{
  "id": 9585601,
  "title": "Microsoft’s Surface Mouse is back, now with haptic feedback – and I need it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/microsofts-surface-mouse-is-back-now-with-haptic-feedback-and-i-need",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-24T16:22:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/microsoft-surface-mouse-haptic-feedback-customizable/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft's Surface Mouse is making a triumphant return to the market, now equipped with haptic feedback and a customizable action button. After being out of stock for years, the mouse is set to launch on October 13 for $80. Microsoft's blog post about the new Surface devices announced this surprise addition. The mouse, available in stores and priced at $80, is a welcome addition to Microsoft's own product lineup, which had been discontinued in 2023. Priced at $80, the Surface Mouse offers several enhancements over its predecessors. It features haptic feedback, allowing users to feel subtle yet noticeable sensations when interacting with the screen or other elements. A customizable action button, designed to work with Microsoft's Copilot, can be programmed to perform various tasks, though customization is limited to app-wide settings. The mouse also boasts a redesigned ambidextrous shape, making it comfortable for both left- and right-handed users. Additionally, it is constructed with 30% recycled plastic, giving it an eco-friendly edge. Although Microsoft has discontinued its keyboard and mouse line since 2023, the Surface Mouse will be a welcome addition to users' desks upon its release.",
  "summary": "Due October 13, the $80 Surface mouse packs an impressive array of features. I want one.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechSpot",
        "title": "Microsoft revives the Surface Mouse with haptic feedback, six-month battery life, and $80 price",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/microsoft-revives-the-surface-mouse-with-haptic-feedback-six-month",
        "published": "2026-09-24T13:44:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}