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Genius Navigator 905BT Wireless Bluetooth Mouse Available Now for $32.99

, Aug 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Considering some of you out there are probably heading back to school around this time (or if you're already there), you might be looking for a new electronic toy to buy. And hey, if you can write it off as a school-related purchase, why not, right? That's what Genius is hoping to rope you in with, as they've just announced their new Navigator 905BT wireless mouse, featuring Bluetooth technology inside. Read The Full Story

PlayStation controller buttons explained (by the man who designed them)

, Aug 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

The origins of the PlayStation controller's triangle, circle, square and cross buttons can't exactly be described as a mystery on a par with the disappearance of the Mayans, but we've always been pretty curious about where the four symbols came from.  Now we know, thanks to a Famitsu magazine interview with Teiyu Goto, the man responsible for the external design of PlayStation consoles, their peripherals and accessories, for the last 17 years.  In among detailing the distinctive dual-grip design, Goto says the four symbols were actually an attempt to keep things straightforward while rivals were using letters. Read The Full Story

SmartFish ErgoMotion Mouse Now Available for $49.95

, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

The mouse changes all the time. Perhaps not in such revolutionary ways that people take notice each and every time it happens, but it certainly happens. SmartFish has just released a new design on an old favorite, and they're hoping that it's bold and new enough that it will capture the attention of consumers out there. And, considering it's the first to feature a patented swivel mechanism, they may just be on to something. Read The Full Story

ColorWare splash custom ink on the Magic Trackpad

, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [1]

ColorWare have already waved their magic ink-pot at Apple's recent Mac mini and iPhone 4, so it comes as little surprise to see the Magic Trackpad next up for a custom paint-job.  $145 gets you a brand new Magic Trackpad finished in the color scheme of your choosing, though given the Apple peripheral's minimalist design, there isn't a huge amount of room for flexibility. Read The Full Story

Bluetooth iPad keyboard case crosses FCC [Updated]

, Aug 24th 2010 Discuss [3]

Bluetooth keyboards for the iPad aren't exactly rare, but we're still waiting for that perfect pairing: something portable, that doesn't add too much bulk and that makes for an impromptu netbook replacement when you need to batter in a few thousand words on the move.  Shenzhen Paoluy Silicone Technology Co.'s new iPad keyboard case (BL-BKB76), freshly spotted at the FCC, certainly looks like it could hit at least the first two points. Read The Full Story

TiVo Slide Remote gives the peanut QWERTY

, Aug 23rd 2010 Discuss [1]

Text-entry on increasingly complex DVRs is getting to be a multi-tapping headache, and it's one that TiVo are hoping to rectify with a little QWERTY keyboard action.  The new TiVo Slide Remote has, as the name suggests, a pull-out QWERTY 'board, hooking up to your TiVo unit via Bluetooth and working with the company's progressive search system. Read The Full Story

iControlPad for iPhone production parts now shipping [Updated]

, Aug 23rd 2010 Discuss [1]

It's been a while since the iControlPad team told us the release of the snap-on iPhone gaming controller peripheral was imminent, but general availability looks like it could be fast approaching.  Team member Craig Rothwell has been tweeting photos of the first mass produced sections, and while he's yet to show the central control panel it's obvious how everything will come together. Update: More photos and availability information after the cut Read The Full Story

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse gets premature unveil

, Aug 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

Last we heard, Microsoft's Arc Touch Mouse was due sometime next month; that hasn't stopped German retailer notebooksbilliger jumping the gun and putting up their product page.  According to their details, the Arc Touch Mouse is a wireless peripheral that physically bends for comfortable mousing but flattens out for easier transportation.  It has a large touch-scroll sensor - presumably the grey bar running between the buttons - for easier navigation. Read The Full Story

Logitech unveils Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800

I love me some Logitech keyboards and out of all of the keyboards I have ever used my hands down favorite for plain old working is the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard. The thing that I really like about the illuminated Keyboard is that it is really thin and comfortable to type on. Logitech has announced a new Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800 today that is somewhat similar. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii Classic Controller in Gold Included in Goldeneye 007 Classic Edition

, Aug 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

When most video game players think about First Person Shooters (FPS), one of the highest-ranking titles is Goldeneye. It's present on the Nintendo 64 way back in the day was an explosive one, and it provided countless hours of gaming bliss for a countless number of players out there. With the announcement that Goldeneye would be getting a new breath of life for the Nintendo Wii, people started immediately wondering how it would play with the Wii's motion controller. Well, you can also go the "classic" route, if you want -- and it even includes a Classic Controller to go along with it. Read The Full Story

Logitech G930 headset, G700 mouse & G510 keyboard target gamers

Logitech's peripheral department has been busy again, this time pushing out a game-centric trio of keyboard, headset and mouse.  The Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930, Logitech Wireless Gaming Mouse G700 and the Logitech Gaming Keyboard G510 are all of the opinion that more buttons are better, and as such are heavily encrusted. Read The Full Story

Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse $69.95 MRSP spotted; due September?

Details on Microsoft's Arc Touch Mouse continue to dribble out, with the peripheral now showing up with an official MRSP on a reseller price list.  According to that list, the Arc Touch Mouse will be priced at $69.95 - unsurprisingly falling into line with Apple's multitouch peripherals, the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad.  Meanwhile, there's also talk of when we can expect to see the Arc Touch Mouse arrive. Read The Full Story

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