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San Diego jury orders Apple to pay $5.7B for Taptic Engine patent infringement
legal12 days ago

San Diego jury orders Apple to pay $5.7B for Taptic Engine patent infringement

A federal jury in San Diego has ordered Apple to pay over $5.7 billion to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback technology. The verdict, delivered on September 25, 2026, concerns Apple’s Taptic Engine, used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple has vowed to appeal, arguing its technology is distinct from Taction’s designs, while Taction celebrated the decision after more than five years of litigation.

via 9to5Mac|
#apple#haptics#legal
San Diego Jury Awards Taction $5.7 Billion in Apple Haptics Patent Verdict
technology13 days ago

San Diego Jury Awards Taction $5.7 Billion in Apple Haptics Patent Verdict

A federal jury in San Diego ruled that Apple infringed two haptics patents held by Taction Technology, resulting in a damages award exceeding $5.7 billion. The verdict stems from a 2021 lawsuit regarding Apple’s Taptic Engine technology used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple has vowed to appeal, asserting that its technology is fundamentally different from Taction’s patents, while Taction’s legal team celebrated the long-awaited decision.

via CNBC|
#apple#haptics#legal-verdict
DSX Beta Enables Wireless DualSense Haptics and Bluetooth Audio on PC
technology3 months ago

DSX Beta Enables Wireless DualSense Haptics and Bluetooth Audio on PC

DSX PC App Beta adds Bluetooth audio and haptic feedback for Sony DualSense/Edge/DS4 controllers connected wirelessly, via the DSX+ upgrade (£9.13) or as a DLC; it's a software alternative to the Pico 2W dongle and requires opting into the Steam beta. The update also includes UI redesigns, 28‑day Steam‑less run, card-based profiles, improved button remapping, and new skins; early testing shows solid DualSense support, though some users may still prefer the Pico adapter for zero-background operation.

via Digital Foundry|
#bluetooth#dsx#dualsense
Logitech Spotlight 2 adds breathing-guided calm to a presentation remote
technology3 months ago

Logitech Spotlight 2 adds breathing-guided calm to a presentation remote

Logitech's Spotlight 2 is a $129.99 wireless presentation remote featuring built-in haptics that guide users through breathing exercises to calm nerves before a presentation, plus an on-screen spotlight or magnifier and a customizable button for shortcuts; it offers up to 100 feet of range, up to 3 months of battery life, and a 1-minute quick charge that yields about 3 hours of use.

via The Verge|
#breathing#haptics#logitech
Logitech Spotlight 2 Brings Haptics and Digital Highlighting to Elevate Presentations
technology4 months ago

Logitech Spotlight 2 Brings Haptics and Digital Highlighting to Elevate Presentations

Logitech unveiled Spotlight 2, a premium advanced presenter with built-in haptics and digital highlighting designed to boost audience engagement in hybrid and in-person settings, featuring multiple highlighting modes (Spotlight, Magnify, Squarelight, Annotate), a Digital Pointer, Logi Options+ customization, Bluetooth or Logi Bolt connectivity, up to 30m range, sustainable materials, and a $129.99 price.

via news.logitech.com|
#digital-highlighting#haptics#logitech
Microsoft's Surface for Business gets privacy screen and tactile haptics
technology4 months ago

Microsoft's Surface for Business gets privacy screen and tactile haptics

Microsoft unveiled new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business, adding an optional integrated privacy screen with anti-glare and a refined haptic system for more tactile feedback during drag, resize, and pen work. Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the devices support on‑device AI and come in 13‑inch, 13.8‑inch, and 15‑inch models; the 13‑inch Laptop starts at $1,300, with Pro from $1,950 and larger Laptops from $1,950, all available now in select markets. The Laptop claims up to 23 hours of battery life and the Pro up to 17 hours, and a 5G option is available on the Pro. Enterprise-focused features aim to improve security and collaboration for organizations.

via Engadget|
#enterprise#haptics#microsoft
Steam Controller Drops Trigger a Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg
technology4 months ago

Steam Controller Drops Trigger a Wilhelm Scream Easter Egg

Reddit-disseminated secret: Valve’s Steam Controller will occasionally emit the Wilhelm Scream via its haptic motors when dropped, even if it isn’t paired to a PC. The effect is randomized and not tied to drop strength, as confirmed by a weeks-long test. It’s a surprising, charming Easter egg on the $99 device that adds a fun, audible quirk to an otherwise standard controller.

via CNET|
#easter-egg#gaming-controller#haptics
Valve's Steam Controller Delivers a Wilhelm Scream When Dropped
technology4 months ago

Valve's Steam Controller Delivers a Wilhelm Scream When Dropped

The Steam Controller has a hidden easter egg: if you drop the controller while in Steam Big Picture mode, it will emit a Wilhelm scream through its built-in haptic motors rather than your PC speakers. The trigger sequence is to enter Big Picture mode, turn the controller off, turn it on, and then drop it onto a soft surface. Valve notes the controller is robust but advises against repeated drops to avoid potential damage.

via Digital Foundry|
#easter-egg#haptics#steam-controller
PS6 Leaks Hint at Cloud-First Streaming, AI Upscales, and a New Horror Project
gaming5 months ago

PS6 Leaks Hint at Cloud-First Streaming, AI Upscales, and a New Horror Project

MP1st reports early PS6 details: cloud streaming infrastructure is moving to PCIe Gen5 NVMe with cross-gen asset work for PS5/PS6 and an emphasis on social apps; a next-gen Unreal Engine 5 horror shooter with motion capture is in development (with Firesprite's rumored Project Heartbreak); Sony is expanding AI via PSSR and ML hiring, signaling AI-driven visuals across future hardware, plus speculative SAVANT haptics for a new controller.

via MP1st|
#ai-upscaling#cloud-streaming#gaming