PERIPHERALS

Has The Mouse Outlived Its Usefulness?

Aug 18, 2010 01:06 pm | PC World

A German retailer has prematurely posted (and very quickly taken down) details and product shots of the upcoming Microsoft Arc Touch mouse. The Microsoft peripheral is innovative more in its form than its function, but along with the Apple Magic Trackpad it hints at a future where the mouse may no longer have a role.

Group to work on wireless laptop-charging specification

Jul 26, 2010 01:54 pm | IDG News Service

The Wireless Power Consortium said Monday that it will start working on a new specification for wirelessly charging laptops.

USB 3.0: Five Things You Need to Know

Jul 21, 2010 04:01 pm | IDG News Service

It's one of the most successful and versatile computer interfaces out there, and it's getting a major update.

SanDisk's SD card can store data for 100 years

Jun 23, 2010 11:15 am | IDG News Service

SanDisk on Wednesday announced a Secure Digital card that can store data for 100 years, but can be written on only once.

Multitoe project offers new touch interface

Apr 13, 2010 10:01 am | IDG News Service

Researchers from Germany's Hasso Plattner Institute previewed a new touch interface called Multitoe that uses feet, instead of fingers or hands, at the Natural Human Interfaces workshop in Atlanta Sunday.

Multitoe project offers new touch interface

Apr 12, 2010 11:36 am | IDG News Service

Researchers from Germany's Hasso Plattner Institute previewed a new touch interface called Multitoe that uses feet, instead of fingers or hands, at the Computer Human Interaction conference in Atlanta Sunday.

5 Playful Tech Pranks

Mar 31, 2010 08:54 pm | PC World

A proper tech prank is a playful problem--mischievous rather than malicious. We've got a few quick tricks that you pull off with just a few minutes of access to your victim's gadgets.

Tech provider for Microsoft's Project Natal revealed

Mar 31, 2010 05:26 pm | IDG News Service

An Israeli startup stepped out from behind the curtain Wednesday and revealed itself as the technology provider for Microsoft's Project Natal, the upcoming motion-control system for its Xbox 360.

Highlights from Macworld Expo 2010

Feb 16, 2010 07:42 pm | Macworld.com

A closer look at the gear, gadgets, speakers, and software from Macworld Expo 2010

FastMac U-Socket and Verbatim Titan XS

Feb 12, 2010 01:51 pm | Macworld.com

In this video, I'll talk about the new U-Socket from FastMac. U-Socket is a power outlet with built-in USB ports for your home. I'll also look at Verbatim's new Titan XS, a rugged and very small portable hard drive.