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technology8 days ago•5 min saved

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

technology12 days ago•89 min saved

Windows 11 May Patch Tuesday adds Xbox mode and device haptics

The May Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 introduces Xbox mode—a console-like fullscreen gaming view—along with haptic feedback support for select peripherals (notably the Logitech MX Master 4) and a range of other improvements across File Explorer, input, voice typing, and system security/performance.

via Windows Central|

#haptics #logitech-mx-master-4 #patch-tuesday

technology13 days ago•3 min saved

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

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

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

gaming23 days ago•10 min saved

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

technology27 days ago•3 min saved

Saros Elevates DualSense Haptics to Core Gameplay

Housemarque’s Saros treats the PS5’s DualSense haptics as a central mechanic, using tactile cues for ammo, weapon firing, grappling, and environmental moments to deepen immersion and potentially revive interest in the controller’s untapped potential.

via The Verge|

#dualsense #haptics #housemarque

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Saros Elevates PS5 Gaming by Tuning Every Vibration

Saros, Housemarque’s new PS5 roguelike launching April 30, leans into the DualSense’s haptics and 3D audio to translate on-screen action into tactile feedback—from the typing letters at the start to weapon blasts and cinematic tension. The studio aims to push PS5 hardware and inspire others to adopt these features, though wider adoption among developers remains mixed as Sony’s first-party titles showcase the tech and third-party support varies.

via WIRED|

#3d-audio #dualsense #haptics

technology7 months ago•5 min saved

Logitech MX Master 4: The Ultimate Upgrade to Apple's Magic Mouse

The article compares Logitech's MX Master 4 with Apple's Magic Mouse, highlighting the MX Master 4's new features like improved durability, quieter clicks, USB-C charging, and haptic feedback. While the MX Master 4 is technically superior and more customizable, the author prefers the Magic Mouse's intuitive touch controls and sleek design, making it a personal choice between advanced features and familiar, effortless gestures.

via 9to5Toys|

#haptics #magic-mouse #mouse-comparison

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Razer's Kishi Ultra: The Ultimate Gaming Controller for Mobile Devices"

Razer has launched the Kishi Ultra, a versatile gaming controller that can be used with various devices including iPhone 15 series, Android smartphones, tablets, and PCs. It features Razer’s Sensa HD immersive haptics, which converts audio into haptic feedback, and is equipped with Chroma RGB lights. The controller is compatible with Android 12 or above and Windows 11, and requires the Razer Nexus app for operation. Additionally, Razer has also introduced a new version of its Kishi V2 with a USB-C port for iPhone 15 and Android. Both the Kishi Ultra and Kishi V2 are available for purchase at $150 and $99, respectively.

via The Verge|

#gaming-controller #haptics #kishi-ultra

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google's April 2024 Updates: Pixel Watch and Phone Enhancements"

Google has rolled out the April 2024 update for the first-gen Pixel Watch, introducing new features such as haptic feedback for gestures on the watch face and improvements to auto brightness settings. The update, with build number TWD9.240405.001, is currently being rolled out to Pixel Watch owners and includes bug fixes and performance updates. Users can check for the OTA update in their watch's settings. It remains unclear whether the update includes the recently tested tracking app downloads feature, but it follows the March feature drop that brought pace training, heart zone training, and auto workout mode to the original Pixel Watch.

via Android Central|

#google #haptics #pixel-watch

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Razer Unveils World's First HD Haptics Gaming Cushion and Iskur V2 Chair at CES 2024"

Razer has unveiled Project Esther, the world's first HD haptics gaming chair cushion at CES 2024, featuring 16 haptic actuators and ultra-low latency, compatible with most gaming chairs and offering automatic audio-to-HD haptics conversion. The cushion is the result of years of haptics development and utilizes technology from Interhaptics, providing a plug-and-play solution for an immersive gaming experience.

via Engadget|

#ces-2024 #gaming-chair-cushion #haptics

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Is the OnePlus 12 the Ultimate Android Phone of 2024?"

OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus 12, featuring an upgraded vibration motor called the 'Bionic Vibration Motor Turbo,' surpassing the haptic capabilities of iPhones. The new motor offers higher vibration volume and bandwidth, faster start and stop speeds, and utilizes a new magnetic material called N54. The OnePlus 12 is thicker than its predecessor due to the larger motor and a massive 5,400mAh battery. The improved haptics aim to enhance the user experience in navigating the phone's UI and playing games.

via PhoneArena|

#android #haptics #oneplus

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"iOS 17.2 Beta Introduces Customizable Notifications and Exciting Features"

The fourth beta of iOS 17.2 introduces the option to change the default notification sound and haptic feedback. Users can now select a sound for all incoming notifications, except for texts, mail alerts, and calendar alerts. Additionally, the default haptic feedback can be customized or reverted back to the previous version. This update is significant as Apple had not previously provided an interface for modifying the default notification sound.

via MacRumors|

#apple #default-notification-sound #haptics

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"Virtual Reality Gets a Whiff of Realism with Smell-o-Vision Technology"

Engineers from Beihang University and the City University of Hong Kong have developed a VR headset that can emit 30 different odors to its wearer, including coffee, mojito, pancakes, and ethanol. The headset uses small paraffin wax pads infused with scents that are heated by an attached electrode to release the scent. The technology aims to expand the range of haptics for VR users and could be used beyond gaming, including to enhance remote learning classrooms and help amnesic patients recall lost memories. The engineers aim to shrink the overall size of the odor generators to extend the longevity of the scents and limit the delay time when users switch between the odors.

via New York Post |

#haptics #innovation #olfaction

technology3 years ago•3 min saved

Advancements in Tactile Technology for Touchscreen Devices

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new technology that allows for dynamic interfaces on touchscreens, with the ability to create physical bulges in the screen for notifications and other signals. The technology, which uses embedded electroosmotic pumps for scalable shape displays, could have accessibility benefits for people with visual impairments. The researchers suggest the technology could also enable the return of keyboard physicality to touchscreen smartphones. While BlackBerry-maker RIM attempted something similar in 2008, the researchers' hydraulics-based haptics are much smaller and more versatile, potentially making them more useful.

via TechCrunch|

#accessibility #haptics #hydraulics