Flexbar launches as standalone device reviving MacBook Pro's Touch Bar concept

theverge.com — December 3, 2024 at 06:01 PM UTC

The Flexbar is a new standalone device that revives the concept of Apple's Touch Bar. Unlike the original, it connects via USB and works with various devices, including desktops, laptops, and tablets. Created by a team of engineers under the company Eniac, the Flexbar is available for preorder on Kickstarter. Early backers can purchase it for $119, with expected delivery in February 2025. The Flexbar offers more customization than the original Touch Bar. It features a 10-inch 2K OLED screen and provides dynamic access to shortcuts and tools, adapting as users switch between applications.

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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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