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Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - gaming hardware

2009 has been something of a glass ceiling for gamers. Yes, the software has continued to come and in more inventive ways than ever, but it's been pretty much the same kinds of consoles available on the shelves. At the same time, at E3 this summer, we saw some of the...

WarMouse offers 18-button OOMouse

A company called WarMouse has seen the problem of trying to remember a million shortcuts in applications like OpenOffice, Photoshop and some video games, and is attempting to solve it by building a slightly ridiculous 18-button mouse with analogue joystick and 512k of...

Apple Magic Mouse software released to all

Apple has released a software update for its new Magic Mouse, allowing all Mac users running Leopard and Snow Leopard to use the new mouse even though stock of the new product can't be found in retail stores.

Apple has so far only offered the new touch sensitive...

Apple Magic Mouse ditches buttons in favour of touch

Apple, as predicted, has announced a new mouse today that features the company's multi-touch technology rather than using a scroll wheel.

The new mouse, which for legal reasons has had to drop the "mighty" namesake will be called the Magic Mouse instead.

"Instead...

VIDEO: Mice get virtual reality video game

Mice have been given access to a first-person-shooter style virtual reality video game that has sparked fears that they may rise up and enslave the human population of the earth.

Just kidding. The real objective behind the study is to have a good look at neurological...

PHOTOS: Microsoft's 2009/10 accessories lineup

Microsoft has shown off its full 09/10 range of mice, keyboards and webcams and Pocket-lint was on hand to get photos of everything. Most of these products we've seen before in the form of a press release, but here's some close up shots of what they look like in person.

Transformers: USB drive and mouse in disguise

When was the last time you saw a USB drive do the above? Bonkers right, but not as crazy as the optical mouse that turns into a dinosaur.

Toshiba has teamed up with Hasbro to launch four official 1984 Transformers in the shape of a USB drive and optical mouse...

PHOTOS: Logitech's Darkfield Mice

Although we've seen press shots of Logitech's Darkfield mice, which claim to be able to track even on glass surfaces. Here's a few photos of what they look like outside of studio lighting. They're rather pretty, we think.

The larger, weird-shaped one is the...

Razer Naga MMO Mouse unveiled

Razer, the company behind a number of gaming mice and other accessories, has announced a mouse specially designed for MMORPGs - the Naga.

It's got a whopping 17 buttons - left and right click, scroll wheel, the regular forward and back buttons on the sides,...

DJ Mouse lets you do more than spin your scroll wheel

If the idea of filling in yet another spreadsheet has you turning away from your computer, one company is hoping to perhaps entice you back with the DJ mouse, a mixing desk found on the back of your mouse.

Aimed at music fans, the DJ Tech DJ mouse will allow...

Dead head mouse is the meanest mouse you'll ever see

Logitech and Microsoft might have mice that can work on virtually any surface, but they don't sell a mouse made from a skull.

Made from a sheep's head (we are told it died of natural causes), the mouse doesn't look like it's got that many extra buttons or a...

Logitech launches "Performance" and "Anywhere" MX mice

Logitech has unveiled a pair of mice that it says are the first to be able to track on glass surfaces. They use "Darkfield Laser" technology, which sounds more like something that an evil genius might have come up with to obliterate the Earth.

The tech uses...

Logitech launches Wireless Desktop MK700

Logitech has announced a new wireless desktop - the MK700. As usual, it consists of a keyboard and mouse, both of which are wireless.

The keyboard has "Incurve" keys which feature a concave design that, the company says, allows you to position your fingers propeerly....

Logitech announces G-series G500 mouse and G330 headset

Logitech has unveiled two new additions to its G-series line of gaming peripherals - the Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 and the Logitech Gaming Headset G330.

The successor to the G5 Laser Mouse, the Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 claims to deliver "a maximum hand speed...

Kensington SlimBlade TrackBall priced for the UK

Kensington's SlimBlade Trackball, already revealed in the States, has been priced for a UK launch.

Suitable both for the Mac and PC users, Kensington claims the input device "brings a whole new level of control, comfort and ease to today's digital savvy users".

Microsoft announces BlueTrack netbook mouse

With a veritable ton of netbooks already sold, and 35 million due to be snapped up in 2009, Microsoft is looking to the diminutive laptop market for its latest mouse.

With Microsoft's "BlueTrack" technology, that claims to work on any surface apart from glass,...

Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b debuts

Logitech has announced a new mouse on Tuesday that promises to offer hyper-fast scrolling.

The new Logitech Bluetooth Mouse M555b, catchy we know, will offer wireless connectivity for Bluetooth-enabled laptop and netbook computers and come with what Logitech...

Penguin mouse launches

Sadly not a new hybrid species, but a new novelty peripheral from Gadget4All.

The penguin-themed mouse is a wireless input device offering 800dpi resolution for Windows-based PCs.

Available in black, blue, pink and green, it's on sale now for...

The Loop pointer launches

In the States a futuristic remote control "pointer" has gone on sale with the launch of Hillcrest Labs' once-concept-now-real "The Loop".

Wireless, The Loop comes with a small, USB 2.0 transceiver and lets users control their Windows PC's or Mac's media and...

New Microsoft mice promise to let you work anywhere

Microsoft is continuing to stand by the BlueTrack technology it uses in its current range of mice with the launch of a new batch of input devices for your computer.

The new models, announced on Tuesday, see the technology that the company says improves performance...

Verbatim launches 4 wireless mice

Verbatim has launched new mice with the introduction of the Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse, the Wireless Bluetooth Laser Notebook Mouse, the Wireless Laser Desktop Mouse with Re-Charging Docking Station and the Laser Desktop Mouse.

The Wireless Laser Notebook...

3Dconnexion SpacePilot Pro takes the mouse 3D

3Dconnexion, a company that makes 3D mice for graphics users and gamers has announced their latest "3D mouse" - the SpacePilot Pro.

Designed for "the rigorous demands of design engineers working in powerful 3D applications" according to the Logitech owned company...

Microsoft launches SideWinder X3 mouse

In the States, Microsoft has announced a new addition to its SideWinder gaming products, the SideWinder X3 mouse.

Claiming to combine gaming performance and versatile design at a "value" price of $39.95, the X3 is an ambidextrous, eight-button input device offering...

Microsoft offers Arc Mouse in special edition colours

Microsoft Hardware has announced new special edition colour versions of its designer Arc Mouse, and announced the launch of the "Notebook Cooling Base".

The folding Arc Mouse will be available in frost white, eggplant purple, deep olive green and marine blue...

Gigabyte launches new mice and keyboards

Gigabyte has launched new peripherals at CeBIT 2009, with four new products covering keyboards and mice on show for visitors this year.

First up is the Gigabyte GM-M8000 laser gaming mouse. Aimed at professional gamers, it boasts a high performance laser engine...