Neowin News Feed for: Haptics

iPhone 16 might abandon mechanical buttons but don't bet your bottom dollar on it

Martin Hodás — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:16:01 +0000

A new supply chain report claims Apple has contracted a supplier of capacitive buttons with haptic feedback to replace the mechanical buttons for the iPhone 16. But how realistic is that? Read more...

Mouth Haptics for VR developed to unlock and experience kissing and licking in the Metaverse

Alap Naik Desai — Tue, 03 May 2022 22:44:01 +0000

Researchers have developed "Mouth Haptics" using ultrasonic transducers which can deliver experiences that are felt with the mouth. The system could unlock new sensations such as kissing and licking. Read more...

You can actually touch Minecraft blocks in VR thanks to Microsoft Research

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 04 May 2016 08:06:01 +0000

Researchers at Microsoft are experimenting with ways of making virtual reality a bit less virtual and a bit more real, by allowing users to feel the digital objects they're interacting with. Read more...

Microsoft is working on transforming touch experiences across all devices

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 19:45:20 +0000

Could you touch your screen to feel the texture of a shirt before you buy it? Could typing on a glass display really feel like a keyboard? Microsoft is working on bringing these experiences to life. Read more...