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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Windows 11 May Add Haptic Feedback for Trackpads, Reportedly Spotted in Latest Build
Microsoft appears to be testing haptic feedback for Windows 11, as discovered in preview build 26220.7070. A hidden “Haptic signals” option was found with controls for vibration strength. The feature is expected to work on laptops with haptic trackpads, such as the Microsoft Surface 7 and Surface Studio 2, providing subtle feedback during actio...
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Apple Developing Solid-State, Haptic Buttons for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad, Tipster Claims
Apple is working on solid-state, haptic buttons on future iPhones according to a tipster and these could expand to the Apple Watch and iPad. This initiative aims to replace traditional mechanical buttons with a more advanced, haptic-feedback system. These buttons were previously expected to arrive on the iPhone 15 series, but the project was report...
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iOS 16 Lets You Lock Hidden, Recently Deleted Albums, Adds Haptic Feedback to iPhone Keyboard
iOS 16, Apple's next major iPhone operating system, was revealed at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022. iOS 16 locks the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums by default and users are required to authenticate with Touch ID, Face ID, or Passcode to access the contents of the album. Also, haptic keyboard functionality is coming to the i...
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This Virtual Reality Device Lets People Feel the Sensation of Water Touching Their Lips in Metaverse
Imagine you are in a virtual reality (VR) environment beside a drinking fountain and want to drink water from it. While you could lean and drink water, you were unlikely to feel anything. That is set to change. Researchers at a private institution in the US have found a way that allows people to feel the sensation of the water touching their lips i...
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Meta Showcases Prototype Haptic Glove, Will Let Users Feel Objects in VR
Meta to fuel its shift towards augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), has unveiled a prototype wearable. The haptic gloves announced by the company allow people to feel and interact with virtual objects in the digital space.
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'Haptic Baton' Offers New Hope for Visually-Challenged Musicians
The 'Haptic Baton' contains sensors that pick up even slight motions. These are then transmitted via radio signals to vibrating devices attached to musicians' wrists or ankles.
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iPhone XR May Get Improved Haptic Touch Feature to Expand Notifications With iOS 12.1.1
Currently, iOS 12.1.1 is in developer beta, though it is expected to reach public release stage before the end of the year.
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Indian-Origin Professor Brings 'Smart Hands' Closer To Reality
In a boost to the idea of human hand becoming an ideal display screen for the next generation of smartwatches and other devices, an Indian-origin scientist-led team has created tactile sensations on the palm using ultrasound sent through the hand.
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Magic Mouse 3 Could Have Force Touch Capability, Patent Suggests
According to a recently spotted patent, the company is working on Magic Mouse 3 which has Force Touch capability.
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CES 2016: Bosch Showcases Next-Gen Haptic Touchscreen
At the on-going Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, automotive systems expert Bosch has showcased a revolutionary touchscreen display system that uses haptic feedback to simulate the feel of real buttons.
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Handwriting better for kids than typing
Children who write by hand make for better learners than those who type as researchers say something seems to be lost in the brain process when switching from pen and book to computer screen and keyboard.This is because reading and writing involves a number of our senses, the journal Advances in Haptics reports.When writing by hand, the movements i...
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Prevention is better than cure: Now, intelligent car doors!
Imagine you opening your car door suddenly into the path of an oncoming scooterist; but the door clams up and a potential mishap is averted.
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Scientists Unveil Screen That Produces Touchable 3D Images Using Light-Activated Pixels
Engineers at UC Santa Barbara have developed a revolutionary display that allows users to physically feel digital images in real time. The system uses optotactile pixels that expand when struck by light, forming raised bumps that match visual content. This wire-free design relies on heat-activated air pockets, opening new possibilities for interact...
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Windows 11 May Add Haptic Feedback for Trackpads, Reportedly Spotted in Latest Build
Microsoft appears to be testing haptic feedback for Windows 11, as discovered in preview build 26220.7070. A hidden “Haptic signals” option was found with controls for vibration strength. The feature is expected to work on laptops with haptic trackpads, such as the Microsoft Surface 7 and Surface Studio 2, providing subtle feedback during actio...
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Apple Developing Solid-State, Haptic Buttons for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad, Tipster Claims
Apple is working on solid-state, haptic buttons on future iPhones according to a tipster and these could expand to the Apple Watch and iPad. This initiative aims to replace traditional mechanical buttons with a more advanced, haptic-feedback system. These buttons were previously expected to arrive on the iPhone 15 series, but the project was report...
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iOS 16 Lets You Lock Hidden, Recently Deleted Albums, Adds Haptic Feedback to iPhone Keyboard
iOS 16, Apple's next major iPhone operating system, was revealed at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022. iOS 16 locks the Hidden and Recently Deleted albums by default and users are required to authenticate with Touch ID, Face ID, or Passcode to access the contents of the album. Also, haptic keyboard functionality is coming to the i...
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This Virtual Reality Device Lets People Feel the Sensation of Water Touching Their Lips in Metaverse
Imagine you are in a virtual reality (VR) environment beside a drinking fountain and want to drink water from it. While you could lean and drink water, you were unlikely to feel anything. That is set to change. Researchers at a private institution in the US have found a way that allows people to feel the sensation of the water touching their lips i...
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Meta Showcases Prototype Haptic Glove, Will Let Users Feel Objects in VR
Meta to fuel its shift towards augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), has unveiled a prototype wearable. The haptic gloves announced by the company allow people to feel and interact with virtual objects in the digital space.
-
'Haptic Baton' Offers New Hope for Visually-Challenged Musicians
The 'Haptic Baton' contains sensors that pick up even slight motions. These are then transmitted via radio signals to vibrating devices attached to musicians' wrists or ankles.
-
iPhone XR May Get Improved Haptic Touch Feature to Expand Notifications With iOS 12.1.1
Currently, iOS 12.1.1 is in developer beta, though it is expected to reach public release stage before the end of the year.
-
Indian-Origin Professor Brings 'Smart Hands' Closer To Reality
In a boost to the idea of human hand becoming an ideal display screen for the next generation of smartwatches and other devices, an Indian-origin scientist-led team has created tactile sensations on the palm using ultrasound sent through the hand.
-
Magic Mouse 3 Could Have Force Touch Capability, Patent Suggests
According to a recently spotted patent, the company is working on Magic Mouse 3 which has Force Touch capability.
-
CES 2016: Bosch Showcases Next-Gen Haptic Touchscreen
At the on-going Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, automotive systems expert Bosch has showcased a revolutionary touchscreen display system that uses haptic feedback to simulate the feel of real buttons.
-
Handwriting better for kids than typing
Children who write by hand make for better learners than those who type as researchers say something seems to be lost in the brain process when switching from pen and book to computer screen and keyboard.This is because reading and writing involves a number of our senses, the journal Advances in Haptics reports.When writing by hand, the movements i...
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Prevention is better than cure: Now, intelligent car doors!
Imagine you opening your car door suddenly into the path of an oncoming scooterist; but the door clams up and a potential mishap is averted.
