Enlarge (credit: David Aubrey ) Over the last decade or so, the science community has been concerned about what has been called the “reproducibility crisis”: the apparent failure of some significant experiments to produce the same results when they’re repeated. That failure has led to many suggestions about what might be done to improve matters, […]
Enlarge / Razer Viper V2 Pro. (credit: Razer) If you prefer a mouse that glides across a mousepad—or a glass surface, in this case—with minimal effort, finding a lightweight, cordless one is a good move. Lightweight mice are often LED-laden or hole-riddled pieces that look odd in most settings outside of a gaming den. But Razer’s […]
Enlarge / Is this wide, miniature peripheral the future of ergonomic mice? (credit: ConceptPix/Kickstarter) A strong ergonomic PC peripheral makes usage feel as natural as possible. That means avoiding strain and unnecessary pressure, lots of support, minimal movement, and, if you’re at a desk, helping to maintain 90-degree angles in the arms and legs. Vertical mice, […]
Enlarge / Logitech’s Lift is a wireless, vertical mouse. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: Logitech Lift Sensor Optical (model not disclosed) Connectivity options Bluetooth Low Energy, 2.4 GHz wireless dongle Programmable buttons 4 Onboard profiles 0 Lighting None Size 4.25 x 2.76 x 2.8 inches (108 x 70 x 71 mm) Weight 0.28 […]
Enlarge / Glorious Model I mouse. (credit: Glorious ) On Wednesday, PC peripherals-maker Glorious released a lightweight mouse with a magnetic trick up its sleeve. Gamers and workers alike can take advantage of the large array of customizable buttons on Glorious’ Model I mouse. Using Glorious’ software, you can program the mouse’s nine buttons to […]
Enlarge / Roccat Burst Pro Air. (credit: Roccat) Some of the most advanced wireless mice are on the heftier side, which can make constantly pushing them around a lot of work. A lighter mouse, on the other hand, is easier to travel with. One trend in particular sees companies cutting holes into their mouse chassis to […]
Enlarge (credit: Scharon Harding) You may think of the mouse as one of the most basic PC peripherals. And some mice may be. Point, click, and you’re done. But modern mice, especially those in the high-end, gaming, and wireless realms, have come a long way. And if you’re looking for a more advanced mouse, you may […]
Enlarge / Logitech Signature M650 in the rose colorway. (credit: Scharon Harding) Specs at a glance: Logitech Signature M650 Sensor Optical (model not disclosed) Connectivity options Bluetooth Low Energy or 2. 4 GHz dongle Programmable buttons 3 Onboard profiles 0 Lighting None Size Standard: 4. 22×2. 43×1. 49 inches (107. 19×61. 80×37. 8 mm) Large: […]
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | MSI) When tech gets stale, one thing the industry does to try to get shoppers excited about new products is offer bigger and better specs. In 2021, a lot of focus went into beefing up the speed specs, measured in hertz, of PC peripherals (a hertz, or […]
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft ) Foldable screens have allowed for some wacky phone and PC designs over the past few years. As bendy tech continues to trend, Microsoft wants to bring the fold to the wireless mouse. According to an international patent spotted by German tech site WindowsUnited , Microsoft is exploring the idea of a […]