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Microsoft Blue Track Says Goodbye to Laser

Although Microsoft is not breathing a single word in relation to an event it has cooking for September 9, 2008, under the slogan "Say Goodbye to Laser," leaks from its partners are managing to paint a more complete picture. As it has been speculated, the new technology, which will be unveiled in the second week of th...

28 August 2008
07:16 GMT

Microsoft Unveils New Gaming Peripherals

SideWinder X6 Keyboard and the SideWinder X5 Mouse are the new pair of gaming peripherals unveiled by Microsoft at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany. According to the Redmond company, both products will hit the market as early as September 2008. The SideWinder X6 Keyboard will come with a price tag of $79.95 w...

20 August 2008
12:11 GMT

Ozmo Devices Announces New Wi-Fi PAN-Enabled Products

Ozmo Devices, a leading provider of low-power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions, and Avago Technologies, one of the most important suppliers of analog interface components for communications, industrial, and consumer applications, have announced today a complete optical mouse design featuring Ozmo...

18 August 2008
04:20 GMT

Your Mouse Will Be Closer to Your Notebook

It's a well-known fact that many notebook users prefer a standard mouse over their notebook's touchpad, as a mouse is often seen as easier to use. Unfortunately, carrying a mouse along with everything else can sometimes be a headache, as users tend to forget to pack the mouse each time they take their noteb...

13 August 2008
08:37 GMT

Microsoft Debuts Legal Action to Protect Mouse Patents

In its latest legal initiative, Microsoft finds itself in the unusual position of a plaintiff in a patent case, although the company is often a target for IP infringement lawsuits. The Redmond giant has filed a complaint against Taiwanese-based Primax Electronics, with the Intellectual Property and Licensing, allegin...

31 July 2008
05:28 GMT

Apple Is Killing the Mouse, Making Room for Multi-Touch

Word on the web is that one of our favorite peripherals, the mouse, is facing extinction. Invented in 1963 by Silicon Valley engineers Douglas Engelbart and Bill English, the mouse first went mainstream when Apple launched the Macintosh in 1984. Apparently, the company that introduced us to the mouse is now killing i...

26 June 2008
04:28 GMT

Logitech Announces the V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse

Logitech, the company that has made heads turn with the release of its G15 keyboard and the MX Air mouse, has just released a new product. Meant to offer an alternative solution to notebook users, the V450 Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks is now available for purchase in the US and is expected to arrive in Eur...

22 May 2008
02:53 GMT

Apple Sued for 'Mighty Mouse' Dubbing

Man & Machine Inc. (M&M), an international provider of water-resistant computer accessories for hospitals, has sued Apple Inc. for calling its mouse "Mighty." While Apple's peripheral is indeed mighty (or so we believe), M&M claims it had introduced its own "Mighty Mouse" more than a year before Apple's was...

21 May 2008
14:06 GMT

Cat Urine Boosts the Number of Young Fathered by Male Mice

It has now become clear that Jerry was a regular mouse-Casanova because of Tom. The scent of a cat may be the dread of any mouse, but it may also function like a sexual booster for these small rodents, as revealed by a new research published in the Journal of Ethology. The cat smell turns male mice into aggressive Do...

12 May 2008
03:29 GMT

Foot-Operated Mouse Fights Repetitive Strain Injury Conditions

Since they first got on the market, mice got loads of updates in both functionality and performance. For instance, the ill-fated ball has been replaced with an optical sensor, while newer generations of devices got rid of cables in favor of wireless transmitters. However, apart from a couple of daring designs, mice a...

5 May 2008
04:13 GMT

The Phantom Lapboard Moves Gaming on the Sofa

If you're one of the computer users who are really into gaming, then you must be familiar with the Phantom lapboard console. The sleek device is a lap-friendly keyboard-and-mouse controller that lets users enjoy gaming while comfortably sitting on the living-room sofa.The new Lapboard is an unconventional keyboa...

29 April 2008
06:11 GMT

Top Pranks for Your Workmates

Working for a famous company is great, especially for those who enjoy their job and do whatever they like. Most employees are grouped in teams, specialized on certain aspects of their job, working together in order to improve productivity and get better results. Because of that, monotony is just a matter of time so i...

19 April 2008
13:13 GMT

The Sex-Toy Mouse Makes You Love Your Computer Even More

Computers play an important role in our lives, and they need as much love and attention as humans. Well, it seems like performing regular maintenance tasks and removing spyware is a thing of the past. That is why a group of enthusiasts set up a project aimed at literally loving computers even more.The Interactive Fle...

11 April 2008
05:42 GMT

The Genes of Orgasmic Calls Found

All is in our genes. From speaking to laughing. Even the sex yells. A new research published in the journal PLos One has even found the first genes of sex calls in male mice. A male mouse on the way of having a hanky-panky session emits ultrasonic delight squeals. These vocalizations are the results of a gene control...

3 April 2008
14:06 GMT

Gamers, Start Fragging: the Cheetah Professional Gaming Kit Has Arrived!

Taiwanese computer peripherals manufacturer Behavior Tech Computer may not be as popular as Microsoft, Logitech or Razer, but when it comes to delivering professional gaming gear, it surely knows how to master the secret ingredients. The company's latest product is a keyboard / mouse combo aimed at the professio...

17 March 2008
06:54 GMT

Asustek's Mouse can Double as Storage Device, Gets Ruined By Form-Factor

Taiwanese PC vendor Asustek has released an extremely interesting proof-of-concept device, that combines a portable wireless mouse with flash storage. Unlike other manufacturers that are re-inventing the wheel, when it comes to novelty in terms of mice, Asustek's idea might have paid off if it were functional.Th...

10 March 2008
13:00 GMT

SteerMouse 3.9 Released. Available for Download

Fixes issues and that's it really, because that's pretty much everything new in this version. It has been confirmed that SteerMouse offers a few functions that Apple's driver doesn't, but are they really necessary and, if so, are they necessary to Mac users?The way SteerMouse 3.9's features a...

5 March 2008
03:42 GMT

3rd Party App Turns the iPhone into a Touchpad for Your PC

Is there anything that iPhone can't do? I swear to God it's becoming the perfect gadget to own by the passing of each day. How would you like to control your computer from the comfort of your couch/bed using it? With Touchpad, you'll be able to perform tasks such as play, pause, rewind, fast forward, s...

22 February 2008
09:39 GMT

Obsessed With Cleaning? Try the Thanko USB Vacuum Mouse

There are a whole lot of mice on the market, but there's no one that sucks as much as the one I will talk about in this article. If you suddenly decide that it's no avail in reading about a mouse that's so bad, rest at ease, it literally sucks - it is world's first device born from the union of a ...

19 February 2008
10:57 GMT

Sanwa's Keyboard: Don't Worry, It's Not a Busted Laptop

Japanese peripherals manufacturer Sanwa has released a new keyboard with a built-in laptop-style touchpad. The first time I saw its pictures, I thought that it's yet another case of laptop abuse from an user that got a bluescreen too many.No, this is just another peaceful clone of a notebook environment for thos...

4 February 2008
05:04 GMT

Hey, Where's The Mouse? Three Pointing Oddities

What's inflatable, can be molded and senses when you're starting losing it? The answer is simple: three absolutely weird mice you haven't heard of yet. Let's start with the beginning...Travel mice are really on the wave lately, because of the same reason external storage is facing increased demand...

31 January 2008
09:46 GMT

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 - The Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Combo

Logitech is alleged to be the world's first company to release a desktop combo with a keyboard and an accompanying mouse. The company has made a name out of its gaming mice and keyboards, but it also kept releasing quality kits aimed at the common user. This time, Logitech surprised the audience with two high-en...

25 January 2008
09:18 GMT

Camera Phones to Get PC Mouse Functionality

Mobile phones are getting more and more complex and have become far more than just communication tools for some years now. Therefore, researchers all over the world are trying to find extra functions that can be integrated into cell phones, mainly wishing to simplify and/or improve various everyday tasks and activiti...

23 January 2008
14:06 GMT

OCZ to Demonstrate Mind Controlled Gamer Mouse

Gaming is more than a leisure time activity, it has continuously evolved into a profitable business. Not only do the hardware and software providers earn important amounts of money, but so do professional gamers. Good hardware is essential, but fast response times make the difference between professionals and leisure...

18 January 2008
03:30 GMT

Mickey Mouse in Europe Soon

The launch of the British web site that showcases Walt Disney's games, films, music and social networking assets will be launched on Monday, and it almost follows the footstep of its US brother that saw the light earlier this year. It's an expanding business for the Entertainment group, as similar web sites...

7 December 2007
06:17 GMT

If You Can't Point, Then Push the Button!

When it comes to keyboard and mouse upgrades, most people inevitably think of two names: Logitech and Microsoft, the largest manufacturers of ergonomic, precision pointing devices. Well, Kensington showed the world that an exceptional product not always bears a "designer" label. "Outsiders" like Kensington show that ...

21 November 2007
11:32 GMT

A New Laser and Feature-Rich Genius Mouse

The computer peripherals manufacturing company Genius just announced the launch of a new combo mouse that incorporates many advanced functions, including a presenter. Called the Traveler 915BT Laser, this latest product offering from Genius is Bluetooth compatible and is especially designed for travelers as it's...

16 October 2007
04:55 GMT

Philips Intros a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Set

Philips just announced the launch of a new set of computer peripherals that are now available for users willing to switch from the traditional wired setup for mouse and keyboard to the wireless technology that allows more freedom of movement without the burden of wires and such.The two new Philips computer devices ar...

6 October 2007
04:40 GMT

NCsoft Introduces the Razer DeathAdder Mouse - Guild Wars Edition

Generally, when you hear "NCsoft has announced..." you'd expect a new game, an expansion pack and so on, but not a device, aiding you in your quest when playing Guild Wars, now would you? Didn't think so. Well, as it turns out, NCsoft Europe has just revealed to the press that a special Guild Wars edition o...

2 October 2007
09:15 GMT

Imation Introduces a Nice and Simple Mouse

Imation just announced the launch of a new plug and play compatible optical computer mouse which comes with both USB and PS/2 interfaces, being presented as the ideal solution for home and office use as it is well suited for viewing digital photos, scrolling through documents, spreadsheets and Power Point presentatio...

26 September 2007
02:55 GMT

6D in 3D in a Computer Mouse

Sandio's 3DGame O' is a computer mouse that goes beyond the ''point and click'' function of a traditional mouse as it comes with advanced 3D functions that will make gamers tremble with joy. Because the typical computer mouse is normally working in a 2D environment and because in most m...

19 September 2007
05:29 GMT

'Welcome to Hawaii', Said a Mouse

Themed computer mice are not something new, but most of them are more in the lines of penguins, hearts and so on. Well, if you just got tired of looking for a more out of the ordinary computer mouse, here it is. In fact two of them. Hawaiian themed computer mice, one with a red and one with a blue theme that will say...

17 September 2007
10:29 GMT

SlimBlade Media Notebook: Reinvent The Computer Interface

Kensington Computer Products Group today announced the launch of a line of computer input devices which are gathered under the general name of SlimBlade Lifestyle Collection and are aimed at both mobile computer users and at desktop systems. The highlights of these new products are rich feature sets that are combined...

17 September 2007
08:44 GMT

Smart, Sleek and Sexy Razer Bluetooth Mice

Razer announced the launch of a new computer mouse named Razer Pro|Click Mobile which comes as a continuation of the company's line of high quality products designed for the ultimate gaming experience. Unlike most computer mouse models available today on the market, the Razer Pro|Click Mobile sports an ambidextr...

15 September 2007
03:48 GMT

Yet Another Mouse and Phone Combo

One of the most popular communication methods today is the World Wide Web and a number of related technologies that are using the Voice over IP (VoIP for short) protocol are becoming widely used. Among the many programs and applications that are using these technologies, Skype is probably the most popular as it allow...

13 September 2007
04:24 GMT

Palm Reading Mouse to Improve Security

It can't read your future, but it will scan your palm and trace your veins. This will work as a security pattern - the mouse will do the scan every time a hand touches it and if it does not recognize the pattern, it won't grant you access to the computer! This has just been announced today by Fujitsu Limite...

11 September 2007
09:04 GMT

For Linux Lovers: The Penguin Mouse

A computer mouse is no longer a simple object as nowadays it may come in a variety of shapes and sizes, colors and tones, bigger and smaller and sporting exotic or more common features. Among the shapes that a computer mouse can take these days is the shape of a little happy penguin, looking especially for those Linu...

7 September 2007
10:11 GMT

A Mouse? A Phone? Why Not Both?

One of the most popular pieces of hardware today is the mouse and one of the most popular ways to communicate is the World Wide Web, so it was just a matter of time before the two faced each other. As the Skype protocol and program are widely used for making voice over IP, VoIP for short, calls, why not combine the t...

4 September 2007
08:59 GMT

The Scroll Wheel Is Obsolete, Try The New Touch Scroll

Genius announced the first Opto Mouse in the world, the Traveler 355 Laser mouse, which features an impressive 1600 DPI (Dots Per Inch), laser motion sensor and the very first touch sensor to be implemented in a mouse.The Genius Traveler 355 Laser mouse uses no traditional scroll wheel as it implements the OptoWheel ...

28 August 2007
03:11 GMT

Frag Your Enemies with a Laser Mouse

SteelSeries is one of the best known manufacturers and suppliers of gaming gear and the company just announced the launch of two new professional gaming mice that are aimed at top level gamers: the SteelSeries Ikari Optical and SteelSeries Ikari Laser mice. The new mice are aimed at complementing the already existing...

25 August 2007
05:27 GMT

Dust-Off with Your Keyword

Dust-Off just released a specialized kind of backpack that is aimed at gamers that are moving their gear from one LAN party to another and need a safe place to store their trusted keyboards and mice. The new "Keyboard Quiver" is an original idea and it offers enough internal space to allow the deposit of a keyboard, ...

21 August 2007
05:38 GMT

Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse

Logitech announced today that it releases the new generation of mice for notebooks based on the Bluetooth technology, and called the Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks. Among the huge number of mice and other pointing devices, Logitech designed and manufactured mice always came at the top or very near t...

14 August 2007
07:42 GMT

Testing The Solar Mice

Wireless mice are all too common nowadays in a computing environment that is more and more centered on mobility. The main drawback of most such wireless mice is that after a few days at most the batteries must be changed, or if rechargeable units are used they must be left several hours to replenish their energy leve...

7 August 2007
06:42 GMT

Logitech Has a Surprise for Notebook Users

Logitech just announced the release of a new mouse model aimed at the mobile user segment of the mouse market. The VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse is an adaptation of an earlier model named VX Revolution mouse. The VX Nano features a plug and forget nano-sized receiver that provides maximum mobility for PC laptop and M...

23 July 2007
06:06 GMT

Global Design Award for The NZ Keyboard

One of the stars of the 2007 edition of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA for short), was the invention of a design group from New Zealand. The computer keyboard won the much-coveted gold award. The LOMAK keyboard is especially designed for disabled persons and because of its unique features, it should...

23 July 2007
03:57 GMT

House Mice, Terrible Killers of Swan-Sized Birds

Little house mice are not the cute pets they may seem. These ferocious beasts can kill seabirds 300 times their weight on an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Till now, house mice (Mus musculus) were believed to be harmless to island birds. Now, video footage depicts hoards of tiny house mice as they invade the nes...

10 July 2007
03:35 GMT

A Mouse and Keyboard Set for Mac Users from Microsoft

Microsoft has launched a fine set of mice and keyboards up to now, and its current release will probably be just as good. Only one difference from the other Microsoft sets: this one is not designed for PC, but for Mac users.The Mac-aimed set consists of a wireless Comfort Curbe keyboard and a wireless High Definition...

9 July 2007
11:27 GMT

Belkin Dares You to Catch Their Washable Mouse With the Mouse Trap

Do you remember when was the last time you've spilled something onto your mouse, thus ruining it forever? Well, if this thing happens way too often, then perhaps you should check out Belkin's latest offering, namely the Washable Mouse, a peripheral that can really take a beating....sorry, washing.The main ...

28 June 2007
03:21 GMT

The Ring Mouse Is Here

It all depends on how fast people will adopt the new design. Actually this statement is true in most cases. Just look at the actual design of keyboards and mice and you will realize that a lot has changed since they first appeared. However this is by far the biggest structural change that ever happened to the mouse. ...

14 June 2007
05:41 GMT

Kirby Mouse Attack Squeaks its Way onto the DS

The collection of thieving mice is back with Kirby in a platform game, where gamers must find their way to the exit door of each level, eliminating enemies and finding treasures along the way. Kirby Mouse Attack makes full use of the DS's two screens, allowing players to challenge three others in three game mode...

23 May 2007
06:11 GMT




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