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Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition review

Clicked faster than expected

Published

September 19, 2025

Switching to a vertical mouse always sounded like a chore. New grip, new angle, new muscle memory. I expected it to slow me down for days. Instead, the adjustment felt smoother than I imagined.

Using the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition for the first time was strange at the start, yes, but the shift didn’t get in the way of my work. If anything, it pushed me into a faster, more comfortable flow.

Getting used to a new grip

I’ve never used a vertical mouse before, so I came in expecting a long learning curve. The first time I held the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, it felt awkward. The 71.7-degree handshake angle was unfamiliar, like my hand was floating in the wrong direction.

But the adjustment period was surprisingly short. By the second half of my day, I stopped reaching for the old horizontal grip out of habit. The vertical orientation simply felt right.

Razer’s base support under the wrist played a role in that comfort. I didn’t notice it at first, but I also never felt wrist pressure or friction against the desk. It didn’t make my hand feel especially relaxed, but it kept every movement strain-free. For something I use for hours daily, that subtle difference matters.

Comfort that shows in movement

What I didn’t expect was the sense of ease when navigating large displays. I tested the mouse paired with an ultrawide, and the combination felt almost perfect. I found myself zipping across the screen with more speed than usual.

Maybe it was the vertical grip, maybe the sensor tuning, maybe both — but the result was a smoother workflow.

If you’re someone who regularly hops between apps, windows, or timelines, the vertical form factor starts to feel like an efficiency tool more than an ergonomic alternative.

I didn’t get to test it on games due to my schedule, but for photo editing and general precision work, everything felt smooth and responsive. I probably could’ve optimized the DPI settings more, but even at default, the tracking stayed consistent.

I used it mostly on a wooden desk, which isn’t ideal. The mouse tracked well enough, though I immediately knew it would feel even better with a proper mouse pad.

A productivity-first device that still has flair

One of the things that surprised me was speed. I felt faster using this mouse than my usual setup. The six-button layout helped, though the side buttons near my thumb were sometimes too easy to press accidentally. That’s something to get used to, not a flaw in the hardware.

The Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition can pair with up to five devices, but I rarely use one mouse across multiple hosts. I did try switching to a Mac, and the orientation didn’t feel very intuitive on macOS — although I only gave it a few minutes, so that wasn’t a fair test. It’s something I want to revisit when I have more time.

There’s also the AI Prompt Master button built in, which gives direct access to services like ChatGPT and Copilot. In my case, I didn’t get to fully integrate it into my workflow.

Between adjusting to a new workstation and keeping up with deadlines, testing that feature deeply wasn’t in the cards. But for writers or anyone who lives on rephrasing, summarizing, or drafting text, it’s a feature worth exploring.

On the more visual side, the 18-zone underglow is… a treat. It doesn’t add anything to productivity, but it certainly makes the mouse look premium.

The lighting leans a little gamer-ish, but still feels appropriate for a clean, modern setup.

Battery life that borders on ridiculous

I charged the mouse to full once at the start of testing. Over the next two to three weeks, I never felt the need to plug it back in. That’s the kind of battery life you don’t notice because it never gets in the way.

Razer claims up to six months on a single charge, and based on how it drained for me, I don’t doubt it.

I didn’t try the five-minute quick charge feature, but knowing it’s there — and knowing it gives days of use — adds to the confidence that this mouse simply won’t die on you mid-work.

Is the Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition your GadgetMatch?

The Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is a Swipe Right to anyone who spends long hours navigating apps, juggling files, or doing casual editing. The vertical grip takes some getting used to, especially if you’ve never tried one before, but the learning curve is shorter than it looks.

It’s the kind of hardware you forget about because it works, and when you do notice it, it’s usually because something feels smoother than usual.

I can’t imagine many people struggling to adjust to it. Even I switched comfortably within the first half of the day. The only area I want to fine-tune is how it fits into my macOS workflow, but that’s more about setup than compatibility.

Would I use a vertical mouse full-time after this? Yes. And this experience made me realize I’ve probably been overdue for the switch. The Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition didn’t just ease me into vertical mice. It made me feel like I should’ve tried one sooner.

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Apple is working on AirPods with built-in cameras

References to the wearable were spotted inside a new macOS beta.

Published

August 18, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The launch of operating system betas is a cause of celebration for those digging into what’s next for a brand. No other company does that better than Apple. Today, Apple released a new release candidate for macOS Tahoe 26.7. As expected, the release has a treasure trove of references to unreleased devices, including a new type of AirPods with built-in cameras.

Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. The references include a slew of unreleased iPads, Macs, and HomePods. Since these devices are already expected to come out, they’re hardly worth nothing. This includes the iPhone 18 series. If anything, the references confirm the iPhone Ultra, the rumored entry into the foldable market, but that’s it.

Now, the more interesting inclusion is a pair of AirPods with cameras. Despite the controversies surrounding cameras on smart glasses, Apple is reportedly building audio-based wearables with cameras themselves.

In a short demo video (also obtained from the macOS beta via MacRumors), the AirPods can apparently “save” things that it sees, including a book you might want to search for later. In that way, the built-in camera acts more like a voice assistant, rather than a recording device.

Though the references don’t confirm a launch date, it’s likely that the camera-based AirPods will come out sometime soon. After all, why would a blatant reference be inside a publicly available beta?

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OBSBOT Meet Flip Hands-on

It’s tinier and folds this time

Published

August 14, 2026

Phones flip and fold. Now webcams do too.

Foldable screens have found their way into phones, tablets, and laptops in recent years. Now, OBSBOT is taking that idea in a considerably smaller direction: the webcam.

The OBSBOT Meet Flip is the company’s first foldable 4K webcam packing:

1/2-inch stacked CMOS sensor
intelligent audio
a collection of AI-powered meeting tools

All of these inside a body weighing just 37.7 grams.

A fold that does something, not just a gimmick

The OBSBOT Meet Flip isn’t foldable just to make it easier to throw into a bag.

Closing the webcam physically blocks the lens and puts the device into sleep mode. Open it when you want to be seen, flip it shut when you don’t.

A physical privacy cover isn’t novel in itself. What’s clever here is how it’s part of the folding design.

As someone with a love-hate relationship with data privacy, I almost always keep some physical barrier over my laptop webcam. And if I can avoid having a webcam there entirely, even better.

Serious camera hardware in a pocket-sized webcam

Despite its size, OBSBOT hasn’t treated the Meet Flip like a basic laptop-camera replacement.

Inside is a 1/2-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with Quad Bayer technology, capable of recording 4K UHD at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps. It also packs an f/1.8 aperture, HDR, PDAF autofocus, ISO 100–6400, and up to 4x digital zoom.

At its core is a 1/2-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with Quad Bayer technology.

It can record:

4K UHD at 30fps
1080p at 60fps

You also get:

f/1.8 aperture
HDR
PDAF autofocus
ISO 100–6400
up to 4x digital zoom

On paper, that gives the Meet Flip a better shot at handling the situations built-in laptop webcams often struggle with: dim rooms, harsh backlighting, changing lighting conditions, or simply moving around in front of the camera.

HDR helps keep faces visible against bright backgrounds, while PDAF autofocus continuously adjusts focus as you move closer to or farther from the lens.

The wider f/1.8 aperture should also help in less-than-ideal lighting.

The point is that once the Meet Flip is set up, you shouldn’t have to spend much time thinking about the camera itself.

It listens differently depending on the room setup

The Meet Flip also uses an intelligent dual-microphone system combining omnidirectional and directional microphones.

Instead of relying on one pickup pattern for every situation, it offers four audio modes for different setups:

Directional Mode focuses on sound coming from the front, making it the obvious choice for solo calls.

Dual-Directional Mode listens to both the front and rear of the webcam, which could be useful for interviews or conversations between two people sitting across from each other.

Smart Omni Mode is designed for group meetings, picking up voices from around the room.

And Pure Audio Mode provides unprocessed left and right stereo channels for users who would rather handle the audio themselves in post-production.

Auto Gain and AI Noise Reduction also work across the first three modes, helping clean up audio without requiring much manual adjustment.

It gives the Meet Flip more flexibility than a typical webcam microphone, especially if you regularly switch between solo calls, interviews, and group meetings.

AI that doesn’t intrude

AI has become an almost obligatory addition to new hardware in 2026, but several of the Meet Flip’s features put it to work on real-world meeting annoyances.

AI Auto Framing keeps you in frame, with options for:

Group
Single Close-up
Upper Body
Full Body

Gesture controls can also toggle Auto Framing or adjust the zoom without reaching for a keyboard or mouse.

More interesting is AI Magic Notes.

Through OBSBOT Center, it provides real-time transcription and can automatically generate meeting summaries with key points, decisions, and action items. It works across Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Although AI Magic Notes is offered as a subscription service, every Meet Flip includes 120 complimentary minutes to get started.

MORE with OBSBOT Center & OBSBOT Live

There are plenty of other software features as well. OBSBOT Center includes:

Background Blur and Background Replacement
Real-Time Beauty Mode
Picture-in-Picture overlays
Smart Eye Tracking
Teleprompter support
Detailed image adjustments

The Meet Flip isn’t limited to laptops or desktops either. Through OBSBOT Live, it can connect directly to smartphones and tablets over USB-C for mobile streaming and content creation.

Flip it open. Fold it away.

None of those features reinvent the webcam on their own.

Taken together, though, they make the Meet Flip a more thoughtful take on a piece of hardware whose basic design and features have barely changed.

The flip may grab your attention first, but it’s how OBSBOT uses that design alongside its camera, audio, and software features that makes the Meet Flip interesting.

The OBSBOT Meet Flip is now available at US$ 119 and is currently available through OBSBOT’s official store, Amazon US, and select retailers.

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England, Wales start banning Meta Glasses

The smart glasses are now banned in courtrooms.

Published

August 12, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Earlier this year, New York became the first state to issue a blanket ban against smart glasses in courtrooms. The new regulation marks one of the first public spaces to prevent the contentious devices. Now, England and Wales are following suit in their courtrooms by banning Meta glasses inside.

As reported by The Guardian, courtrooms in both countries will confiscate Meta Glasses from those taking them into the building. Owners can retrieve them again upon exit.

Like the decision in New York, the English and Welsh bans are simple enough to follow. As it is everywhere, it’s forbidden to record video inside courtrooms in England and Wales. Because Meta Glasses have cameras (and are primarily used for their video capturing capabilities), they fall under prohibited items.

Notably, smartphones are not included on this list, despite having sizable cameras themselves. Although, to be fair, it’s much more difficult to discreetly record video using a smartphone. Smart glasses pride themselves with the ability to take videos seamlessly.

Meta Glasses are having such a moment today. Though some users, especially creators, are excited for them, a significant chunk of the population is concerned over their ability to take videos without subjects knowing they’re being recorded. Some users have even found ways to disable the built-in LED indicators which should, in theory, warn the public that the glasses are recording. It’s since turned into a privacy nightmare.