haptic feedback

Microsoft is using Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8155 to sharpen the Dev Channel in exactly the way modern Windows preview flights are now designed to work: less as a fireworks show, more as a controlled laboratory. The April 3, 2026 release, delivered as KB 5083822, adds haptic...

Surface Slim Pen is the closest thing Microsoft has produced to a modern, pocketable sketch tool: a slim, rechargeable stylus with 4,096 levels of pressure, tilt support, programmable shortcuts, and haptic “tactile signals” that aim to reproduce a pen‑on‑paper sensation. The result is a...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is quietly preparing to add system-level haptic feedback — a new “Haptic signals” setting has appeared as a hidden UI stub in recent Insider preview builds, promising subtle vibrations when you snap windows, align objects, drag between panes, and perform other small UI...

Microsoft’s latest patent filing shows a tactile idea that could make Surface laptops — and possibly future foldables — feel more alive: a closed‑loop, “haptic‑sonic” trackpad that listens to itself and tunes its click so vibration and sound remain consistent as hardware ages or chassis...

Valve’s next-gen gamepad brings the Steam Deck’s sprawling input toolkit to a traditional controller form — and it arrives with a small, magnetic “Puck” that promises low-latency wireless, a new generation of magnetic thumbsticks, capacitive Grip Sense, four-point HD haptics, and full Steam...

Microsoft appears to be preparing a tactile upgrade to Windows 11: hidden “Haptic signals” controls have surfaced in the latest Insider preview build, suggesting the OS will be able to trigger subtle vibrations for UI actions — a system-level layer of feedback that promises to make snapping...

Windows 11 is quietly preparing to add system-level haptic feedback — a feature dubbed “haptic signals” that Microsoft has tucked into recent Dev/Beta preview builds — promising subtle vibrations when you snap windows, align objects, or perform other UI actions, but the capability remains hidden...

Logitech’s next-generation MX Master 4 has leaked in near-complete form, and the early picture points to a measured, productivity-first evolution rather than a wholesale reinvention of the MX Master line — with haptic feedback, a new Actions Ring control, and a refined exterior leading the...

In a technology landscape where artificial intelligence is omnipresent yet invisible—confined to smartphones, smudged behind glass, or relegated to voice assistants buried in menus—the Copilot Fellow concept by designer Braz de Pina dares to reimagine what AI can feel like. Instead of remaining...

Microsoft has rarely shied away from competitive risk, but its latest hardware play is a bold statement even by its standards. In the very week that Nintendo is drawing global headlines with anticipation around the Switch 2, Microsoft Gaming has unveiled not one, but two Xbox handheld gaming...

At the heart of the digital revolution aimed at bridging the accessibility divide, Dot Inc. made a landmark statement at Microsoft Build 2025 by showcasing a suite of 'Inclusive AI' innovations. These advancements, deeply embedded into Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem and newly unveiled Copilot+...

Razer has introduced the Pro Click V2 series, marking an important expansion into ergonomic peripherals tailored for both productivity and gaming. Notably, the series includes the company’s first vertical mouse, the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, a design choice that positions Razer in direct...

For many Android users, particularly those sticking with budget-friendly models, wringing every extra minute of battery life out of a device is not just a technical exercise but a way of life. With mobile phones playing a central role in modern living, from handling work to managing social...

Windows 11 and 10 users keen on gaming with the PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge controller now have a new tool at their disposal, the PlayStation Accessories app. This application allows gamers to fully customize their controllers detailed beyond mere button mapping, catering to their unique gaming...

Simply put, Windows 11 and Surface help you achieve more. See how our latest Surface devices bring out the best of Windows 11. (1) Mode detection With Windows 11, Surface automatically transitions to different modes when you change how you hold or use your device. Write in laptop mode, present...

Link Removed Whether you’re an artist, student or mobile professional, Surface Dial optimizes your digital workflow by bringing your most-used shortcuts and tools to your screen with simple presses and turns of the Dial. You can also use Dial to do things like play music or skip tracks in...

Surface Dial was introduced at our Microsoft Windows 10 Event last year in October. It’s a brand-new kind of peripheral that serves as a tool for the creative process. Whether you’re an artist, student or blogger like me, Surface Dial offers a wide range of utility. Surface Dial optimizes your...

With the debut of Windows Ink in the Windows Anniversary Update, we introduced simultaneous pen and touch as the dawn of a revolutionary change in interacting with Windows. In our blog post, we discuss how you can use the APIs that you are already familiar with for touch to handle both touch and...

There are plenty of well-designed apps out there. Often what distinguishes a great Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app from a good one is the small touches, like animations and audio cues. This post will provide guidance on some of the subtle nuances that can help you take your app to the next...