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I tried the magnetic mouse with its own folding USB-C charge cable

Published on: 2025-08-07 04:00:00

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Ever wanted a mouse that could easily stick to your laptop as you carry it around? I can’t say so myself — but one’s launching on Kickstarter today that seems to do the job! I’ve been testing the $36 ESR MagMouse for roughly a week now, and I’m genuinely surprised we haven’t seen anything like this before. See where the magnets are. It’s a lightweight 75-gram (2.65 oz) travel mouse with both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity modes, its own extremely short built-in USB-C cable for charging, and the titular magnets embedded in its frame so you can stick it to stuff. The USB-C cable folds down into its belly, and there’s a slot beneath for its 2.4GHz USB-A dongle, so it’s completely stow-and-go. But though ESR is known for its MagSafe accessories, it’s important to know that this isn’t a MagSafe gadget, nor one that’s eve ... Read full article.