CozyTap is building a better mouse by eliminating it altogether. The “Next Generation Computer Interface” is “elevating human-computer interaction to a new, more efficient and more comfortable level.” And when I first read that and saw this picture, I thought they were selling a big yellow pillow you sit on while you type.
Turns out, they’ve used motion capture technology to turn your fingers into a mouse.
Now that’s cool.
Once you get past the jargon, you’ll see CozyTap lets you move your cursor through simple finger movements. You don’t have to reach for a mouse, slide your hands down to the trackpad, or fumble with a scroll wheel.
…I wish they had just said that up front.
Here, CozyTap. I fixed it for you:
1 | Virtual Reality just met its mouse |
2 | Don’t click one more uncomfortable click before you try a CozyTap |
3 | Show me anyone who uses a laptop, and I’ll show you someone who can learn to use a better mouse in minutes |
4 | New mouse improves your UX on every single computer function |
5 | There hasn’t been a mouse this important to technology since Mickey |
6 | The secret to a better mouse lies in your hands |
7 | You’re not still scrolling with a mouse, are you? |
8 | Now you can snap your fingers (or make any other hand gesture) to open a program |
9 | If David Copperfield designed a mouse, it would be this |
10 | You may not know CozyTap yet, but you’re going to want one the next time you open your laptop |
11 | Can your mouse make an emoji? |
12 | You’ll love how easy this mouse makes it to swipe right |
13 | You use your keyboard shortcuts for functions. Now use finger shortcuts for your mouse. |
14 | Where jazz hands lead to clicks, scrolls & comfort |
15 | New keyboard shortcut allows you to use your fingers as your mouse |
16 | Before you find yourself struggling for elbow room, I want you to have this for your laptop |
17 | How to use your mouse without taking your hands away from the home keys |
18 | Turns out the best way to control your mouse, is not to use one at all |
19 | Now you can do everything your mouse can do—without a mouse |
20 | Would you believe I had a sore wrist from my mouse yesterday? |
21 | The invisible, untouchable, ambidextrous mouse |
22 | Trackpads are so 2016 |
23 | Most mice require you to move your hands away from the home keys. Not only does Cozytap keep you centered, it’s also touchless. |
24 | The untouchable mouse for better clicks |
25 | Move your mouse without the burden of buttons |
26 | An easy way to make laptop mice better |
27 | Your smartphone is a genius compared to your mouse. So we decided to change that. |
28 | If using a mouse aggravates arthritis, you’re going to want to see this |
29 | Sometimes there’s just no room for a mouse. But there’s still room for improvement |
30 | I’d like to give this to my fellow laptop user—before your next assignment |
31 | What would it be like if you could use motion capture technology to move your mouse? |
32 | Who else wants a mouse based in virtual reality? |
33 | An easier way to move your mouse |
34 | Everything you ever knew about using a mouse is about to change |
35 | Announcing a new mouse for keyboards & a better UX |
36 | New mouse makes maneuvering faster than taking your hands off the home keys |
37 | Laptops have been becoming better for years. Now the mouse finally caught up. |
38 | Now you can point and click, without the click |
39 | The mouse for more efficient laptop use |
40 | All the benefits of an ergonomic mouse, without having to carry an ergonomic mouse |
41 | Ever wonder if there was a better way to move your cursor than a mouse pad? Turns out, there is. |
42 | The gesture-guided mouse worthy of the praise hands emoji |
43 | You’ve upgraded everything about your computer–except your mouse |
44 | What would happen if motion capture video could be used to improve your mouse? |
45 | Does it seem silly it took someone this long to come up with such a simple idea for a mouse? |
46 | The webcam mouse that watches your hands |
47 | Attention Linux users: This latest keyboard shortcut has nothing to do with the keys |
48 | Your laptop mouse finally caught up to all the innovation |
49 | Move your mouse with a magician’s flare |
50 | Apple isn’t the only company improving your laptop UX |
51 | Leave it to Hungarians to build a better mouse |
52 | Now you can move your mouse as easy as you can snap your fingers |
53 | If you’ve got room to touch the keys, you’ve got room to use a better mouse |
54 | New mouse weighs zero pounds and takes up no space in your carry-on |
55 | To all the laptop users who struggle to find a little elbow room |
56 | Say goodbye to crowded table space. We just gave you some elbow room |
57 | Tired of unfriendly mouse pads? |
58 | Virtual keyboards may not exist yet. But your new virtual mouse works perfectly |
59 | The mouse for people who click in shorthand |
60 | The difference between your old and new mouse, is that your new one is your fingers |
61 | It’s not that your mouse is uncomfortable, it’s just so far away |
62 | This is what happens when VR meets a mouse |
63 | Scroll wheels are old school. |
64 | Does your touchpad frustrate you more than a pop-up ad? |
65 | Using a track pad is settling for mediocrity |
66 | Using a mouse on an airplane just got a whole lot easier |
67 | How to use your mouse—without using your mouse |
68 | Don’t invest one more cent in ergonomic desk ware until you try CozyTap |
69 | Which developer has the mouse? And which has the CozyTap |
70 | Move your mouse like magic |
71 | Bringing all the advantages of touchscreen devices to your mouse |
72 | Double-click without a sound |
73 | Now you can use your fingers to say a command—and your arrow will follow. |
74 | Meet the mouse that revolutionized 2017 computing |
75 | To the laptop user who will settle for nothing less than complete innovation in technology |
76 | Changes your camera into a fully-customizable mouse with this tiny mirror |
77 | Did this Hungarian start-up just build a better mouse? |
78 | When using a mouse is this much fun, who knows what it’ll inspire you to do? |
79 | Did virtual reality technology finally catch up to your mouse? |
80 | Now you don’t have to worry about mouse batteries dying midway through a project |
81 | What would become of your laptop if you eliminated your track pad? |
82 | The invisible mouse for people who love the latest toys |
83 | You didn’t even know your mouse needed fixing—but you’re going to love this one |
84 | Mouse interaction has finally met its match |
85 | Now there’s an even easier way to move your cursor |
86 | We made your mouse more comfortable by eliminating it altogether |
87 | When desk space is at a premium, Cozytap is at its best |
88 | We didn’t build a better mousetrap. We built a better mouse. |
89 | What’s the best way to use a mouse? It might be get rid of it altogether |
90 | When elbowroom is a luxury you can’t afford, Cozytap is something you can’t live without |
91 | Now there’s a keyboard shortcut for all your mouse movements |
92 | Is your new mouse twice as smart as the old one? |
93 | If arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome makes using your mouse difficult, this may bring you tears of joy |
94 | If you’re already tired of laptop mice, don’t read this. It’ll make your feelings stronger |
95 | Your new mouse doesn’t need buttons |
96 | You’ve always known there was a better mouse out there. Well, here it is. |
97 | The mouse-free mouse |
98 | How much faster would you work if you didn’t have to keep reaching for your old mouse |
99 | Who else wants a better track pad? |
100 | How to develop custom hand gestures, faster clicks & all-around better mouse |
Overall: It needs a bit of fine-tuning, but there’s a good foundation here. With a little extra work, these could be dialed-in to meet several different markets.
Lessons: Since it’s still in funding, there wasn’t much to go off. No reviews, but there were a few interesting comments from Linux users who seemed interested in the possibility of shortcuts.
- They’re 195% funded, so there’s clearly interest here. I hope they’re able to cut the jargon before they launch.
- I’ll note that the company is based in Hungary. I’ve noticed tech pages from Europe tend to be more formal and data-based in their writing. While I haven’t studied conversion of international audiences, I am curious if this is done intentionally.
- I spent a lot of time making weird finger movements while writing this
Time: 55 minutes over 2 sessions
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