displays for each key, allowing users to assign different characters or functions to each one. With this setup, users can type rapidly without needing to move their hands across the keyboard, resulting in significantly increased typing speeds. The article mentions how the keyboard has been banned from typing competitions due to the unfair advantage it provides. It also highlights the potential impact of such technology on productivity and efficiency in various professional fields.

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