Computer mice are omnipresent PC companions, but prolonged use of a traditional mouse can lead to tired, strained wrists and hands. To combat this, consider a venerable, more ergonomic peripheral: the ...

1952 The Royal Canadian Navy creates the first precursor to the mouse, the trackball. 1968 Inventor Douglas Engelbart debuts the first mouse, consisting of a wooden block and two metal wheels, in a ...

One of the Apple fellows behind the company's multi-touch iPhone interface has shifted his attention to a next-generation mouse design that will forego the use of buttons or a scroll ball in favor of ...