What is Wibrate?
Wibrate is a lightweight browser extension that gives users more fine-tuned control over haptic feedback and vibration patterns while browsing the web. It works by intercepting website requests and allowing the user to assign customized vibration patterns for different sites, events, or actions.
Once installed, Wibrate runs seamlessly in the background across all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Users can access the central control panel to start assigning vibration patterns to specific websites or pages. For example, they may set a short buzz for certain news sites, a pulsing vibration for messaging apps, and no vibration for work documents.
Wibrate introduces the concept of haptic profiles - preset vibration patterns that can be enabled with one click. Users can also fully customize the vibration intensity, duration, gap between vibrations etc. for granular control. An intuitive UI makes it simple to test and adjust patterns as needed.
The extension aims to enhance user experience and satisfaction while browsing using the sense of touch. Key highlights and benefits include:
- Custom haptics for different sites and interactions
- Works across all major desktop browsers
- Easy to use control panel to manage vibrations
- Haptic profiles for common use cases
- Fully customizable vibration parameters
With Wibrate, websites can truly come alive by engaging another sensory dimension instead of just visual and auditory cues. It brings the convenience and immersion of smartphone haptics to desktop browsing.