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My quest for the perfect productivity mouse
The humble PC mouse is underestimated. We tested some of the best on the market to see which can serve as a reliable daily driver.
Logitech's new Aurora gaming accessories are 'inclusive' but expensive
Logitech has launched the Aurora Collection, a line of "gender-exclusive" gaming accessories including a mouse, keyboard and headset.
Can a gaming mouse filled with holes really be water resistant?
SteelSeries' Aerox 3 Wireless is an ultra-light gaming mouse full of holes that shakes off water like a duck.
This mouse embryo grew in an artificial uterus
Researchers have managed to grow the embryo of a mammal inside an artificial womb for the first time.
Gaming accessories that can make your setup a lot cuter
Here's a list of cute gaming accessories to spice up your setup, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Razer claims the Viper 8K is its most responsive mouse ever
Razer's new Viper 8K mouse features the company's second-generation optical switches, Focus Plus sensor and an 8,000Hz polling rate.
Mad Catz's new mice have mechanical switches with a 2ms response time
Mad Catz hopes that its new Dakota mechanical switches will entice you to think about gaming mice the same way you think about keyboards.
Logitech's latest wireless esports mouse is its lightest yet
Logitech's G Pro X Superlight is its lightest esports mouse yet, with a powerful Hero 25K sensor.
Get a free Razer mouse when you buy a Huntsman TE keyboard at Best Buy
Best Buy has an intriguing deal on a pair of Razer peripherals.
Apple may expand mouse support with iPadOS 14
It appears that Apple may bring mouse support to iPad OS 14. Apple added some compatibility for external mice as an Accessibility setting in iOS 13, but 9to5Mac has spotted code that suggests mouse-compatibility could be the norm beginning with iOS 14 (iPadOS 14).
Razer's Viper mouse uses optical switches to get that perfect headshot
No matter how great a gaming mouse is, there's always going to be some sort delay from when you click a button, to when your computer registers it. Razer is hoping to shave that delay a bit with its latest mouse, the Viper ($80), which uses optical switches instead of mechanical ones. When you click the Viper's left or right buttons, they trigger a shutter that crosses an infrared beam, which instantly sends a signal to your computer. The company also claims it'll reduce the bounce back effect that you get from some gaming mice, which makes it harder for your computer to detect rapid clicks.
Bacteria from your gut may be the key to running farther
What separates average athletes from elite ones? Aside from years and years of training, dedication to the craft and natural advantages, it may have to do with what is in your gut. In a paper published this week in Nature Medicine, researchers from the Wyss Institute at Harvard revealed that a particular type of bacteria called Veillonella was found in higher quantities in marathon runners. That bacteria could lead to better performance.
Turtle Beach buys Roccat to create a gaming accessory empire
Competition in the gaming gear space might just heat up -- Turtle Beach, best known for its gaming headsets, is buying game accessory maker Roccat for $14.8 million. The company isn't shy about its plans. It's snapping up Roccat to add keyboards, mice and other gaming peripherals to its catalog in a bid to create a "$100 million PC gaming accessories business." Both sides are betting this will help them expand into regions where they're historically weak. You'll be more likely to see Roccat gear in North America, for example.
Logitech's vertical mouse could save your wrist
There's a good chance you're holding your mouse wrong. Maybe you're gripping it too hard, or your hand is just at a bad angle. While mouse-related injuries are fairly common, if you're experiencing wrist or arm pain regularly, it's probably time to look at ergonomic mice. That's an area Logitech has been exploring for years, most recently with the MX Ergo, which brought back the trackball for the modern era. But now, Logitech is embarking on entirely new territory: its first vertical mouse.
Scientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Brain "organoids" made from stem cells are a promising way to study the brain, but the longest they've survived in a petri dish is just five weeks. Researchers from the Salk Institute recently implanted a bean-sized brain organoid into a mouse, and covered it with a transparent window. The material was able to get a blood supply from the mouse and survived for up to 233 days, displaying the same properties and growth as if it were in a newborn. It's a big advance for organoids and could help scientists study and treat mental illness and brain injuries.
Logitech is bringing back the trackball mouse
Logitech is going back to reinventing the trackball mouse. The MX ERGO apparently marks the company's first new trackball in almost ten years, pairing a more subtler color scheme with an adjustable hinge for better wrist posture and pronation. This means that unlike the MX ERGO's wide-bodied predecessors, you shouldn't get so much hand cramp -- or at least that's the sales pitch. Cursor speed and accuracy can be changed with a button-press, while the wireless mouse should work up to four months on a full charge, with a fast-charge option to ensure you make it through an entire day with as little as a minute of charging.
Logitech's PowerPlay delivers no-compromise wireless gaming mice
It's 2017 and many hardcore PC gamers are still devoted to their wired mice. Ask them why and you'll likely get two reasons: You don't have to worry about charging them, and there's no need to worry about potential latency issues. Either of those issues could be incredibly frustrating during the middle of a heated match. That's why Logitech developed its PowerPlay system, which can wirelessly charge mice while they're sitting on a specialized mousepad. Together with the company's latest wireless technology, PowerPlay could finally be the first cord-free mouse to completely satisfy PC gamers.
Experimental drug could restore memories after brain injury
An experimental drug could have major implications for patients suffering from memory disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI). In tests, the drug known as ISRIB completely restored the ability to learn and remember in brain-injured mice -- even on those that were treated up to a month after injury. The findings are contrary to most research on brain trauma, which claims treatments must be carried out urgently to preserve normal function.
Logitech's wireless-mouse charging tech feels like a miracle
Logitech's main mission at E3 this year: proving to gamers that wireless mice are just as capable, and sometimes more so, than their corded counterparts. The company revealed two innovations at the show: Lightspeed, its low-latency wireless-transmission technology, and PowerPlay, a way to charge mice while using them on a custom mat. Both solve the main complaints some gamers have around wireless mice: that they're laggy and could lose charge at any moment.
Alienware's E3 is all about gaming monitors and accessories
It might surprise you to learn that Dell is one of the best monitor makers around. At E3 today, the company announced that it's taking its display expertise deeper into the gaming arena with the launch of new Alienware monitors. They sport the brand's more elaborate aesthetic, but most importantly, they pack in fast refresh rates and support for either NVIDA's G-SYNC technology or AMD's Freesync (which reduces image tearing and choppinesss). Additionally, Alienware is launching a new suite of accessories, and it's bringing Intel and AMD's most powerful CPUs to its flagship Area 51 desktop.
