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newatlas.com > computers > gofold-folding-origami-mouse

Fold-flat mouse gets thin 'in a snap' for easy stowage

2+ hour, 1+ min ago  (271+ words) Turning it into a full-size device is simple: with a quick snap, the flat surface arches into a curved, ergonomic shape. The design follows origami principles: the structure is built through folding rather than mechanical hinges that can loosen or…...

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newatlas.com > consumer-tech > naya-connect-modular-keyboard

Futuristic keyboard snaps on modules for video editing, 3D modeling, and productivity

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (413+ words) This might just be the most overengineered desktop gear I've ever come across. The Naya Connect system features four devices built around a modular keyboard to upgrade your setup with all kinds of shortcuts and tactile inputs. No matter what…...

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newatlas.com > consumer-tech > pocket-taco-game-controller

Pocket Taco turns your phone into a Game Boy-style console

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (216+ words) You can start 2026 like it's 1990 with GameSir's Pocket Taco, a cute compact controller that transforms your phone into a handheld gaming device. We must say, it's a bold design move, considering how litigious the original Game Boy maker Nintendo is…...

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newatlas.com > games > smart-chessboard-harry-potter-review

Review: Smart chessboard has an epic Harry Potter special edition

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (335+ words) The makers of a smart Rubik's Cube-like puzzle have upped the ante with their game technology with a special-edition Harry Potter-themed chess board, complete with character pieces. But can AI help you learn how to play? You might be surprised…...

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newatlas.com > electronics > nanoflow-i2-air-worlds-smallest-horizontal-mouse

'World's smallest' ergonomic horizontal mouse can be used almost anywhere

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (491+ words) Even a device as simple as a computer mouse still has plenty of room for improvement. Modern versions are becoming lighter, more ergonomic, and often even look nothing like their traditional counterparts. The NanoFlow i2 Air incorporates some revolutionary features and…...

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newatlas.com > consumer-tech > redmagic-11-pro

Review: Liquid-cooling phone delivers mighty game power and battery life

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (358+ words) We previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And as someone who hasn't used an Android device for 13 years, it was about time I tried again…...

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newatlas.com > games > addictive-game-brainblink

Addictive game keeps your brain engaged and your eyes off the screen

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (429+ words) There are many tools that offer to help us focus " but very few are designed to do this in just a minute. BrainBlink is built just for this, with 60-second games on a pocket-sized device featuring real buttons and a…...

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newatlas.com > technology > optopixels-laser-graphite-screen-touch-feel

Shape-shifting screen pushes pixels out to meet your fingertips

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (692+ words) Could you imagine being able to "feel" the images on your screen? UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality. They've developed a display where pixels physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light. Even our most…...

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newatlas.com > consumer-tech > seenda-massaging-gaming-chair-review

Dare I say "cheap" gaming chair surprised me with more than I expected

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (419+ words) When it was sent to me for review, it was something like US$139 from Walmart, which I would call absolutely fair for a seat of this quality. A couple of weeks later, as I'm finally putting my thoughts 'on paper,…...

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newatlas.com > electronics > ultrabar-x-modular-command-center

Modular magnetic command center moves app control off your screen

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (386+ words) With all the technology in our lives today, it can feel overwhelming trying to keep track of the apps we need to control the world around us. Chinese tech company UltraBar has spent the past few years searching for a…...