Wednesday, September 15th 2021

Razer Launches, Uhm, Finger Sleeves, for Touchscreen Control

If you're a mobile gamer, then Razer might have a product for you, especially if you have problems with greasy marks on your screen, or sweaty fingers. Razer's new gaming Finger Sleeves are here to save your mobile device from grease smudges and sweaty fingers, while at the same time promising to improve your gaming, of course.

The finger sleeves are made from a "smooth, high-sensitivity fabric" that has conductive silver fibers woven into it to enhance touch sensitivity and response, while reducing friction. It all sounds like a bit of a gimmick to say the least, as further down on its product page, Razer mentions nylon and spandex, so it looks like the finger sleeves are yoga pants for your fingers.
The 0.8 mm breathable material is said to be sweat-absorbent, although it also seems like wearing these finger condoms sleeves would make your fingers hotter and you'd sweat more. It all might seem like a poorly timed April Fools joke, but you can get the finger sleeves from Razer's shop right now, for a not insignificant US$9.99 a piece or possibly per pair.
Source: Razer
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34 Comments on Razer Launches, Uhm, Finger Sleeves, for Touchscreen Control

#1
Sybaris_Caesar
Make the "Uhm" small letter maybe? Sounds like the name of the product.
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#2
Gmr_Chick
I like using thumb socks as a way to help me cope with my pretty severe thumb picking. I do it without even realizing it, but supposedly it could be tied to my anxiety. I'd definitely get a pair of these.
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#3
Unregistered
Gmr_ChickI like using thumb socks as a way to help me cope with my pretty severe thumb picking. I do it without even realizing it, but supposedly it could be tied to my anxiety. I'd definitely get a pair of these.
I'm a thumb picker, and have anxiety/ptsd.

But these, uhm not sure if they daft or not.
#4
Fourstaff
Maybe useful if you have perpetually greasy skin like me, but I am fine with my phone being greasy. Just need to wipe after use.
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#5
Frizz
Not sure why they made finger condoms instead of a full breathable glove :slap:

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#6
m4dn355
Uhm ultra thin finger wool.
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#7
ZoneDymo
thumb condom, for the ultimate gamurz
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#8
Fungi
These are actually really useful for games that demand lots of swiping, but this price for a pair (I think, it doesn't actually say anywhere) is too expensive. The silver rusts? over time and they need to be replaced periodically.
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#9
Vayra86
@TheLostSwede I like your no-nonsense approach to these articles. But now I can't reply with anything witty to say about these things :D

Thanks, I guess :P
FrizzNot sure why they made finger condoms instead of a full breathable glove :slap:

Maybe scientology patented those already
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#10
Mussels
Freshwater Moderator
I'm gunna use this for sex.
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#11
Ferd
Got these two years ago ,I guess they are Razers now :)

using these feels like touching a cheap phone screen glass protector, but I think in summer they can be useful, you’ll probably need to buy a lot , they don’t last too long
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#12
Dammeron
MusselsI'm gunna use this for sex.
Well, it is supposed to raise the sensitivity, so that might actually be a brilliant idea... :P
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#13
sanorene
As with ALL Razer products, I will wait for the Razer Chroma™ RGB models ;)
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#14
Mussels
Freshwater Moderator
sanoreneAs with ALL Razer products, I will wait for the Razer Chroma™ RGB models ;)
reminds me of the time i got the UV reactive dye for my custom loop on my hands after a leak...
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#16
Vayra86
MusselsI'm gunna use this for sex.
Coming from Mussels, this is SO wrong.
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#17
DeathtoGnomes
MusselsI'm gunna use this for sex.
you only need 2 than?
Gruffalo.SoldierA button flicker :p
flickenerer. :p
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#19
Dammeron
DarkswordFor her pleasure.
...and his safety.
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#20
TheLostSwede
News Editor
Just noticed this in the "tech spec". It seems like they can be a bit "loose".
  • 2.1 cm x 4.5 cm (+/- 1 cm)
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#21
Caring1
These should be marketed to the nylon, lycra cyclist mob with their ability to reduce friction.
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#22
TheoneandonlyMrK
Waha ha Razer wtaf we have shit pink versions of these at work for Clean assembly work, and I haven't felt the need to Borrow any from work to save my phone's virtue yet.
Good luck selling this tat.
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#23
Chrispy_
Gmr_ChickI like using thumb socks as a way to help me cope with my pretty severe thumb picking. I do it without even realizing it, but supposedly it could be tied to my anxiety. I'd definitely get a pair of these.
I can relate, I used to bite the skin off mine a decade ago.

Moisturiser is the solution - once everything's healed up there's nothing to pick at if the skin isn't dry and damaged in the first place and after a couple of years like that the subconscious habit vanished for me entirely.
FrizzNot sure why they made finger condoms instead of a full breathable glove :slap:

Finger condoms are easier to lose, so Razer can get repeat business that way.
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#24
laszlo
these are not for gaming...specially designed to dig in nose :laugh:
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#25
neatfeatguy
Pathetic. They lack RGB....Razer has really lost it's edge, hasn't it?
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