Eniac develops Flexbar, a new touch bar for multiple platforms

techradar.com — December 3, 2024 at 09:01 PM UTC

A new product called the Flexbar is being developed by Eniac, designed to mimic the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar. Unlike the original, the Flexbar is a separate device that can be used with various platforms, including Macs, iPads, and Windows PCs. The Flexbar features a 10-inch OLED display and haptic feedback, but it sits awkwardly on top of the keyboard, requiring a USB-C connection for power. This design contrasts with the original Touch Bar, which was integrated into the MacBook Pro. Priced at $119, the Flexbar aims to offer customizable features and streamline workflows. However, its bulky design may limit its appeal, especially among traditional MacBook Pro users. Shipping is expected to begin in 2025.

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Kickstarter project Flexbar revives MacBook Touch Bar feature for Windows and Mac users (forbes.com)
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New Flexbar device aims to replace Apple's discontinued Touch Bar (macrumors.com)
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Kickstarter project aims to revive Apple Touch Bar with new customizable device (digitaltrends.com)
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Eniac develops Flexbar, a new touch bar for multiple platforms (techradar.com)
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New Flexbar launches on Kickstarter as standalone successor to Apple's Touch Bar (9to5mac.com)
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Flexbar launches as standalone device reviving MacBook Pro's Touch Bar concept (theverge.com)
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