We’ve all heard it a thousand times – they don’t make ’em like they used to. Sometimes, that’s for good reason, but there is a certain build quality to electronics of the mid-20th century that is hard ...

Could you imagine being able to "feel" the images on your screen? UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality.

Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.

LONDON — Sony is exploring the development of a potential game-oriented touchscreen device that may also be a communicator, according to a couple of just filed U.S. patent applications. One ...

If you’re like us, one of the appeals of retro tech is the tactile feedback you get from real buttons. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have developed a new method for bringing haptic feedback to ...

January 18, 2007 Relevant feedback from an intelligent device is very important to the feel of that device, how you relate to it and how efficiently you use it. Immersion Corporation is the company ...

Whereas touchscreens are one of the easiest interfaces to manipulate, their biggest downfall is the lack of tactile/haptic feedback. While you don't need resistance or vibration when scrolling up and ...

When technology moves at the speed of sound, keeping your finger on the pulse can be a challenge. Luckily, our tech advances are here to make staying in touch easier, not more difficult. Some ...

Maxim Integrated Products recently announced the MAX11810 touchscreen-interface chip. The device generates the output voltage to excite a four-wire resistive touchscreen and includes ADCs to read back ...

A newly awarded patent outlines a dashboard touch-screen panel that would allow you to mange your car's temperature, wipers, and other functions. Lance Whitney Contributing Writer Lance Whitney is a ...

Apple wants to give MacBooks a second display with a tactile keyboard, ditching the built-in one. Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac Apple is considering a MacBook with two displays, with the second screen ...

Microsoft Research has filed for a patent on a touchscreen that would have a thin layer of plastic that would change topography based on the image. In the patent application, Microsoft describes the ...