If you’re a regular reader of Hackaday, you may have noticed a certain fondness for Meshtastic devices, and the LoRa protocol ...

You feel your phone vibrate in your pocket. You check it. Nothing. No notification, no call, no message. The vibration felt absolutely real. This phantom vibration syndrome affects up to 90 percent of ...

Who says breaking a sweat has to be brutal? Researchers have developed a “new strap-on vibrating device” that can trick the brain into thinking you’re putting in less effort while exercising. And ...

Vibration plates are everywhere right now. Brands claim they can improve circulation and bone health, enhance recovery and joint health, and provide lymphatic drainage, but when they cost anywhere ...

The next-generation iPad mini 8 could feature an updated design that removes the speaker holes for improved water resistance, with Apple considering a new speaker system design. The new system would ...

Google is reportedly testing custom contact vibrations for Pixel phones. As the name suggests, this feature would allow users to assign unique vibration patterns to individual contacts, improving call ...

We spotted Google Contacts code that hints at contact-specific vibration patterns for Pixel phones. Apple and Samsung already allow you to assign specific haptics to your contacts. If it rolls out, ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Vibration motors are the silent workhorses behind tactile feedback in wearables and handheld devices. These compact actuators convert electrical signals into physical cues, enriching user interaction.

From 1969 to 2025, the idea of vibrating your way to fitness just won't go away. Whatever shape they take, vibration plates are a relentless wellness trend, with influencers claiming they'll transform ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Experts aren't yet sold on their benefits, but I haven't felt this good in years Dwyer Frame is the VP of Commerce at Dotdash Meredith ...

The first time I stepped onto a vibrating plate, I was reminded of vintage ads for the Mueller Exercise Belt—an archaic fat-jigging machine used by 1940s housewives to allegedly keep a svelte figure.