Synaptics

Computing

Synaptics SmartBar brings capacitive touch capabilities to the spacebar

San Jose-based Synaptics is taking touch technology where it has never been before. Its SmartBar technology turns the keyboard's spacebar into a touch interface that is always within thumb's reach.

Synaptics has an eye on Windows 8 Ultrabooks with its new ThinTouch and ForcePad hardware

Laptops

Synaptics targets Windows 8 with new ultra-thin touchpad and keyboard components

Synaptics has announced its new ForcePad and ThinTouch hardware components for Windows 8 Ultrabooks.

Telecommunications

Synaptics debuts Fuse next-generation mobile phone concept

Synaptics and four other partners have developed a mobile phone concept that responds to touch and grip on its screen, sides and back, and that delivers tactile feedback.