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.