diy

An Old Mouse Makes a Great Toothbrush Holder

So you don't have money for a toothbrush holder, but you have several unused computer mice lying around. Okay, I see where your priorities lie. Fortunately, one of those mice can be turned into a suitable alternative. [Gearfuse via Keetsa]

07/07/09

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Comment by chazified: wish it had a bacon holder on it.... 4 Responses | Other threads

bad ideas

Grossest Mouse Ever Works While Scraping Dead Skin Off Your Feet

Someone decided it would be fun to combine a Ped Egg, used for scraping dead skin off of your feet, with an optical mouse. What resulted is gross. Don't believe me? There's a video. Oh god, there's a video. More »

06/29/09

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By Adam Frucci

Comment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: I don't understand why people like removing the calluses off their feat. I find them quite functional. I... 7 Responses | Other threads

mouse

Belkin's Comfort Mice Supposedly Make Portable Mice Less Crippling

Portable mice for laptops are usually only good for one thing: giving you an eagle claw hand. Belkin's Comfort series of mice supposedly helps that—because it has comfort right in the name. More »

06/24/09

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By Jason Chen

Comment by Yanguang: Does anyone else absolutely hate laptop touchpads? 8 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b Is Portable With Hyper-Fast Scrolling

Logitech introduced its newest notebook mouse today—the M555b. Besides Bluetooth connectivity, the M555b also features a nearly frictionless scroll wheel, laser tracking and a low battery indicator. More »

06/16/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by kosikutioner: Is there a back button? If not, that kills it. I currently have the microsoft bluetooth notebook one and it... 8 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Sony VGP-BMS10 Bluetooth Mouse: Knights With Laser Beams

To protect the meek scrollwheel, the honorable Sony VGP-BMS10 Bluetooth mouse took an oath of loyalty and drew its metal shield. Then a laser was placed in its underbelly to track foe and friend alike. More »

06/16/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by mat: oooh, classy "off" indicator Sony. It might have looked good if it didn't look bad. more » | Other threads

lightning review

Razer Sphex Mousepad Lightning Review

The Gadget: Razer's ultrathin Sphex mousepad is sufficiently neat: It's more like a sheet of rugged paper that's sticky on one side and a solid, plasticky, mousing surface on the other. More »

06/12/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by JoeLikesRamen Likes You!: I don't use a mousepad, I just sit my Logitech G5 mouse on top of my desk. Are there any... 13 Responses | Other threads

Trackpads

I Love Trackpads!

Somewhere, as I transitioned from being a proud desktop user with parts scattered around my room, to the being a dedicated laptop user, I forgot how to use a mouse. And today, I embrace the swiftness of the trackpad. More »

06/10/09

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By Brian Lam

Comment by kitsuneconundrum: Lenovo's red dot is clearly superior. 37 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

If The FF8 Gunblade Were a Mouse, It Would Probably Look Something Like This

By the looks of things, designer Andrey Chirkov is a big fan of Final Fantasy. His concept mouse seems to take its design cues from the FF8 Gunblade—or a hoof (I'm not really sure). More »

06/05/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by Kaiser-Machead: If it were Jedediah Johnson's mouse, it would be a hoof. 4 Responses | Other threads

Trackpads

Synaptics Clickpad Brings the Clickable Trackpad Design to PCs

Synaptics Clickpad will bring the buttonless, clickable trackpad (found in the current MacBook line) to PC laptops, complete with their full suite of multitouch gestures. More »

06/01/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by John Blair: Synaptics may have a fair bit of trouble with this. Apple was awarded a patent for their multi-touch trackpad design... 10 Responses | Other threads

mice

Cooler Master Storm Gaming Mouse Has Its Own Display, Adjustable DPI

Tweaktown got some eyes-on time with Cooler Master's upcoming Storm gaming mouse, which has a built-in OLED display, adjustable DPI, and lights, lights, lots of lights. More »

05/27/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by Kraken: They need to put little fans in mice. My hands get all sweaty holding on to my mouse for too... 3 Responses | Other threads

transformers

Trypticon Transformer Changes Into a Decepticon Assault Base Travel Mouse

From the same folks who built the undeniably fantastic Ravage transforming USB drive we saw a few days ago, this 800-dpi Trypticon laser mouse is, quite simply, a more formidable Decepticon, and a better gadget. More »

05/21/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by USB_Humping_Dog: Man, Trypticon sure got anorexic... The real thing was pretty cool; not sure if it was the only transformer that could... 2 Responses | Other threads

mice

Munchkin-Chic Lingo Wireless Mouse Might Be the World's Smallest

Nobody asked for it, but here it is: the 'world's smallest' wireless mouse! This thumb-sized min-strosity will run for 15 hours on one charge, assuming you can go that long without losing it.
More »

05/06/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by Kyle Wu: Hi, how are you today? Allow me to invite you to a cougar dating community ____ Cougarster. C om ____... 5 Responses | Other threads

mods

Mouse-Controlled PSP Proves That No Two Devices Are Safe From Forced Mating

This video shows that, with enough hacking, you can control PSP games with a PS/2 trackball mouse. Incidentally, it also shows that you probably don't want to. [PSPFreak via NowhereElse]

05/05/09

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By John Herrman

Comment by ZaxxonQ.com: Dude did all of that and couldn't even go with an optical mouse? 0_o 5 Responses | Other threads

image cache

But the Trackball Would Get All Sandy!

Imagine taking your first real vacation in years, only to find this beach in Xiamen, China, overrun with giant, concrete reminders of work. Still, better than a bunch of performance related acronyms. [Picasa via Engadget]

04/27/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Curves: Whats with the finger groove? My mouses do not have that. Seems too unifiorm to me; I will not be... 8 Responses | Other threads

japan

Spider Mouse Is Perfect for Arachnophobes

Spider Mouse, Spider Mouse/Does whatever Spider Mouse does/Can he swing/from a web?/no he can't/he's a mouse/look out!/he's a Spider Mouse! Sing this song in your head all morning. You are welcome. [Japan Probe]

04/23/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by elementary: If you're going to make a corded spider-mouse, wouldn't it be logical to turn the thing around and have the... 3 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Weramouse V2 Ungracefully Revives the Trackball From the Dead

The basic idea for the Weramouse V2 is good—a portable mouse for places like the living room that you hold and operate like a gun/Wii Nunchuck—but does it really need a trackball for cursor movement? More »

04/22/09

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By Adrian Covert

Comment by Improbable: That one doesn't look like much fun, but trackballs are far from dead. I've been using Logitech's thumb-operated trackballs for... 3 Responses | Other threads

software

Five Free Apps That Put Your Mouse on Steroids

I spend half my day using a trackpad, but Maximum PC's five apps that turbocharge your mouse make me miss it: StrokeIt, besides the dirty name, lets you assign gestures to any app. [MaximumPC, Screenshot]

04/21/09

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mice

This Is a Mouse

The 3DConnexion Spacepillot Pro, specifically. It takes 3DConnex's previous SpaceNavigator knob and adds just about everything else a CAD pro, Pixar artist or Second Life sex addict could ever need. More »

04/16/09

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By John Mahoney

Comment by Fatty Shcock: This would be great to help make things easier in 3DSMAX and Maya for me. But for that price,... 8 Responses | Other threads

gaming

SideWinder X3 Gaming Mouse More Count Dooku Than Darth Vader

Microsoft's SideWinder gaming mice get more homogenized every release: The $40 X3 looks normal, almost boring, more Clone Wars than Darth Vader. It's got 2000DPI, on-the-fly switching and a single thumb button (WTF). [Microsoft]

04/14/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by Kaiser-Machead: Hi, I'm a non-gamer, also known as Virtualis Protonoobis. I'm humbly requesting some sort of explanation as to why a single... 6 Responses | Other threads

review

Razer Mamba vs. SideWinder X8: Wireless Gaming Mice Review

Gamers have avoided wireless mice like girls with cooties, fearing the grim fate of death and teabagging induced by milliseconds of lag. Razer's Mamba and Microsoft SideWinder X8 promise total wireless freedom, sans teabagging. More »

04/13/09

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By matt buchanan

Comment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Hey, let's not diminish the impact that teabagging has had on today's society, and the damage it causes. 15 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Gold Bullion Wireless Mouse: Right Click With Your Goldfinger

Sadly, this mouse is not made out of real gold bullion, which would have made it completely insane, but it does go well with your fake gold USB hub and gold PC. More »

04/10/09

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By Sean Fallon

Comment by World's Greatest Mactard!: How about a mouse shaped like a Turd or Penis? 3 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Fingertip Mini Mini USB Trackball Is, Well...Mini

For those of you that hear "Fingertip Mini Mini" and think "vibrator" I'm with you. However, this device doles out pleasure by offering mobile users a compact means of interface control. More »

03/25/09

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mice

Elecom Scope Node Laser Mouse Clearly Built With Robot Paws in Mind

I am joining others in not caring about the legitimacy of Elecom's claims of precision based on positioning the laser between your thumb and forefinger for their Scope Node mouse. This thing looks awesome. More »

03/18/09

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By John Mahoney

Comment by Christopher Cox: Okay ... the author of this article obviously did not re-read his own article. QUOTE: "I am joining others in not caring... 7 Responses | Other threads

mouse

Microsoft Arc Mouse Special Edition Colors Salute Vegetables, Nature

Microsfot's collapsible Arc Mouse will be available this month in frost white, eggplant purple, deep olive green and marine blue for $50. Nice, but I do prefer my colors marketed under one umbrella theme. [Microsoft]

03/10/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by dimithrak: Microsoft should seriously consider manufacturing their own hardware.. in terms of computers.. Im guessing they'd do great!. 5 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

mLani MoBi Fuses Mouse with PS3 Controller

I've tried various solutions to bring a mouse and keyboard to the PS3, but the most elegant idea I've seen by far is the mLani MoBi. More »

03/03/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by WaffleTeamStrike: It's hilarious reading the comments about how game pads are better than mouse and keyboard. Us true gamers know what's... 4 Responses | Other threads

mouse

Double Click Your Body to Cleanliness With the Soap Mouse

We've seen washable mouses and mouses you don't need to wash before, but have you ever thought of possibly washing yourself with a mouse?
More »

02/18/09

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By Elaine Chow

Comment by tkohrs2002: My eyes lit up at the thought of washing myself with a mouse, i was terribly disappointed when i click... 4 Responses | Other threads

mousepads

Male Pattern Baldness Mousepad Just Begs to Be Punched in the Face

Warning: If you are bald, there's a good chance that you will receive the Male Pattern Baldness Mousepad as some lame office joke. And if that happens, here's what you do: More »

01/26/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by 92BuickLeSabre: Spoken like someone who has hair. If you're actually bald, you simply roll your eyes and go about your day. (Seriously, most... 6 Responses | Other threads

review

Phantom Lapboard Review

The Phantom Lapboard is one of those fabled legends of the gadget world, a keyboard and mouse that you can use comfortably on a couch—in the making since 2004. More »

01/21/09

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Comment by OMG! Moeyyy: Boxer Briefs in the last pic? Atleast put on some pants 11 Responses | Other threads

kitchen

Clicking Kitchen Grip Puts a Mouse in Dinner the Good Way

Much of my kitchen is filled with hand-sewn potholders in which you can see the details down to the thread. But in the digital age, we prefer to see things down to the pixel. More »

01/16/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: OY, I can barely cook as it is, those gloves would make my eggs bug out. Somebody take them... 3 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

The Jet Mouse Locks In On That Promotion

That sterile, beige mouse just isn't getting the job done for you. How do we know? We just know. More »

01/14/09

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by Curves: Cute, but the ergonomics dont look very friendly. (I wonder if it will automatically expand the comments on Giz that... 2 Responses | Other threads

ces 2009

Razer Mamba Gaming Mouse Is Lag Free, Can Kill You With a Single Bite

The Razer Mamba looks like a winner for gamers or anyone looking for a high-performance mouse: Lag free, 2.4GHz wireless or wired, with teflon base, and 1ms polling rate, rather than the usual 8ms. More »

01/08/09

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By Jesus Diaz

Comment by The Intern: Detachable cord? So... It grows back? 3 Responses | Other threads

mods

Xbox 360 Mod Gives Keyboard and Mouse Support At Long Last

I know that no matter what controller I use, I'm awful at video games not involving Mario or Karts, but XIM's new mod'll surely be of interest to hardcore Xbox 360 gamers. More »

01/03/09

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Comment by Evangelion: Nothing will ever beat the mouse and keyboard for FPS. NOTHING!!! 18 Responses | Other threads

cars

Road Mice Help You Burn Out at Work (Sales Pitch Needs Work)

Sometimes you don't want a mouse that looks like a mouse. Sometimes you want a mouse that looks like a Hot Wheels toy.

12/30/08

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By Mark Wilson

Comment by TerryinSt.Paul: Looks like your hand would hurt after an hour or so. 3 Responses | Other threads

apple

The Multitouch Mighty Mouse

Following Apple's patents on multitouch applied to mice, MacBlogz has created this simple prototype of how a multitouch Mighty Mouse could look like. I specially like the fact that it's aluminum and its profile.

12/19/08

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Comment by CaliBoom: Just make a friggin NORMAL mouse that has two+ buttons on it and I can take my Microsoft Mouse off... 19 Responses | Other threads

crapmodo

World's Smallest Optical Mouse Proves Some Gadgets Don't Need To Be Tinier

The Z-Nano mouse is claiming smallest optical mouse in the world: it's about the size of the finger you will use to daintily stab at its buttons. See it in diminutive action. More »

12/12/08

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Comment by jdbaile3: Pretty soon we will just have implants in our palm. 6 Responses | Other threads

peripherals

Rest Your Wrists on Delicious Processed Grain Product

I know what you're thinking right now. Everything's going alright, except for your damn mouse wrist. It's fatigued from browsing Gizmodo. If only you could rest it on a plump slice of Wonder Bread...

12/09/08

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Comment by SouthendXGF: this looks like the best thing since sliced... wait.... that reminds me - what was the "best thing" before sliced bread... 7 Responses | Other threads

logitech

Question of the Day: What's Your Favorite Mouse of All Time?

Today is the 40th anniversary of the mouse. Since then, it's evolved into different shapes, sprouted buttons, lost its tail and mutated all kinds of other crazy ways. But everyone has a favorite.

12/09/08

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Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Microsoft Optical Trackball. It never had the highest resolution, but it's comfortable and built to last. I've had... 17 Responses | Other threads

modding

Intricate Steampunk Mouse Might Have Gone A Bit Far With the Whole 'Actual Mouse Spine' Thing

Daniel Pon needed to make a steampunk mouse to accompany his tricked-out keyboard and monitor, so he got to work, and perhaps a little carried away. The end result is impressive. And kind of nauseating. More »

12/09/08

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By John Herrman

Comment by Mactacular: Am I seriously the only sicko out there who thinks this is the coolest, Nine inch Nails-esque piece of tech... 13 Responses | Other threads

logitech

Crazy Never Before Seen Logitech Mutant Mouse Prototypes

I love Logitech mice, so I actually dug their shameless mouse timeline. Even more awesome, though, are these amazing prototypes that never left their lab, like the three-scroll wheel monstrosity and hockey puck above.

12/03/08

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By matt buchanan

Comment by jonizzzle: Logitec mice are so comfortable to use. I wish apple made their mighty mice ergonomically correct and not just look... 10 Responses | Other threads

mice

Logitech Timeline of Mousery is Full of Memories, Logitech Advertising

It's a piece of promotional material, but it raises memories: your first, imprecise mousings; excitement at the earliest wireless mouse, and subsequent realization that it was uselessly jittery. More »

12/03/08

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Comment by hephiber: As a designer, I'm actually shocked (in a happy way) that Logitech's logo hasn't changed for a long time. Bravo, Logitech,... 5 Responses | Other threads

mouse

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