A strange peripheral device that just appeared on the Kickstarter platform is causing a stir in the technology world when it integrates a touch screen onto the mouse body. Is this really a step forward to help optimize work or just a trick?

Innovative design and connection problem

In recent years, the peripherals market has witnessed many bold experiments in design, ranging from strange egg-shaped designs to elegant wristbands. Not standing outside the trend of finding breakthroughs, Arctic Fox technology company has just officially announced a product called Super Mouse.

The biggest difference of this mouse model lies in the integration of a touch screen right on the body, along with the promise to help users improve and increase processing speed in their daily work process.

Currently, the device is being posted on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform. In terms of specifications, Super Mouse has a weight of 95 grams (equivalent to 3.35 oz) and three-dimensional dimensions of 109 x 91 x 29 mm (about 4.29 x 3.58 x 1.14 inches).

These measurements give the device a significantly wider and flatter shape than most traditional mouse models currently on the market. Notably, this may be a factor that many consumers have to consider: the product currently does not support any wireless connection methods. To operate, users are required to plug the USB-C cable directly into the computer.

3.1 inch touch screen and smart control

In terms of core ideas, Arctic Fox aims to turn the familiar mouse into a multi-function programmable keyboard shortcut. Instead of having to display many miniature control devices taking up space on the desk, users can now both navigate the mouse cursor and quickly access customizable shortcuts with just a single accessory.

The 3.1-inch touch screen located on the top of the mouse body displays the date, time and important application shortcuts, putting all control power literally under the fingertips.

This interface resembles a smartphone screen, displaying intuitive application icons for users to touch directly instead of having to drag the mouse to search on the computer screen.

The entire system of shortcuts, display wallpaper and screen brightness can be easily adjusted through a companion application running on the computer, compatible with both popular operating systems, Windows and macOS.

Two typical examples are the music player and the Google Calendar application. By bringing them up to the mouse's touch screen, users can quickly switch songs or check reminders for upcoming meetings without having to open two separate software windows on the computer screen.

The companion application also supports creating separate sets of shortcuts for each specific type of task, from common office work, photo and video editing, to entertainment with video games.

Notably, Super Mouse also has the ability to automatically identify which software is open on the computer to immediately display the corresponding set of shortcuts. Although it is not possible to accurately measure the actual amount of time this feature saves, this idea still brings a very novel experience.

Faced with concerns about the risk of accidental touches causing applications to be activated unintentionally, manufacturer Arctic Fox confirmed that the mouse body structure has been designed to keep the palm of the hand away from the display area. In addition, the device also has an integrated algorithm to detect accidental touches to eliminate unexpected commands.

Ambition to replace keyboard and touchpad

Not only does it act as a keyboard shortcut, Super Mouse can also replace the physical keyboard to a certain extent.

The device supports voice input in more than 90 different languages. According to an announcement from the creative team, all voice data is processed locally right on the device without having to send data to a cloud server, helping to ensure privacy for users.

In addition, users can also enter text by sliding their fingers across the virtual keyboard displayed on the screen, similar to operating habits on smartphones.

It doesn't stop there, with just a simple double tap, the Super Mouse's touch screen will immediately turn into a touchpad. In this mode, users can completely scroll the page, swipe or zoom in and out of the document.

The device even supports unique hand-drawing gestures: drawing a circle with your finger executes an undo command, while drawing a triangle triggers a save-in-progress command.

Price and release schedule

In terms of aesthetic options, Super Mouse offers users three basic color options: yellow, white and black. Currently, those interested can pre-order the product through a capital campaign on Kickstarter at a preferential price of 199 USD.

Meanwhile, the official retail price after market launch is expected to be at 249 USD. If the capital campaign goes well and hits its target, first deliveries are expected to begin in February 2027.