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Logitech MX Vertical mouse wants to ease the strain on your wrist

David Nield August 20, 2018

Injuries and strains from repetitive computer use are all too common, which is why the new Logitech MX Vertical tries something a little different. The mouse is designed to be held in a more natural hand position, reducing effort and strain while keeping all the usual point-and-click functionality.

Logitech says its MX Vertical mouse reduces wrist strain by 10 percent

Medical

Experimental drug reverses fatty diet-induced hair loss and skin damage in mice

Rich Haridy July 30, 2018

Using a new experimental drug, researchers at Johns Hopkins have successfully reversed baldness, hair whitening and skin inflammation caused by high-fat diets in mice. It's hoped the research could lead to treatments to reverse baldness and speed wound healing.

An experimental drug may lead to treatments that help reverse hair loss and improve wound healing

Computers

Microsoft goes back to basics with the Classic IntelliMouse

Michael Irving June 26, 2018

Computer mice have seen some crazy innovations over the years but, arguably, the basic design was perfected decades ago. With that in mind Microsoft is now bringing back an updated version of its venerable IntelliMouse.

Microsoft has released the Classic IntelliMouse, an updated version of its distinctive mouse series from the ...

Music

SMASHmouse keeps musicians' hands free to play

Ben Coxworth April 17, 2018

If you're trying to learn a musical instrument from an online tutorial, it can be frustrating whenever you have to take your hands off that instrument to work the computer. That's what Atlanta-based musician Robb Dillon found, so he invented the SMASHmouse.

SMASHmouse is a foot-operated mouse, optimized for use by musicians

Games

The Lexip is a mad mashup of mouse, joystick and controller

Michael Irving February 1, 2018

The Lexip 3D mouse is a bit of a Frankenstein’s monster, cobbling together elements of a mouse, joystick and controller into a device that almost gives an unfair advantage in a fast-paced match.

The Lexip 3D mouse is a weird hybrid of a gaming mouse, joystick and controller

Games

Gaming peripheral icon rises from bankruptcy ashes

Paul Ridden January 5, 2018

Veteran US gaming hardware maker Mad Catz closed its doors at the end of March 2017 and looked to be heading for the history books. But now the brand is back, and will be showing off its first new peripherals at CES 2018.

The Mad Catz Rat Air wireless gaming mouse leads the charge for the company's return from ...

Computers

Cougar allows gamers to tweak settings on the mouse itself

Paul Ridden December 29, 2017

To get the best from a gaming mouse, some peripherals require users to spend time before each session adjusting parameters in software running on the gaming rig. Cougar has installed a small LCD display on its Surpassion mouse that allows gamers to adjust key settings on the mouse itself.

Key settings on Cougar's Surpassion gaming mouse can be adjusted using dedicated buttons and a small ...

Games

Logitech tempts gamers away from cables with charging mouse mat

Paul Ridden June 12, 2017

Many gamers favor cabled mice over wireless for the simple reason that they don't want their battery-powered clickers to die just when they're needed most. Logitech has therefore developed the Powerplay wireless charging pad to sooth a gamer's range anxiety.

The Powerplay wireless charging mousepad from Logitech

Computers

Z takes mouse control into the third dimension

Michael Irving August 9, 2016

The Z is a customizable gaming mouse from Swiftpoint that elegantly expands the functions of a handful of buttons with context-sensitive input and tilt, roll and pivot movements – it even lets users lift it off the desk.

Swiftpoint's Z mouse incorporates tilt and pivot functionality, as well as the ability to lift it ...

Computers

Ergonomic mouse tells you when to take a break

Chris Wood June 21, 2016

A crowdfunding project is aiming to bring a new ergonomic mouse to market, combining an upright, neutral gripping position with visual signals telling the user to take regular small breaks.