haptics
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I Got Comfortably Rattled in Razer’s Prototype Haptic Gaming Cushion
Do we really need a full-body suit and massive VR headset like a reject Ready Player One concept to get immersed in our games? Razer is imagining haptics in a much more constrained—and more comfortable—fashion with a simple seat cushion stuffed with advanced rumble. Some gamers will do anything to increase immersion, but Razer’s concept…
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Apple Patents MacBook Technology It Completely Abandoned on Its Smartphones and Smartwatches
Apple has reportedly filed a patent application to bring Force Touch to the MacBook’s Touch Bar after ditching the pressure-sensing technology on its smartphones and smartwatches. And honestly, given the string of increasingly niche reboots in recent years, I say why the hell not.
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Huawei Mate S Hands-On: Force Touch Is Great, But With One Big Problem
You’ve got to hand it to Huawei. Just a week out from Apple’s iPhone 6S launch, it’s revealed the Mate S, which has almost certainly stolen a bit of the Apple phone’s thunder by including its iOS rival’s expected lead feature.
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9 Contenders For The Best Design Of The Year
Each year, the People’s Design Award honours a groundbreaking design that improves daily lives. Last year’s winner, the Pack H20 Water Backpack, was a more efficient way for people to carry drinking water long distances. This year’s nominees were just announced, and they include mushroom bricks, smart lighting, and multiple haptic wearables. Now, you can…