All articles tagged with #haptic technology
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple has filed a patent for a next-generation Taptic Engine, indicating ongoing innovation in haptic feedback technology for future devices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
A rare iPhone prototype has surfaced, believed to have been used by Apple for testing haptic button technology. This prototype provides insights into Apple's development process and experimentation with new features before they are released to the public.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Razer has launched the Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller, featuring a larger form factor to accommodate bigger mobile devices and some foldables, USB-C compatibility, Sensa HD haptics technology, Chroma RGB lighting, Mecha-Tactile ABXY buttons, and access to Razer’s Nexus app for custom button-mapping. Priced at $150, it aims to provide an authentic console experience on various devices and is complemented by an updated $100 version of the Kishi V2.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a Singapore startup called Microtube Tech showcased a haptic glove that allows users to feel virtual objects, including a beating heart and failing liver. This technology has potential applications in gaming, medical training, and various other fields. Additionally, bHaptics, a South Korean company, offers a line of haptic products including a vest that simulates sensations like gunshots and laser blasts in virtual reality, providing an immersive experience for users. While the technology isn't perfect and requires bulky gear, it represents a significant advancement in the realm of virtual and augmented reality experiences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by GamingOnLinux
Immersion Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Valve over the use of its haptic technology in the Steam Deck and Valve Index. Immersion Corporation has a history of taking on companies over its patents and has won against Xiaomi, Meta (Facebook), Sony, and Microsoft in the past. The company is seeking to protect its intellectual property and ensure that haptic technology is recognized as a necessary feature in the handheld video game and emerging AR/VR markets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PhoneArena
Apple reportedly planned to include solid-state haptic buttons on the iPhone 15 models, but scrapped the idea due to additional costs and complexity. However, test units still sport the haptic buttons and a tipster claims that the iPhone 15 Pro models will still have capacitive touch buttons. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that Apple will include the feature next year. The solid-state buttons would be a single bar on the side of the iPhone and would not be subject to wear like physical buttons.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kotaku
Sony has filed a patent for a new PlayStation controller that features haptic technology, allowing part of the controller to change shape or temperature depending on the gameplay. The patent describes an elastic member that can change its temperature, shape, and hardness in response to pressure and heat from a player's hands. However, just because the patent exists does not mean that the controller will come to life, or that Sony even has any plans for it.