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Logitech Spotlight 2 Presenter doubles as guided breathing coach to calm down nerves

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How often during a presentation have you felt your message deserved a more expressive way of reaching the audience? Logitech is addressing exactly that challenge with the new Spotlight 2 Presenter. Designed to be equally effective in hybrid and in-person environments, the presentation remote gives speakers multiple ways to direct attention and emphasize key points, helping transform slides from static visuals into more engaging experiences.

For years, Logitech’s Spotlight presenter has been one of the most recognizable tools for professionals who regularly stand before an audience. Rather than functioning as a simple slide clicker, it introduced digital highlighting and on-screen pointing features that helped presenters guide attention more effectively. With the new Spotlight 2 Presenter, the company is expanding that idea further by combining audience engagement tools with features designed to help presenters stay calm and confident while speaking. Alongside this advanced presenter, Logitech also launched the portable Mobil Fold to take on the Microsoft Arc mouse.

Designer: Logitech

At first glance, Spotlight 2 retains the familiar minimalist design language of its predecessor, but it introduces a force-sensitive interface with integrated haptic feedback. The tactile responses serve multiple purposes during presentations. Users receive subtle vibrations when interacting with digital highlighting tools, creating a more direct connection between the presenter and the content being displayed. Logitech has also incorporated guided breathing exercises that use haptic pulses to help speakers regulate their breathing before stepping on stage, addressing a common challenge faced by many public speakers.

The biggest enhancement comes from the expanded set of digital highlighting tools. Spotlight 2 allows presenters to direct attention using several visual effects, including Spotlight, Magnify, Squarelight, and Annotate modes. These tools make it easier to emphasize key details, zoom into specific content, or mark up information during a presentation. Alongside the digital effects, the presenter also includes a digital pointer and a Class 1 laser pointer, providing flexibility across different presentation environments. The system is designed to work equally well for in-person, virtual, and hybrid presentations where traditional laser pointers may not always be visible to remote participants.

Via the Logi Options+ software, users can assign shortcuts and frequently used actions to the presenter’s dedicated Action Button. Functions such as starting or pausing a presentation, muting audio, or triggering other custom commands can be configured to match individual workflows. This level of personalization helps presenters maintain focus without needing to return to their computer during a session.

Compatibility remains broad, ensuring Spotlight 2 can integrate into a variety of professional setups. It supports Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Apple Keynote on both Windows and macOS environments. Connectivity options include Bluetooth and an included USB-C receiver, allowing users to switch easily between devices while maintaining a stable wireless connection. The presenter offers a wireless operating range of up to 30 meters, giving speakers freedom to move around the room while remaining in control of their content.

Battery performance has also been designed with busy schedules in mind. Logitech claims up to three months of use on a full charge, while a one-minute quick charge provides roughly three hours of presentation time. This rapid charging capability helps reduce the risk of being caught with a depleted device just before an important meeting or keynote.

Certain Spotlight 2 color variants use plastic components made with 43 percent post-consumer recycled materials, while the aluminium parts are produced using renewable energy sources. The Spotlight 2 Presenter priced at $129.99 will be available globally in Graphite and Sand finishes, with Light Lilac and Black offered in select markets only.

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Razer Seiren V3 Pro is a studio grade plug-and-play microphone for newbies and pros

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As a newbie, how many times have you shunned the idea of owning a starter-level microphone just because of the complexities involved? Always wishing to have a simpler connecting protocol for ease of use. Razer wants to address this problem with the new Seiren V3 Pro microphone targeted towards streamers, creators, gamers, and anyone who wants a pro-level mic on the fly.

The microphone comes with support for USB-C, which simplifies things beyond comprehension for amateur content creators. Topping the cake is the XLR connectivity mode, which lets advanced users use the microphone with their existing equipment. Razer has demonstrated its eagerness to address the burning issues of the gaming and content creation communities, and this new release is no different.

Designer: Razer

Staying firmly in the XLR microphone space, even though it is targeted at amateur users, the microphone is ultra-utilitarian with its versatile hybrid connectivity options. The device aids users in beginning their content creation journey with a basic USB-C setup and then eventually upgrading to pro-level equipment like audio mixers and interfaces without any barriers. Another perk of the latest Razer offering is the $250 price, which can be otherwise be another major hurdle if even a respectable high-grade piece of equipment has to be acquired at the start of your creative journey. As per Razer’s global head of its lifestyle division, Addie Tan, “With the Seiren V3 Pro, we wanted to give creators a single mic that grows with them.”

V3 Pro solves a very basic problem with pro mics having the XLR analog connector, like their previous version – they have to run via an audio mixer or interface before being routed to a computer. For that very reason newbies, choose basic level USB-C mics for their arsenal. Razer gets the best of both worlds with this release, and there’s more to it. Another pressing reason to buy the Seiren V3 Pro is the built-in DSP, which works with both modes to deliver great output. This is important because high-quality microphones often require a lot of fine-tuning to get the desired results.

At the software level, the microphone has an AI noise remover and baked-in options that eliminate much of the tweaking needed. The device has a compressor, limiter and expander to make possible the smart tuning on the fly. At the hardware level, the mic has a pop filter and a built-in shock absorber for further clearing up the final output. The zinc unibody housing of the unit has a gain knob and mute button for ease of use. For the tech-savvy, this microphone has a 30mm dynamic range capsule and a cardioid polar pattern. The frequency range covered on this one is from 50Hz to 16kHz. The 32-bit float recording mode is also useful as it prevents clipping in audio, especially during high peak gains or sudden podcast reactions.

Content creators who look for minimalist gadgets without sacrificing functionality will love the small gain control at the bottom and the tap-to-mute sensor button, which comes in useful during live podcasts. The inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack lets the user hear the final output for performing any fine-tuning if required. To finish it off, the toned-down RGB lighting ring (compared to the predecessor) shows the real-time visual feedback about the gain, mute, and peak status. This can also be tweaked using the Razer Synapse app for complete control.

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