Future Mac keyboards could have a pop-out key that doubles as a mouse. Apple has been granted a patent for a “deployable mouse key.” The tech giant says the computer mouse has become an essential ...

If you prefer mice to trackpads, but don’t want the hassle of carrying one, an Apple patent for removable MacBook keys could be the answer … A quirky Apple patent granted today outlines the problem.

It comes off like sitting for an hour and a half while someone explains fire or doorknobs. However, it introduced not only the mouse, but an interface device that never quite caught on. This was the ...

Apple will not let go of an idea where a single key on the MacBook Pro keyboard could be taken out, used as a precision mouse, and then popped back in again. "Deployable Key Mouse," is a newly-granted ...

Input Devices: In today’s digital age, computers have become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether it’s for studying, working, gaming, or entertainment, we constantly use different devices to ...

Kensington may be planning to launch a new version of its Expert Mouse wireless trackball that keeps many of the features of the current model, while adding a few bells and whistles that could make ...

From desk-dominating 6K monitors to input devices that rethink how we click, scroll, and type, CES 2026 proved that the unsung heroes of the PC world—peripherals!—are about to have a breakout year. A ...

A peripheral device (hardware) that generates input for the computer such as a keyboard, scanner, mouse or digitizer tablet. Contrast with output device. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All ...

While any mouse can be used for all video games, your play style might dictate a specific mouse, such as one having more side ...