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WIRED
5 days ago
- Business
- WIRED
Asus' ROG Falchion Ace HFX Brings a Fresh Take to Hall Effect Keyboards
Every gaming keyboard manufacturer seems to be jumping on the Hall effect bandwagon, and why wouldn't they? The keyboard technology has been proven in both esports arenas and home office setups worldwide and offers countless advantages over standard mechanical keyboards, with no real performance compromises. Hall effect keyboards have also arrived as countless other technologies enter the keyboard space: Everything from gasket-mounting to touchpads is now in mainstream keyboards. That also means I regularly see new products, mechanical and Hall effect, with features I've never even considered before. Case in point, the Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX, a small keyboard with a large name and a lot of unusual features. This $200 wired-only keyboard has Hall effect switches, an 8,000-Hz polling rate, multidevice connectivity with two USB-C ports, and a programmable touchpad on the back edge. Not to mention countless on-keyboard controls and a flipable lever to enable or disable the rapid trigger feature found on most Hall effect keyboards. While it does have some strange design decisions, it has a lot of really clever ones too. Unique Switches Photograph: Henri Robbins Photograph: Henri Robbins Photograph: Henri Robbins The Falchion has one of the deepest typing sounds compared to other Hall effect keyboards. This is likely a combination of the keyboard's unique HFX magnetic switches, one of the few I've tested that aren't made by Gateron, and the sound dampening inside. It consists of multiple layers of foam, Poron, and silicone, and a sheet of small rubber domes. The switches feel incredibly smooth, even when pressed slowly, with a consistent feel throughout the entire keypress. They use a polycarbonate top housing, a POM stem, and a POM bottom housing, contributing to the deeper typing sound and ensuring smoothness across the entire keystroke. Unlike most Hall effect switches, the HFX doesn't have a hole in the center, instead, it moves the magnet to the front, where the metal contact leaf would typically be on a mechanical switch. This makes the Falchion incompatible with standard Hall effect switches, but likely improves the sound profile as well: Open-bottom switches tend to have a more hollow typing sound, which can be heard on competitors. The springs are weighted to 55 grams of total force, which is 5 grams lighter than the Gateron Nebula dual-rail switches used by Keychron, and 10 grams lighter than the standard Cherry MX Red. There aren't any other switches available for this keyboard, but because Hall effect switches are contactless, the existing switches can be removed without any desoldering or extensive disassembly. I didn't find myself wanting to change the switches, though—they have a poppy and deep sound that's incredibly crisp, and they feel responsive and smooth, especially with rapid trigger enabled. My largest issue with the typing experience was the keycaps. They have a rough texture that, while grippy, felt noticeably coarse and unpleasant when typing. It comes down to preference, but I found them less enjoyable than smooth or lightly textured keycaps.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Globus acquires US medical device company Nevro
Globus Medical has completed its acquisition of the US-based medical device company Nevro, broadening its market presence in musculoskeletal solutions. The deal, which was initially announced in February 2025, involved the companies signing a definitive agreement. Globus agreed to acquire Nevro's complete shares for $5.85 each, culminating in a total equity value of roughly $250m. Both companies' boards of directors gave unanimous approval for this transaction. Globus noted that this acquisition not only marks a significant expansion but a $2.5bn market opportunity, enhancing its product range in the neuromodulation sector. The company also noted that it intends to discuss the acquisition closure and expected benefits of the expanded product offerings in its first quarter earnings conference in May. Morgan Stanley & Co. and Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton provided financial and legal advisory services, respectively, to Globus. Nevro was advised by BofA Securities and Latham & Watkins in financial and legal matters, respectively. Globus focuses on addressing clinical needs in musculoskeletal care. It works across orthopaedic trauma, spine, biomaterials, joint reconstruction and enabling technologies, offering education and clinical backing. Nevro's HFX spinal cord stimulation platform (SCS) includes the Senza SCS system. It offers support services for chronic pain treatment of limbs and trunks, as well as painful diabetic neuropathy. The company's products are designed to offer 'minimally invasive' treatment alternatives for individuals with chronic sacroiliac joint pain. Globus Medical CEO and president Dan Scavilla said: 'We are excited to begin the journey of accelerating market penetration of Nevro's differentiated high-frequency technology and bringing a much-needed treatment option to patients suffering from chronic pain.' "Globus acquires US medical device company Nevro" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Scrum Studio Unveils New HFX Acceleration Program to Host Global Startups in Hokkaido, Japan
SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scrum Studio Inc. is excited to announce the launch of Hokkaido F Village X (HFX), an acceleration program designed to connect global startups with Hokkaido and support the local implementation of their technologies and strategic collaborations. HFX will connect startups with corporations, local government entities, and investors from Japan and around the world, to foster growth, solve societal challenges, and create new business opportunities. HFX will take place in Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan, where they will work with the F VILLAGE, a mixed-use urban development project surrounding ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, the new ballpark and home of the HOKKAIDO NIPPONHAM FIGHTERS professional baseball team. This location offers a unique ecosystem for innovation, blending sports, entertainment, and technology in a dynamic environment. Hokkaido, known for its natural beauty and growing investments in sectors like data centers, semiconductors, and renewable energy, provides an ideal setting for this program. Despite its many assets, Hokkaido faces challenges such as an aging population and the need for new industry creation. HFX aims to address these challenges by bringing best-in-class innovative solutions from around the world to Hokkaido and the F VILLAGE. 'This new program presents an incredible opportunity for startups to expand into a dynamic and rapidly evolving region of Japan,' said Michael Yan of Scrum Ventures and Managing Director of HFX. 'F VILLAGE, home to the HOKKAIDO NIPPONHAM FIGHTERS—one of Japan's most celebrated baseball teams and the first professional baseball team of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani—provides a unique environment for innovation. Our goal is to select startups whose solutions can be directly implemented within F VILLAGE, leveraging its status as a new development for rapid deployment, as well as to other regions in Hokkaido. Unlike older cities with legacy infrastructure, F VILLAGE offers a blank canvas for pioneering solutions, including cutting-edge infrastructure that might be challenging to implement elsewhere. Our ultimate hope and vision is that success in F VILLAGE can be replicated throughout Hokkaido to improve lives in local communities and help to solve some of Hokkaido's challenges.' Scrum Studio will manage HFX, partnering with Fighters Sports & Entertainment (FSE), the operators of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO. The program will focus on implementing cutting-edge technologies within the F VILLAGE and other municipalities in Hokkaido, targeting areas such as well-being, mobility, entertainment, sustainability, and food and agriculture. In addition, Scrum Ventures will leverage its extensive experience and expertise in localizing global solutions to the Japanese market to create successful integrations. Early HFX corporate partners that are eager to collaborate with innovative startups include Yamato Holdings, Japan's largest parcel delivery company, and JTB Corporation, Japan's largest travel agency. Applications are now open for interested startups. About Scrum Studio, Inc.
