The Raspberry Pi Organisation announces a pair of official peripherals for the titular micro-PC-- a keyboard and mouse, available in either white and (raspberry) red or two-tone black/gray.

The keyboard is a compact 78-key number with all the features one can expect from a, well, keyboard. It connects to the Raspberry Pi via micro USB port, and acts as a 3-port USB-A port. Also included are 3 lock keys with corresponding LED indicator lights, together with a dedicated Raspberry key replacing the regular Windows key. The makers add the custom firmware comes via Holtek, and promises the best key matrix management.

Customers with a penchant to play Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch get an easier option for voice chat-- the FaceOff Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controller from PDP.

Using voice chat on the Switch is perhaps a bit of a hassle, since it involves connection through a separate Switch Online smartphone app. The Faceoff Deluxe+ controller, on the other hand, simply requires plugging a headset in a built-in 3.5mm jack. The feature uses the audio SDK developed by Vivox, the same company behind the in-game chat in Fortnite.

Logitech has an accessory for owners of the 2018 iPad Pro-- the Slim Folio Pro, a keyboard case featuring a dedicated row of iOS shortcut keys and a built-in magnetic strap to securely hold the Apple Pencil in place while charging.

The Slim Folio Pro connects to the iPad Pro via Bluetooth LE (as opposed to the iPad Smart Connector), meaning one needs to charge it via USB-C cable. Logitech says the battery lasts for around 3 months on a single charge. The keyboard automatically turns on and connects to the iPad as soon as the user slides it into typing mode, and can be folded behind the tablet in case one wants to sketch instead.

MSI presents a first mousepad featuring RGB lighting effects-- the Agility GD60, a product aimed at gamer customers promising a "special silky smooth textile surface" allowing for swift mouse movements.

The Agility GD60 measures 386 x 276 x 4mm, and uses a micro-textile material suitable for both laser and optical mice. The non-slip base is in natural rubber, while the top of pad has a USB cable connecting to a control box with a single button. A short press of the button changes LED colour, and a long press toggles through lighting effects.

Dutch PC accessory maker Club 3D announces a pair of 2.5 GbE dongles, one featuring a USB-A interface and the other USB-C, allowing customers to add wired ethernet to PCs lacking an internal GbE controller.

The CAC-1420 (USB-A to 2.5 GbE) and CAC-1520 (USB-C to 2.5 GbE) are exactly what it says on the tin. They feature an RJ-45 connector on one side and a USB 3.1 interface on the other, and are compatible with Windows 8/10 PCs and Macs running on OS X 10.6 to 10.14. Being USB-powered no external power adapter is required.

USB and Thunderbolt device maker Plugable presents the UD-6950H-- a horizontal 4K display docking station the company says is an ideal for solution for an efficient and streamlined workspace.

The docking station supports two extra displays of either the HDMI or DisplayPort variety, while adding x6 USB 3.0 ports, ethernet and audio ports to connect any device to the laptop. Compatible with Windows PCs and laptops, it offers x2 HDMI and x2 DisplayPort outputs for mirroring or extending a desktop to up to two external monitors.

Corsair proposes a means for using a PC while seated on the couch-- the K83 Wireless, a laptop-style 76-key keyboard complete with wireless connectivity, a joystick, two shoulder buttons and a trackpad with Windows 10 gesture support.

The K83 Wireless features ultra-low-profile scissor key switches, making it slim and light. Of course, the joystick is the most unusual addition, but should be useful for game control, especially when combined with the two shoulder buttons. Customers can also use the joystick as a mouse replacement, and the WASD keys are specially painted.

Cooler Master claims the MK850 is a mechanical keyboard with a first-- it features Cherry MX switches with analogue pressure-sensitive technology, allowing for "unparalleled control in even the most demanding PC games."

Dubbed "Aimpad," the technology adds IR sensors to the Cherry MX switches in the QWERASDF key cluster. According to Cooler Master, the IR sensors "sense the entire 4mm range of a key press versus competitor analogue keyboards that are only capable of measuring 2mm of analogue movement and do not utilize Cherry MX switches." Or, in short, the pressure sensitivity allows for smooth increments in the control of speed, yaw, pitch and the like, similar to what is offered by analogue joysticks.