Capacitive touch interfaces are replacing mechanical switches, knobs, and dials in consumer, automotive, industrial and medical applications. Capacitive touch sensors have gained popularity due to ...

Now that the Apple Watch is finally out in the wild, millions will be experiencing the next big thing for user interfaces. Call it “haptics plus.” Haptics normally involves actuators, or tiny ...

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.

Microsoft has added a subtle new feature to Windows 11 that makes its UI respond with haptic feedback on compatible devices, and it's honestly great.

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. Andy has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, ...

Haptic technologies deliver feedback through the sense of touch, from simple vibration alerts all the way to immersive tactile interactions. In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, ...

How do you make two cars feel different? With an engine there are near-limitless permutations when it comes to cylinder number and layout, along with their bore, stroke and firing order, plus turbo- ...

Apple is interested in expanding the use of haptic feedback on MacBook devices, according to a newly granted patent filing. The patent, filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and first ...