The Dune keypad device can be your meeting controller and more
The Dune is a new, three-key aluminum keypad designed for MacBooks that allows users to map custom shortcuts for various applications. While it offers a convenient way to control meeting apps and productivity software, the device currently suffers from high sensitivity that leads to accidental inputs.
Why it matters
It represents a niche hardware solution for the growing market of remote workers seeking to streamline digital meeting workflows.
My biggest pet peeve with meeting apps is that each one has a different shortcut for muting your mic or turning off your webcam. It’s hard to remember which keys do what when you’re mid-meeting and trying to make a point or ask a question. I always wanted a physical, universal button for mute and camera control — something I could hit without thinking. Project Mirage’s Dune , a tiny, three-key aluminum keypad — about the size of a stick of gum — that plugs into your MacBook’s USB-C port, does just that.
The article provides a balanced product review, highlighting both utility and design flaws.
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