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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Apple’s latest patent filing is for a tactile touchscreen. It’s not a new idea, but while companies LG and Alpine use vibration technology to make you feel like you are touching something distinct, ...

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 ...