The most useless keyboard in the world already has version 2.0

The most useless keyboard in the world already has version 2.0

Stack Overflow has released The Key v2.0, a sequel to the new keyboard it released last year after an April Fool's joke.

The popular programming resource's first foray into the hardware market, "The Key", apparently found a niche in the market, selling over 10,000 units despite only having three keys, "Ctrl, C and V".

The joke was in reference to the long-standing stereotype that programmers increase their productivity simply by copying and pasting lines of code from online resources like Stack Overflow.

What do buyers get?

The new product, now available in Drop for €29, still only has three customizable keys out of the box.

However, unlike the original, The Key V2.0 is hot-swappable, meaning you can change its switches without soldering them.

If users want to further customize the look of the keyboard, they can now play around with its color settings via hardware RGB lighting.

Additionally, Stack Overflow V2.0's acrylic casing will apparently help the user's color schemes shine.

The new kit also comes equipped with custom XDA profile keycaps emblazoned with the Stack Overflow logo.

A portion of all proceeds from the sale is expected to be donated to digitalundivided, a US-based charity for Black and Latina businesswomen.

The V2.0 key is available for purchase now with an available date of July 20, 2022, with 3900 coins initially up for grabs.

"Remember, good artists copy, great artists steal, best artists copy then paste," a Stack Overflow spokesperson said.

Stack Overflow remains a big deal as the company was acquired by Amsterdam-based tech investment firm Prosus NV in a deal valued at €1.8 billion in June 2021.