In the Android 16 launch last year, Google added the haptic sliders functionality to compatible devices. The feature allows users to choose from four settings — off, low, medium, and high — for the ...

Existing haptic feedback technology has limitations for people with disabilities. The patch can enhance user experiences in virtual reality and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, ...

Mastering your laptop means mastering its inputs, and having a good touchpad (also known as a trackpad) can truly make or break your experience. Touchpads haven't always had a great reputation for ...

Future Apple devices such as Apple Watches could provide haptic feedback based on what type of content is being displayed. Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11921926 B2) for “Content-based ...

An origami-inspired haptic ring for VR called OriRing weighs 18 grams and can push back with up to 6.5 N. It senses pressing ...

If you’re like us, one of the appeals of retro tech is the tactile feedback you get from real buttons. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have developed a new method for bringing haptic feedback to ...

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are technologies that allow users to immerse themselves in digital worlds or enhance their surroundings with computer-generated filters or images, ...

Haply Robotics presents a haptic input system with force and position feedback at CES 2026, intended to replace game controllers in laboratories and industry.

Haptic feedback technology continues to reshape the virtual reality (VR) landscape by providing users with a tangible sense of touch that augments immersive experiences. Through the integration of ...

The year is 1997, and it’s around Christmas. You open your gifts to find a new accessory for your Nintendo 64. It’s called a Rumble Pak, a removable device that plugs into the back of your controller.