Your keyboard space bar might soon get a whole lot smarter, if Synaptics has its way, an article by PCMag states.
According to the site, the touchpad technology maker on Wednesday unveiled what it calls the SmartBar, a new technology that adds touch gestures to your keyboard space bar.
“SmartBar offers a variety of innovative and programmable functionality to the underutilized spacebar,” Synaptics said in a statement. “As the natural resting spot for the thumbs, users can now use SmartBar touch gestures for rapid editing of text, simplified zoom, or any number of customizable functions enabled by the provided macro editor.”
For instance, a single swipe of your thumb on the space bar will let you select an entire word for quicker editing. Or, by pinching or expanding with two thumbs, you can zoom in or out on a document or image. The SmartBar can also be programmed with up to five logical buttons, providing easy access to critical game controls or common desktop functions.
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