This $180 gaming mouse has a Noctua fan blowing on your hand
THE SO WHAT
A $180 mouse with an integrated Noctua fan is a reminder that even in mature categories, niche performance pain points can command premium pricing. For hardware teams, the lesson is simple: find the micro-discomfort your power users complain about and over-solve it — they’ll pay.
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