Trust Ody II Silent Wireless Keyboard and Mouse review

The Ody II is a budget wireless keyboard from Trust that promises a quiet typing experience. If, like us, you’re coming from the clacking and clattering of a cheap full-sized keyboard, the difference is immediately noticeable. Smooth, near-silent, spill-proof, this is an impressive unit for the price.  We’ve tested out plenty of office keyboards, keyboards … Read more

Rat neurons repair mouse brains — and restore sense of smell

Two research teams have demonstrated that adding rat neurons to mouse brains that were missing crucial cells could help the organs to recover function1,2. The experiments could help scientists to better understand how different species’ brains develop, and even aid efforts to grow ‘chimeric’ pigs with human organs that could be used for transplantation in … Read more

Nobody needs to spend $160 on a gaming mouse, but Razer’s new Viper V3 Pro is excellent anyway

Razer has rolled out the Viper V3 Pro, its latest high-end wireless gaming mouse. What makes a gaming mouse “high-end,” you might ask? Mainly, it’s super lightweight and packed with impressive wireless and sensor tech, all of which makes it extremely responsive in competitive games. I’ve had one on hand for about two weeks now … Read more

Scientists made a six-legged mouse embryo — here’s why

This six-legged animal isn’t an insect: it’s a mouse with two extra limbs where its genitals should be. Research on this genetically engineered rodent, which was published on 20 March in Nature Communications1, has revealed a way in which changes in DNA’s 3D structure can affect how embryos develop. Developmental biologist Moisés Mallo, at the … Read more

Magic Mouse vs. Logitech MX Master 3 [Setups]

This Mac Studio setup with dual Studio Displays sparked a mouse fight. Photo: FaithlessnessDry387@Reddit.com Sometimes a setup post on social media can express a common problem or disagreement quite well. Today’s Mac Studio and dual-Studio Display rig is pretty good example, showing the divide between users of Magic Mouse and one of its top competitors … Read more

Making a Space Mouse magnetic controller from scratch

3D designers that use 3D modelling software might be interested in a unique project by Salim Benbouziyane during which a magnetic controller is created for use with Fusion 360 another CAD and modelling applications. Imagine the ease of sculpting digital models with the flick of a wrist, rotating and zooming with a finesse that feels … Read more

Mercury M1 Pro and M2 exoskeleton wireless gaming mouse

GravaStar, known for its innovative gaming accessories, has just unveiled two new gaming mouse designs that are set to enhance the precision and comfort of gamers everywhere. The Mercury M1 Pro and the Mercury M2 are the latest additions to their lineup, and they’re available for pre-order starting January 1st, 2024. These mice are priced … Read more