Scientists from the University of Bristol developed new ultrasound technology letting people feel and manipulate virtual objects. There are many potential applications—using an invisible slider to pump up the bass on a home stereo; adjusting the car air conditioning with the twist of a virtual dial, but the technology's greatest promise lies in making virtual reality "feel" more real. 

Ultrahaptics technology at the Consumer Electronics Show. Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to integrate Ultrahaptics’ technology into a gesture-control system for its cars. Steve Cliffe, Ultrahaptics’ chief executive officer, says the first computer game using Ultrahaptics will be launched this year but declined to provide more details. 

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