New telehaptic gadgaet makes it possible to send a remote touch sensations

Telehaptic - Digital Touch

The prototype device is worn on a user’s fingertip and transmits touch in real time. Researchers from South Korea have developed a new type of telehaptic gadget that users can wear to transmit a touch sensation remotely and in real time. This prototype could mean that there will be promising new developments in AR and VR tech. Interface technology that makes a user’s experience natural, intuitive and realistic when interacting physically with devices is key to augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). That said, other than subtle changes in vibrations, most…

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The metaverse won’t be the technology of tomorrow, predicts Apple CEO

Metaverse - Not Tomorrow

Tim Cook is unenthusiastic about the VR environment and says a different tech will define the future. Tim Cook has added his name to a growing list of tech leaders to express an expectation that the metaverse won’t be the trend that will define the future. The Apple CEO recently said that the virtual reality experience is poorly defined for the average person. “I always think it’s important that people understand what something is,” said Cook in a recent media interview. “And I’m really not sure the average person can…

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